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UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Break Begins
May 13,2013
June 1, 2013
June 1, 2013
Gatton Academy named America’s top high school for 2nd year in row
The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky at WKU has been named America’s top high school by Newsweek magazine for the second straight year.
Sophomores: Apply to Become a Member of the Class of 2016
Apply starting September 2013
Explore the World and Expand Your Horizons through Academy Study Abroad Programs
Greece, Costa Rica, and England are the destinations for this year’s Gatton Academy international experiences. These experiences mark the sixth consecutive international travel/study series facilitated by the Gatton Academy.
College Academics. High School Experiences.
From clubs and activities to dances and graduation, just because you start college early doesn't mean that you'll miss out on some of the best high school experiences possible. Learn more in our student FAQ.
Grace Babbs Receives a NSLI-Y Scholarship to Study in Jordan
Grace Babbs of Paducah received a NSLI-Y scholarship funding six weeks of Arabic language immersion in Jordan.
Atypical High School
We're not typical high school students. Our junior and senior years are spent at Western Kentucky University taking college classes in math, science, and lots of other subjects. While many students are looking for their locker combination, we're searching for alternative fuels and a cure for cancer. We don't have an 8 a.m. bell or homeroom, but we'll finish high school with over 60 hours of college credit. Our home on campus is Schneider Hall, an awesome place to live and learn with friends. Best of all, as a student at the Gatton Academy, tuition, housing, and meals come at no cost to us or our families.
A typical high? No. Atypical? Definitely.
The Latest News from The Gatton Academy
Gretchen Walch receives recognition at Howard Hughes Medical Institute Symposium
Gretchen Walch represented the 2012-13 WKU Genome Discovery and Exploration class at the 5th Annual SEA-PHAGES (Science Education Alliance – Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science) scientific symposium, sponsored by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Gatton Academy Students Begin Vast Summer Experiences
Students from the Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky are prepared for a busy summer. From research internships to shadowing professionals in their home communities, recent graduates and rising high school seniors from the school are following their passions in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) this summer.
What is Life Like as an Academy Student?
There's nothing quite like experiencing the unique environment of the Gatton Academy first hand. For that, we host several Preview Weekends throughout the fall and winter. As you begin to explore the Academy as an educational opportunity, why not check out our admissions video? Gatton Academy students and staff members share their experiences with the program as we outline academics, student life, research, and admissions.
Contact The Gatton Academy
The Gatton Academy
1906 College Heights Blvd. #71031
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1031
Phone: 270.745.6565
Fax: 270.745.2987
Email: academy@wku.edu
