Auburn University Social Work Program

10/21/2026

Showing up matters. 💜
A huge shoutout to two Auburn Social Work students who attended the DVIC Candlelight Vigil last night.

From honoring survivors to raising awareness and standing in solidarity, they were out there putting social work values into action.

Advocacy isn't just something we talk about in class. It's something we do. Proud of these future changemakers. ✨

10/20/2026

Student Facilitated Social Work Fields Career Fair - Come explore Social Work Fields in a career fair style event. SOWO 2000 students will be presenting their social work field research with engaging posters and visual aids. Please come join us on Wednesday Oct 28 and Friday Oct 30 from 10a-10:50a in Mell 3510A

10/15/2026

Dr. Julie Wells is attending the International Association of Veterinary Social Work Summit. While there she spotted BSW '20 alumni, Kyra Munz who serves as Colorado's first animal-shelter based social worker managing the Better Together Program, a crisis support program for individuals who are unhoused, hospitalized, incarcerated, escaping DV, or other crisis and at risk of losing their pets! We are so proud of our faculty and alumni!

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

We are excited to highlight our newest faculty, Dr. Oguzhan Zengin. Welcome to Auburn! War Social Work Eagle!

10/08/2026

Next in our Faculty Spotlight series is Dr. Jennifer Slay.

10/07/2026

Expressions of a BraveHeart in the news! 💜💜

Every other Monday at 4:30 p.m., students from all majors and walks of life gather to set up puzzles, games, art supplies and instruments, all in the name of making someone else feel proud. Expressions of a BraveHeart is a program that professor Angela Burque has run for 16 years, giving young peopl...

10/06/2026

We’re excited to share that Auburn University’s Master of Social Work (MSW) Program has been ranked the No. 1 MSW program in Alabama in the 2027 rankings by MastersinCounseling.org.
The ranking evaluated 15 MSW pathways across eight Alabama universities, recognizing Auburn for its strong academic preparation, health and mental health focus, service-learning opportunities, and commitment to student success.

This honor reflects the hard work of our faculty, students, alumni, and community partners who are dedicated to preparing the next generation of compassionate and skilled social workers.

💙🦅 War Eagle!

10/02/2026

📚 Fresh Eyes, New Lenses!

We’re proud to recognize Dr. Danilea Werner, Dr. Julie Wells, and Professor Angie Burque, who presented “Fresh Eyes, New Lenses: The Use of Classroom Book Club in Social Work” at the 54th Annual Alabama-Mississippi Social Work Education Conference.

Their work demonstrates how innovative teaching strategies can encourage student engagement, reflection, and learning in social work education.

🧡💙 Way to represent Auburn Social Work!

09/30/2026

Next in our Series is Dr. Hilary Joyce, Associate Professor and Director of the Undergraduate Social Work Program.