Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel
School of Applied Social Sciences
At APP’s , 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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APP named among world’s top universities by TIME
Editor's note: On Feb. 2, TIME recalculated these rankings "following a review of the Global Engagement metric (10% of the total score)." After this review, Case Western Reserve ranked #27 out of 500 institutions globally (#17 in the U.S.), but our article reflects the information originally…
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October 01, 2024
cleveland.com: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, and Vaishali Deo, research associate at the Begun Center, discussed their new study, which found that 75% of overdose victims in Cuyahoga County…
September 27, 2024
Discover how the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at APP can help you turn a passion for making a difference in the world into a fulfilling career. Learn about the Master of Social Work program—ranked No. 12 in the nation and No. 1 in…
September 24, 2024
MSN: Dexter Voisin, dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, discussed his latest research, which found an “alarming” increase in suicidality among Black youth in American cities. Read the article
September 23, 2024
Crain’s Cleveland Business: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, and Vaishali Deo and Sarah Fulton, both research associates at the center, discussed their research findings, highlighting that…
September 23, 2024
Members of the APP community are invited to a discussion with acclaimed author and elder justice expert MT Connolly and Ohio leaders to build awareness of elder justice, elder mistreatment prevention and approaches to security in later life in the Cleveland…
September 20, 2024
First Year Cleveland (FYC) has partnered with CWRU's Student Run Health Clinic to host a month-long diaper drive in September to support local families and children. Nearly half of all households across all income levels struggle to afford diapers, and diapers are not covered by any social…
September 19, 2024
WOIO: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, emphasized the severe impact of swatting incidents on schools. “These incidents traumatize students and staff, consume emergency resources and undermine…
September 18, 2024
Traditionally, Black Americans have faced a significantly lower risk of suicide compared to their white counterparts. But increasing factors like bullying, community violence, and “neglectful” parenting are contributing to a broader trend of mental health crises among youth in disadvantaged…
September 18, 2024
Traditionally, Black Americans have faced a significantly lower risk of suicide compared to their white counterparts. But increasing factors like bullying, community violence, and “neglectful” parenting are contributing to a broader trend of mental health crises among youth in disadvantaged…
September 17, 2024
As the new associate dean for equity and innovation, one of Scott Wilkes' main goals is to ensure everyone at the Mandel School feels welcomed, safe and valued with respect to their unique identities, perspectives and backgrounds. Under his leadership, a new director of equity will be responsible…