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Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel
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At ӰƵ’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

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First Year Cleveland hosts diaper drive
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…
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How to combat major spike in ‘swatting’ incidents in Northeast Ohio schools
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…
‘Alarming rise’ in suicidality among Black youth in Chicago’s South Side
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…
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‘Alarming rise’ in suicidality among Black youth in Chicago’s South Side
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…
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Get to know Scott Wilkes, the school's new associate dean for equity and innovation
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…
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Ivette Noriega and three other Hispanic members of the CWRU community
From working in nursing at Cleveland Clinic to studying the impact of violence among youth, individuals of Hispanic heritage are engaged with countless facets of ӰƵ. In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place annually from Sept. 15 through Oct.…
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“How Stories Reveal Ethical Conundrums of Aging”
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to join the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and the School of Medicine’s Department of Bioethics for a discussion with MT Connolly, author of The Measure of Our Age. This talk, titled “How…
Nancy Rolock talks about adoption from foster care on podcast
Nancy Rolock, the Henry L. Zucker Associate Professor of Social Work Practice, was recently a guest on the podcast, The Measure of Everyday Life. The episode is titled “Life after Adoption from Foster Care.” This podcast premiered on the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation website, which…
First Year Cleveland hosts diaper drive
First Year Cleveland (FYC) has partnered with the 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 programs.…
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“Integrating United Nations Priorities into Social Work: Practices and Policy Implications”
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to the 2024 Herman D. Stein Lecture in International Social Welfare Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mandel Center. Lynne Healy, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut School of…