Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel
School of Applied Social Sciences
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Mandel School honors 2025 Alumni Award winners during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
As members of the ӰƵ community celebrated Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2025, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences took time for a more personalized celebration: recognizing exemplary alumni. More than 60 Mandel School alumni…
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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
May 01, 2024
The annual Unity Banquet and Scholarship Dinner celebrates the academic achievements of underrepresented and diverse graduate and undergraduate students at ӰƵ, as well as graduating high school seniors, by awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships each spring. The…
April 30, 2024
NPR: Daniel Flannery, director of the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, talked about how creating a positive environment at school can improve students’ wellbeing. Read the article