Siena Heights University Social Work Program

05/10/2026

“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” — Catherine of Siena

Congratulations to our graduating BSW students! As you begin your journey in social work, continue to lead with compassion, purpose, and courage as you work to make a difference in the world. We are proud of you, Class of 2026! 💙💛

04/21/2026

SWK 455: Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations has had a busy few weeks.
Visiting the Pop-Up Holocaust Museum in downtown Adrian and visiting ACCESS and the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, MI.
The Pop Up Holocaust provided our students with a personal guided tour of authentic artifacts, survivor stories, and interactive learning. Thank you Bob Behnke!

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Service (ACCESS) the most comprehensive Arab American community nonprofit in the United States. With 11 locations and more than 120 programs serving metro Detroit, ACCESS offers a wide range of social, economic, health and educational services to a diverse population.

The agency is dedicated to community-building, focused on service to those in need. Through its four national institutions like the Arab American National Museum (AANM), the National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC), the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), and the Center for Arab Narratives (CAN), ACCESS serves all Americans.

04/19/2026

Congratulations Tianna Williams! 2026 NASW-MI BSW Social Work Student of the Year!!!! 💙💛🎓

02/17/2026

2026 SHU Social Work Graduates!!! 🎓 🎓🎓

🎓💙 NASW Graduation Cord Pickup – Spring 2026 💙🎓
📅 March – April 2026

Spring 2026 graduates — if you're a current student member of the NASW, you’re eligible to receive a FREE NASW graduation cord through pickup events hosted by NASW-Michigan Student Ambassadors across the state!

📍 Multiple campuses are participating, with dates and locations available online:
bit.ly/naswmigradcordpickup26

Can’t attend in person? A mail request option will be available at bit.ly/naswmigradcordrequest (form opens early March — deadline March 31, 2026).

✔️ Must be a current NASW student member
✔️ Must be graduating April/May 2026
Not a member yet? Join today: socialworkers.org/Membership

Celebrate your achievement and show your NASW pride at graduation! 🎉

12/03/2025

💙📢SHUSocial Work Majors 📢💛

Don’t forget - SWK Transfer Meeting with Defiance College 💛💜TODAY! 🗓️

3:00-4:00pm via Teams (check your SHU email for calendar invite and Teams link.

This meeting will give you the chance to:
💛Connect directly with Defiance College social work faculty and advisors;
💜Learn about the Social Work Program and admission requirements;
💛Learn about practicum education placement options; and
💜Ask questions about transferring credits and coursework alignment.

If you are considering continuing your social work education at Defiance College or simply want to explore your options, we encourage you to attend.

11/20/2025

Congratulations Francessca Sadler! We are so proud of you! 💙💛
Go Saints!

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁!

Fran holds a Master of Social Work from Spring Arbor University and brings both skill and deep compassion to her work with children and families. She shared that this new position is her dream role, and her joy in stepping into it has been truly inspiring.

We are so lucky to have Fran on our team and excited for the meaningful impact she will make in the lives of the children and families she serves.

11/19/2025

💙📢SHUSocial Work Majors 📢💛

Don’t forget - SWK Transfer Meeting with Adrian College 💛🖤TODAY! 🗓️

12:00-1:00pm via Teams (check your SHU email for calendar invite and Teams link.

This meeting will give you the chance to:
💛Connect directly with Adrian College social work faculty and advisors;
🖤Learn about the Social Work Program and admission requirements;
💛Learn about practicum education placement options; and
🖤Ask questions about transferring credits and coursework alignment.

If you are considering continuing your social work education at Adrian College or simply want to explore your options, we encourage you to attend.

11/11/2025

💙📢SHUSocial Work Majors 📢💛

Don’t forget - SWK Transfer Meeting with Lourdes 🧡🤍TODAY! 🗓️

3:30-4:30pm via Teams (check your SHU email for calendar invite and Teams link.

This meeting will give you the chance to:
🧡Connect directly with Lourdes University social work faculty and advisors;
🤍Learn about the Social Work Program and admission requirements;
🧡Learn about practicum education placement options; and
🤍Ask questions about transferring credits and coursework alignment.

If you are considering continuing your social work education at Lourdes or simply want to explore your options, we encourage you to attend.

11/05/2025

💙📢SHUSocial Work Majors 📢💛

Don’t forget - Transfer Meeting with EMU 💚🤍TODAY! 🗓️

3-4pm via Teams (check your SHU email for calendar invite and Teams link.

This meeting will give you the chance to:
💚Connect directly with EMU social work faculty and advisors;
🤍Learn about the Social Work Program and admission requirements;
💚Learn about practicum education placement options; and
🤍Ask questions about transferring credits and coursework alignment.

If you are considering continuing your social work education at EMU or simply want to explore your options, we encourage you to attend.

11/03/2025

📢Social Work Majors 📢

Don’t forget - Transfer Meeting with U of M-Flint TODAY! 🗓️

4-5pm via Teams (check your SHU email my calendar invite and Teams link.

This meeting will give you the chance to:
💙Connect directly with UM-Flint social work faculty and advisors;
💛Learn about the Social Work 💙💙Program and admission requirements;
💛Learn about practicum education placement options; and
💙Ask questions about transferring credits and coursework alignment.

If you are considering continuing your social work education at UM-Flint or simply want to explore your options, we encourage you to attend.