Humanities, Arts + Social Sciences
 February 27, 2025
   NPR: Daniel Flannery, the Dr. Semi J. and Ruth Begun Professor and director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, highlighted the need for tailored approaches to youth violence. Programs such as Chicago’s Choose to Change show how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can… 
 
 February 26, 2025
   cleveland.com: Mark L. Joseph, the Leona Bevis/Marguerite Haynam Professor in Community Development and founding director of the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, said that while the rollback of DEI initiatives poses a significant challenge, a more organic and effective… 
 
 February 26, 2025
   cleveland.com: Richard L. Jones (SAS '75; GRS '81, social welfare), Mandel School Visiting Committee member and social work pioneer, wrote an op-ed on the importance of social workers. Social workers are on the front lines, helping communities navigate the real-life impact of shifting policies… 
 February 25, 2025
   Associate Professor Emerita Kathleen Farkas and Lecturer Richard Romaniuk participated in an international conference via Zoom on Feb. 20, titled "Ukraine: Towards the West. Culture, Values and Language." Adam Mickiewicz University sponsored the peer-reviewed conference which drew scholars from… 
 
 February 24, 2025
   Signal Cleveland: David Crampton, associate professor and board member for the Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS), presented the latest data about DCFS work at the last meeting. This presentation led to discussions about the division's tracking capabilities,… 
 February 23, 2025
   One hundred years ago on this day, Louis Stokes (CLC ’49) was born. He dedicated his life to serving others, making a profound impact in Cleveland and across the nation. As Ohio’s first Black congressman, he spent 30 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, passionately advocating for civil… 
 
 February 21, 2025
   Celebrate Social Work Month with the Mandel School at our 2025 Impact Series! Join us as we recognize the field of social work and all the incredible things social workers do.  All events will be held on campus and via livestream. See a full listing of Mandel School events. 
 February 20, 2025
   Almost two years ago, I was honored to assume the role of president of the National Association of Deans and Directors (NADD) with a clear mission: to unite national social work organizations to find common ground and amplify the transformative impact of social work in promoting equity. This… 
 February 18, 2025
   For generations, Black Americans have stood at the forefront of shaping history, breaking barriers and driving progress in every facet of society—from civil rights and politics to science and the arts. And throughout February, individuals are encouraged to recognize the achievements, resilience and… 
 
 February 17, 2025
   Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio, has announced the appointment of Lee Fisher, JD (LAW ’76, MNO ’05), as its 10th president, beginning July 1. Fisher was the Ohio attorney general from 1991 to 1995, and lieutenant governor from 2007 to 2011. He most recently served as dean of Cleveland…