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.
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Mandel School honors 2025 Alumni Award winners during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
As members of the Case Western Reserve University community celebrated Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2025, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences took time for a more personalized celebration: recognizing exemplary alumni. More than 60 Mandel School alumni…
Recent News
October 21, 2025
Precious Phillips is invested in Cleveland. It’s her hometown and the place where she launched her nonprofit, Acacia Park Wellness. When deciding to pursue her master’s degree in social work, it just made sense to do it at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. Now…
October 15, 2025
As members of the Case Western Reserve University community celebrated Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2025, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences took time for a more personalized celebration: recognizing exemplary alumni. More than 60 Mandel School alumni…
October 13, 2025
The students in Case Western Reserve University’s undergraduate Class of 2029 aren’t the only new faces on campus this semester. We also welcomed new faculty members across the university, including at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and the School of Law.…
October 10, 2025
Study identifies brain function that could transform treatment for young patients
October 01, 2025
The beginning of the semester marked a new chapter for a group of PhD students at Case Western Reserve University’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. The Mandel School’s PhD in Social Welfare program welcomed eight new doctoral students who have begun their…
September 25, 2025
Register for the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Science’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate program, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 30. A new special group rate is available. Offered 100% online through live sessions, this program helps participants transform team…
September 22, 2025
After a months-long application and interview process, the North American region of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) settled on a Case Western Reserve University alumna as one of four North American social workers to become a representative on commission to the United Nations…
September 09, 2025
Graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Case Western Reserve University in 2023, much of Elise Rolston’s undergraduate experience was shaded by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the pandemic limited her ability to engage as socially as she’d have liked, the university still came to feel like home for…
August 18, 2025
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to register for the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’s new High-Performing Teams Certificate program, which begins Tuesday, Sept. 30. This results-driven professional development…
August 12, 2025
Are you a Case Western Reserve University employee eager to make a difference in the nonprofit sector? Consider applying for Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences’ Certificate in Nonprofit Management this fall. This 12-month, part-time program—designed for…