Spartan Showcase: Zora Raglow-DeFranco
April 19, 2022From an early age, Zora Raglow-DeFranco has wanted to help others—and she’s focused on doing so through social justice. She recalls attending protests with her�Mandel School doctoral student writes about digital divide in Ohio
April 15, 2022Alex Dorman, a doctoral student at the Mandel School and a research and policy analyst at The Center for Community Solutions, wrote a blog about the digital�
Study says redeveloped Woodlawn generated over $410M in resources
April 11, 2022Chicago Crusader: Amy T. Khare, research assistant professor and research director at the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, discussed her new�
Gerontological studies� Charnissa Boulware receives 2022 Marie Haug Award
March 31, 2022The Marie Haug Award is presented annually to a graduate student who has shown exemplary performance in their gerontological studies. The award was�
Alumni Spotlight: Kwame Botchway
March 30, 2022Kwame Botchway, MSSA/MNO '19, was recently featured on episode six of Global Cleveland's Landed: Stories of Newcomers podcast, "The Cleveland Optimist."�
Mandel School maintains #9 spot in "U.S. News" graduate school rankings
March 29, 2022Case Western Reserve University’s two schools with highest graduate student enrollment each posted gains in this year’s U.S. News & World Report �
5 things to know about� social work
March 24, 2022March is National Social Work Month, a time to honor those in the profession who promote social change and development each and every day.
Alumni Spotlight: Devon Jones
March 18, 2022Devon Jones, MSW/MNO '22, is the new student organizer for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Ohio Chapter. He is leading a project to raise�
Study: Methadone most effective drug in medication-assisted treatment for opioid-use disorder
March 17, 2022Medications for opioid-use disorder (OUD) are associated with lower death rates and improved quality of life for people in recovery.
But which of the�
Much work remains to ensure Cleveland rentals are safe from lead paint
March 14, 2022WCPN: Robert L. Fischer, associate professor and co-director of the Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development, said that Cleveland saw a�
Alumni Spotlight: Briona Burgos
March 10, 2022In honor of National School Social Work Week March 6�12, we're highlighting one of our recent school social work alums. Briona Burgos,�
Student Spotlight: Josh Levy
March 08, 2022March is Social Work Month, and National School Social Work Week is March 6�12! Learn more about Josh Levy, one of our school social work �
Affordable housing group beat gentrification tide in Woodlawn, report says
March 04, 2022Crain's Chicago Business: Amy Khare, research assistant professor and the research director at the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities,�
Distinguished University Professor Claudia Coulton advises on report series; Poverty Center work cited
March 04, 2022Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy at University of Pennsylvania produced a three-part series of reports, funded by the Gates Foundation, to explore the�
Carjackings on the rise in Northeast Ohio
February 25, 2022WKYC: Daniel J. Flannery, the Semi J. and Ruth W.