New Mandel School study reveals how caregiving for loved ones shapes lives of Cleveland’s chronically homeless
November 20, 2024Shortly after Jerome's mother died of cancer, he experienced what he described as a "mental breakdown" and, before too long, found himself without a home. Taking…
2024 NASW Ohio award winners announced
November 19, 2024Each year the NASW Ohio Chapter recognizes exceptional social workers, students and agencies whose work in service to their communities reflects the values of…
Lecturer Richard Romaniuk featured as a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
November 18, 2024Lecturer Richard Romaniuk was recently featured on the Peace Corps' website as a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer.
Baby Love
November 15, 2024Alumna leads nonprofit helping Black women at the highest risk for infant mortality have healthy pregnancies and childrenA new building with life-changing…
Facing Financial Fragility
November 14, 2024A troubling number of older Black Americans are strugglingAs the U.S. population ages, older adults face increased economic insecurity. The fallout from the…
Three Begun Center MST employees earn "Whatever It Takes" award
November 13, 2024Erin Fiorito, Maureen Kishna and
Richard Romaniuk helped create "Specialized Practice Curricular Guide for Military and Veteran Social Work"
November 11, 2024Lecturer Richard Romaniuk was a task force member of the latest Specialized Practice Curricular Guide for Military and Veteran Social Work, …
Today sucks. Here are self-care techniques you can use to get through it, say therapists
November 08, 2024Pride: Dana Prince, associate professor, shared some tips to help soothe anxiety for those in the LGBTQ+ community who might feel anxious after the election…
Jessica Wojtalik and Anycia Grady (SAS ’10) receive 2024 Innovator of the Year awards
October 28, 2024Congratulations to Anycia Grady (SAS ’10), chief executive officer at Change Agents to Barriers of Equitable Living (C.A.B.E.L.), and Jessica Wojtalik, assistant…
Association for Experiential Education honors Bobbi Beale with Dr. Nina S. Roberts Social Justice Award
October 22, 2024Bobbi L. Beale, co-director of the Center for Innovative Practices at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education and CEO of Life Adventures for…
Filipino American History Month: Meet Filipino members of the CWRU community
October 21, 2024From studying social work, geological sciences, and neuroscience, to pursuing optometry, to working at the law school, those of Filipino heritage are engaged…
1,500 kids in Cleveland are being poisoned a year, some in 'lead safe' homes
October 19, 2024WEWS: Robert Fischer, the Grace Longwell Coyle Professor in Civil Society and director of the Center on Poverty and Community Development, emphasized the…
Francisca García-Cobián Richter named 2024 Public Interest Technology University Network Challenge Grantee
October 18, 2024The Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) has announced its 2024 Network Challenge Grantees, whose public interest technology (PIT) projects…
Richard Sigg receives 2024 Acknowledgment of Service Award
October 17, 2024Richard Sigg, director of recruitment and enrollment, is the recipient of the 2024 National Deans and Directors of Social Work Admissions (NDDSWA) Acknowledgment…
What latest FBI data shows about violent crime
October 16, 2024BBC News: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education,…
