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Q&A: Mandel School's Debbie Wilber discusses her role in helping Cleveland draw a $35 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Debbie Wilber Cleveland is one of five communities to receive a combined $160 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to redevelop severely distressed housing and spur comprehensive revitalization under the federal Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI). More…
Kathleen Farkas and Richard Romaniuk speak at first International Scientific–Practical Conference
Kathleen Farkas, associate professor, and Richard Romaniuk, senior lecturer, were invited to speak at the first International Scientific–Practical Conference held May 20–21, 2021 in Ukraine. The theme of the conference was "Innovative Potential of Social Work in the Modern World: On the Border of…
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Commencement 2021
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences celebrated the graduation of its Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) and Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO) students on Saturday, May 29, 2021. The ceremony took place on Freiberger Field and…
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Spartan Showcase: Rhonda M. Jones
Program: Master of Nonprofit OrganizationsYear: Class of 2021 When Rhonda M. Jones began working at ÃÛÌÒAPP more than 34 years ago, she knew she wanted to return to school herself to earn her master’s degree. In August 2018, she took her first step toward that goal,…
Ivan Conard featured as one of CWRU’s eight outstanding Class of 2021 graduates
Faced with the many challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, students in the Class of 2021 have demonstrated tenacity in their studies, research, and on- and off-campus activities. The Daily highlighted the accomplishments of eight of CWRU's many outstanding graduates—read more about the…
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Examining the ‘service cliff’ for youth with autism and their family caregivers
ÃÛÌÒAPP researchers highlight need for improved access to Medicaid waivers for families affected by autism spectrum disorder During the next 10 years, an estimated half-million individuals in the U.S. with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are expected to transition from…
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Having difficult conversations: Addressing vaccine hesitancy
by Zoe Perrier, graduate student in the Department of Psychological Sciences, and Adrianne Fletcher, assistant professor and assistant dean for diversity and inclusion at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Regarding hesitancy toward the COVID-19 vaccine, about…
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New study measures impact of COVID-19 on child care in Cuyahoga County
Researchers from Case Western Reserve found a dramatic decrease in number of children enrolled, as providers struggle to keep their doors open Because of COVID-19, the number of children age 5 and younger enrolled in child care in Cuyahoga County decreased 43%, while provider capacity fell 29%…
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Mandel School’s Center for Innovative Practices at CWRU named Ohio’s Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health ‘Center of Excellence’
New initiative supporting children’s behavioral health programs to be part of university’s Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education A new, multi-million-dollar statewide effort to transform adolescent behavioral health programs and agencies will be housed at Case Western…
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Student Spotlight: Yixi Ren
Program/Major: Duel-degree Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) and Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO) Candidate Expected Graduation: December 2021 As an undergraduate student studying broadcast journalism at the Communication University of China, Nanguang College, Yixi Ren…