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University of Kentucky’s College of Social Work Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration of BASW Accreditation

Today’s event, held from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the King Alumni House and virtually via Zoom, welcomes faculty, staff, students, alumni, and virtual attendees.

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LEXINGTON, KY – November 15, 2024 – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work (CoSW) is thrilled to kick off a series of celebratory events today, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) program’s accreditation. This milestone reflects five decades of dedication to excellence in social work education and the significant impact of our alumni, faculty, and students on communities across Kentucky and beyond.

Today’s event, held from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the King Alumni House and virtually via Zoom, welcomes faculty, staff, students, alumni, and virtual attendees. The event will include an interactive networking reception, a program presentation available both in-person and online, and engaging activities. Food and refreshments will be provided, and attendees will have the chance to participate in a raffle drawing.

The celebration marks the first of many events in honor of the BASW program’s 50th anniversary.  

For more details on today’s event and upcoming events celebrating the BASW program’s 50th anniversary, please visit https://socialwork.uky.edu/university-of-kentucky-college-of-social-work-celebrates-50-years-of-basw-accreditation/.

For over 85 years, the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky has been a leader in education. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways.

As the state’s flagship university, our mission is actualized through our deeds. Our faculty are renowned academicians dedicated to fostering the development of high-quality practitioners and researchers. As a college, we promote community and individual well-being through translational research and scholarship, exemplary teaching, and vital community engagement. We are committed to the people and social institutions throughout Kentucky, the nation, and the world.

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