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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September 04, 2024
First Year Cleveland is shifting the narrative on Black infant vitality with $9.4 million in funding
The beats of life heard on a monitor… An image of your baby seen on a screen… The first flutters in your belly… These milestones can bring feelings of joy and anticipation for both a pregnant mother and her family. Yet, for some, the experience will be different. Although most families will…
September 03, 2024
Are you driven to make a meaningful impact in the world? Explore how the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at APP can turn your passion into a rewarding career. The Master of Social Work program—ranked No. 12 in the nation and No. 1 in…
August 30, 2024
Interested in becoming a storm spotter for the National Weather Service (NWS)? In honor of National Preparedness Month, the Office of Emergency Management and the NWS will offer SKYWARN training Friday, Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. in the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Community Studies Center, Room…
August 27, 2024
In Cuyahoga County, the stark reality of the opioid crisis is that most drug overdose victims die alone, with no one nearby to help. A recent study, done in partnership with APP and Cuyahoga County, highlights the critical need for “targeted harm-reduction strategies”…
August 27, 2024
In Cuyahoga County, the stark reality of the opioid crisis is that most drug overdose victims die alone, with no one nearby to help. A recent study, done in partnership with APP and Cuyahoga County, highlights the critical need for “targeted harm-reduction strategies”…
August 26, 2024
Lori Stokes presented the inaugural Change Leaders Keynote Address on Thursday, Aug. 15, to the Mandel School community during orientation week. Stokes is a former award-winning journalist and news anchor at WNYW-Fox 5 News and WABC New York. She is the daughter of attorney, civil rights pioneer…
August 19, 2024
Do you want to lead, manage and innovate in the nonprofit sector? Consider joining the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at APP's Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO) program. An online information session will be held Thursday, Aug.…
August 16, 2024
WEWS: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, discussed the juvenile justice process. "I think people are concerned when young people are out doing these things and they're sort of doing them with…
August 15, 2024
cleveland.com: David Miller, associate professor, weighed in on how community resources have contributed to a shift in prison demographics and crime trends, with rural counties accounting for a larger proportion of inmate populations. “As more people have moved out of larger counties into suburban…
August 15, 2024
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Discover how the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at APP can help you turn that passion into a fulfilling career. Ranked No. 12 in the nation and No. 1 in Ohio by U.S. News &…