Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel
School of Applied Social Sciences
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Transforming futures: $5M Mandel Foundation grant expands scholarships, boosts enrollment and supports workforce
In January 2024, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation awarded the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences a five-year, $5 million grant to support scholarships for promising master’s degree students, known as “Mandel Scholars.” “It is rare to receive such a…
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May 13, 2024
ideastream: Ryan McMaster, research data manager at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, shared his thoughts on why the danger posed by violent beliefs and homegrown extremism is concerning.
"A lot of the training over the last couple decades was really focused on foreig...
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May 12, 2024
cleveland.com (subscription required): Angela Newman-White, executive director of First Year Cleveland at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, highlighted the crucial need for diaper access, stressing its impact on child health and parental well-being. She advocated ...
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May 10, 2024
cleveland.com: David Crampton, associate professor at the Center on Poverty and Community Development, noted that for many youth involved in the juvenile justice system, the pathway into delinquency begins with a traumatic experience.
“Trauma is the story,” he said. “We can put these kids in juveni...
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May 09, 2024
Class Year: May 2024
Degree Program: Master of Social Work + Master of Arts in Bioethics & Medical Humanities
What made you choose this area of study?
I chose to pursue this course of study following my time working as an aide in an inpatient psychiatric unit. While I worked there, I was exposed ...
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May 08, 2024
The Columbus Dispatch: Harley French Rubin, an MSW student at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, shared concerns about how the passage of Ohio House Bill 8 could endanger students by limiting their access to understanding adults who offer safe places to come out.
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May 07, 2024
Students from all around the world choose to study at ӰƵ, making the institution a vibrant hub of cultural exchange and global learning. Whether they’re sharing stories of the captivating rhythms of Ghana, the bustling markets of Nigeria, the artistic heritage of Italy, ...
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May 07, 2024
Students from all around the world choose to study at ӰƵ, making the institution a vibrant hub of cultural exchange and global learning. Whether they’re sharing stories of the captivating rhythms of Ghana, the bustling markets of Nigeria, the artistic heritage of Italy, ...
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May 06, 2024
Class Year: May 2024
Degree Program: Master of Nonprofit Organizations (MNO)
What made you choose this area of study?
I have worked in the nonprofit sector for about 15 years. I chose nonprofit management because it offers diverse career opportunities across sectors. This program focuses on essen...
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May 03, 2024
WEWS: Daniel Flannery, director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, explained how social, political and increased job pressures are complicating hiring efforts for police departments. "You're no longer just responsible for a law enforcement response,” he said. “You're...
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May 02, 2024
About 32.5 million people in the United States and 500 million globally suffer from the degenerative joint disease known as osteoarthritis (OA), according to the Centers for Disease Control.
OA, in which tissues in the joint break down over time, is the most common type of arthritis—especially in o...