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Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel
School of Applied Social Sciences

At Case Western Reserve University’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, equity, innovation and transformation are more than just values—they’re deeply embedded in all of the research and work we do, and the news we make. Stay up to date on how students, faculty, staff and alumni at the Mandel School are tackling mental health challenges, addressing inequalities, leading community transformation and more.

Recent News

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Five questions with a Mandel Student out in the field
Get to know a Master of Social Work student building practical skills at a local organization
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Mandel School garners a dozen NASW Ohio Regional Awards
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences was well-represented among the 2025 National Association of Social Workers Ohio Regional Award Recipients, with 11 outstanding alumni and one standout student honored. They were celebrated at the NASW Ohio 2026 Social Work…
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Meet a social work student supporting runaway and homeless youth through her fieldwork
Anjhani Mcgee has always been a believer in the power of resilience. Now her studies at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences have reinforced that belief. A first-year student in the Master of Social Work program, Mcgee has a concentration in Children and Families.…
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Register for the Mandel School’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate program with a special group rate
Register for the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Science’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate program, which begins Wednesday, March 25. A new special group rate is available. Offered 100% online through live sessions, this program helps participants transform team…
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Connecting the data to strengthen communities
From housing stability to early childhood outcomes, integrated data systems at the Mandel School’s Poverty Center—supported by The Gund Foundation—help social workers see the full story behind the numbers.
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CWRU now #1 fastest-growing research university in AAU
Case Western Reserve is the #1 fastest-growing research university in the Association of American Universities, according to the latest data from the National Science Foundation (NSF) on research expenditure growth. The university's research and development expenditures surged by 37.5% between…
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It takes a village: Combatting bullying’s effects
On Teen Mental Health Day, Professor Dan Flannery explains why bullying should be treated as a public health issue—and how schools can create lasting change.
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First Year Cleveland awarded $1.8M to address infant mortality crisis in Cuyahoga County
Case Western Reserve-based organization will coordinate investment to strengthen family support systems
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Powering progress: Women driving science at CWRU
On International Women and Girls in Science Day, we celebrate the women who are shaping the future of science.
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A future-focused MSW
Inside the Mandel School’s new curriculum