For a century, the Mandel School has had a long tradition of excellence in research, teaching, and service. Ranked #1 in Ohio and #9 nationally among schools of social work, the Mandel School integrates its education, research and service to enable our students to become leaders in social welfare and human services. The Mandel School has vibrant and well-recognized master’s and doctoral programs that attract diverse students from around the world. The city of Cleveland offers a culturally diverse urban environment for applied community based research collaborations. ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ is a private research intensive university (R-1 designation) with renowned medical and nursing schools, situated in a vibrant arts and cultural center. Both the University and the Greater Northeast Ohio region offer exceptional opportunities for collaboration in research and service with premier social service and health care organizations.