The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center
Think well, change the world.
As the home of Tri-C's Honors and Scholars programs, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center supports students on their paths to becoming civic-minded leaders who have thought deeply about the human experience. We also support and promote faculty engagement and scholarship as it connects to the humanities, leadership and civic engagement. In addition, we work with community partners throughout Northeast Ohio to develop experiential learning opportunities and public events that enhance the region's economic and cultural vitality.
We believe that no matter a student's academic path, exposure to the humanities is crucial for developing critical thinking and leadership — skills that are essential after graduation, regardless of whether a student transfers to a four-year institution or enters the workforce directly.
Upcoming Mandel News and Events:
Thursday, Apr. 16 - “Alexis Nikole Nelson: Finding Home in the Local Wild”. RSVP here.
Scholarship Programs - Apply Now
If you have a 3.0 GPA and are eligible for college-level English and math, you may be eligible for one or more of our programs. Now accepting applications!
Earn up to $2,850 in tuition per semester with Tri-C's most generous scholarships to support your learning:
The Mandel Scholars Academy is for students who want to enhance their leadership skills, deepen their thinking and become more engaged with their community. Apply now!
The Honors Program Fellowship is for high-achieving honors students committed to academic excellence. Apply now!
Honors Programs and Societies
At Tri-C, academic excellence pays off. Earn scholarships for taking honors courses, or join a national honor society and unlock eligibility for transfer scholarships at four-year schools:
In the Tri-C Honors Program, students engage in academically enriching experiences that emphasize scholarship, leadership, research, creativity and critical thinking.
Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunities through Honors in Action to develop critical skills like problem solving, project planning, team building, effective communication and conflict resolution.
Transfer Opportunities
The Mandel Humanities Center supports transfer to four-year institutions through dedicated partnerships with area schools:
The Cleveland Humanities Collaborative is a joint initiative with Case Western Reserve University to create a pathway for humanities-focused Tri-C students to earn an Associate of Arts degree and a liberal arts education and a baccalaureate degree at CWRU.
The Mandel Continuing Scholars Program offers opportunities to transfer into the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College at Cleveland State University