Oakland University Social Work

10/22/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Tonsing, Dr. Johnson, Dr. Kaiser and MSW student Kamili Dunlop on their presentations at CSWE in Atlanta this week!

10/07/2026

Way to Go!! 👏👏

10/05/2026

Alumni and Students- Oakland University Social Work store is now open and closes 10/20.

09/24/2026

Congratulations to Sarah Matthews, the BSW recipient of the NASW-Michigan Student Leadership in Diversity Scholarship for the 2026–27 academic year!

Sarah is committed to advancing equity and supporting individuals and families facing systemic barriers. With interests in LGBTQ+ safety, youth mental health, addiction recovery, and accessible services, Sarah is passionate about creating compassionate communities where everyone has the opportunity to heal and thrive.

💬 “Recovery and healing are rooted in community. When we create compassionate spaces that uphold everyone’s dignity and meet people where they are, we build a path forward where all of us can heal and thrive together.”

We’re proud to celebrate Sarah and the compassion, advocacy, and commitment to equity she brings to the social work profession!

Sarah will be recognized during NASW-Michigan’s 2026 Legislative Education & Advocacy Day (LEAD) on Thursday, October 15. Join social workers and students from across Michigan for a virtual day of learning, connection, and advocacy - and help us celebrate this year’s scholarship recipients!

🔗 Learn more and register for LEAD: bit.ly/NASWMILEAD2026

09/15/2026

First meeting of the year tomorrow (Wednesday, September 16th)! Come learn with us!

09/10/2026

09/04/2026

So fun welcoming students back for the fall semester!

07/27/2026

Best Practices on Field Instructor & Field Liaisons on Supervision presented by Dr. Johnson.

07/08/2026

Oakland University generated more than $1.9 billion in net new economic activity across Michigan in fiscal year 2024 — more than doubling its economic impact over the past five years.

According to an independent analysis by Anderson Economic Group, OU supported nearly 6,500 jobs statewide and generated $316 million in state tax revenue — nearly 27 times what the university received in state appropriations that year. The university's 80,000-plus working alumni earned a combined $5.9 billion, with more than $1 billion of that directly attributable to the value of an OU degree.

Oakland graduates don't just leave with a diploma. They stay in Michigan, earn above-average salaries, and strengthen the communities around them. That's what a university looks like when it's working.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4f3U58H