Kentucky State Social Work Scandal | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Kentucky State University is under fire in a class-action lawsuit after misleading students about its online Master of Social Work program — promising licensure paths that couldn’t legally materialize without proper accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education. Filing on behalf of dozens of students, Emmanuel Smith alleges the university deceived them into paying tuition and risking GI Bill benefits, only to later admit it was “seeking” accreditation — too late for those already enrolled. Plaintiffs seek tuition refunds, credit transfer reimbursements, and damages under fraud…