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Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel
School of Applied Social Sciences

At ÃÛÌÒAPP’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.

Recent News

Megan Holmes
Megan Holmes receives R01 grant to help understand and support positive sibling relationships
Megan Holmes, professor and co-director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity, was recently awarded a five-year, $3 million National Institute of Child Health and Human Development R01 grant to develop a first-of-its-kind, rigorously-validated Sibling Prosocial Relationship Questionnaire (SPRQ)—an…
Marji Edguer and David Miller
Professors Marji Edguer and David Miller promoted effective July 1
Assistant Professor Marjorie N. Edguer has been promoted by the President, Provost and Board of Trustees to associate professor, non-tenure track, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Edguer has been a valued member of the Mandel School since 1992. Following the completion of her dissertation in 2017,…
Commencement 2025
Commencement 2025
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences celebrated the graduation of its Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO), and PhD in Social Welfare students on Friday, May 16, 2025. The Mandel School's diploma ceremony took place at the Maltz…
Sydney-Evans
PhD student Sydney Evans honored by Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation
Sydney Evans, a member of the Community Outreach and Engagement team at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center and community navigator for the Cleveland African American Prostate Cancer Project, was named a 40 Under 40 Emerging Legend by the Black Professionals Association Charitable…
Ellie Rumme
Student Spotlight: Ellie Rumme
Class Year: May 2025 Degree Program: MSW On-Campus Concentration: School Social Work Field Education Organization: Rise Together in Cleveland, Ohio Hometown: Dayton, Ohio Give a brief overview of your field education experience. Rise Together Cleveland works to expand and…
Kenneth Wallace
MSW/JD student Kenny Wallace featured as one of CWRU's exceptional 2025 graduates
At ÃÛÌÒAPP, students arrive with ambition and learn to turn it into impact. Throughout their time on campus, they engage deeply with their studies, contribute meaningfully to the community, and prepare to lead in their respective fields. As the Class of 2025 prepares to…
Mistura Akinwoye
Student Spotlight: Mistura Akinwoye
Class Year: May 2025 Degree Program: MSW On-Campus Concentration: Children, Youth and Families Field Education Organization: Applewood Centers Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio Why did you choose to study social work and/or nonprofit management? My passion and interest in supporting children,…
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Student Spotlight: Justie Snodgrass
Class Year: May 2025 Degree Program: MSW Online Concentration: Children, Youth and Families Field Education Organization: Allwell Behavioral Health Hometown: Zanesville, Ohio Give a brief overview of your field education experience. My field education experience has focused on…
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Social work pioneer and worldwide leader recognized with Hovorka Prize
M.C. "Terry" Hokenstad is more than a distinguished academic—he's a global advocate for social welfare and a pioneer in social work education. With a career spanning over four decades, he has left an enduring impact on social work education and research. As both a Distinguished University…
Ayowole Ajiboye
Student Spotlight: Ayowole Samuel Ajiboye
Class Year: May 2025 Degree Program: MSW On-Campus Concentration: Community Practice for Social Change Hometown: Nigeria Field Education Organization: Environmental Health Watch in Cleveland, Ohio Before beginning at ÃÛÌÒAPP, what were you doing? Back in…