Oakland University Social Work

06/02/2026

This Pride Month, CSWE proudly recognizes the resilience, contributions, and leadership of LGBTQIA+ individuals across our communities and the social work profession! Social work is rooted in dignity, equity, inclusion, and advocacy for all people, and we know the importance of affirming and uplifting LGBTQIA+ individuals in our classrooms, communities, and practice settings. Join us in celebrating Pride this and every month of the year!

05/28/2026

Step into leadership. Make an impact. 🌟

NASW-Michigan’s Student Ambassador Program is your opportunity to build leadership and advocacy skills while representing your school and connecting with the broader social work community.

2–4 hours/month. Big impact.

Apply for the 2026–27 cohort by September 6:
🔗 bit.ly/naswmisap

05/02/2026

Congratulations to our MSW graduates!

04/30/2026

Celebrating and honoring our students at the 2026 Pinning Ceremony and our BSW graduates at Commencement!

04/29/2026

04/19/2026

Celebrating OU Social Work Graduates at the Celebration of Black Excellence Ceremony.

04/17/2026

Today, Oakland University celebrated excellence in practicum education, recognizing more than 300 individuals, including students and community partners, who play a vital role in the training and development of our future social workers.

A special congratulations to Stephanie Brandimarte, Director of Practicum Education, and Rae Johnson, Coordinator of Practicum Education, for their leadership in building and sustaining such a strong and impactful practicum program. Their work continues to shape meaningful learning experiences for our students and strengthen our community partnerships.

We are also proud to recognize this year’s outstanding practicum supervisors for their excellence in supervision and commitment to student growth:

* Robert Amos – AgeWays
* Heidi Contreras – Easterseals MORC
* Amy Hostinsky – Oakland Family Services
* Nik Stepnitz – City of Clawson
* Julia Rizzi – MDHHS
* Heidi Wilt – True North to Freedom
* Heidi Grogan – Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center
* Naomi Silverman – DaVita Dialysis

We are grateful for each of you and the care, mentorship, and expertise you bring to the next generation of social workers.

04/16/2026

Reminder: Graduate Student Support Group takes place today, Thursday, April 16, 2-3:30 p.m. in the Oakland Center, Room 127.

Led by the OU Counseling Center and tailored for Graduate Students, this group explores topics like managing stress, balancing multiple roles, navigating mentor relationships, overcoming procrastination, and preventing burnout—along with plenty of space for open conversation. Best of all, sessions are free and unlimited for OU students.

04/08/2026

We’d like to send a special THANK YOU to Heather, who has been an incredible intern over the past few months! Her dedication, compassion, and hard work have made a meaningful impact on our team and the individuals we serve. 🫶

As her last day approaches next week, we wish her all the best as she continues pursuing her Master’s in Social Work at Oakland University. Go Grizzlies! 🐻

We know she has a bright future ahead! 🌟

03/31/2026

This past Saturday, the newest members of Phi Alpha Honor Society were inducted into OU's chapter. Phi Alpha is the national honor society for social work students, dedicated to recognizing academic excellence, fostering closer bonds among students, and promoting humanitarian goals and ideals. Congratulations to all new inductees, you make us proud!