Bowling Green, Ky. - High school students interested in attending the Kentucky Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University are invited to attend an informational meeting with their parents at the L and N Depot in Bowling Green on Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in learning about the Kentucky Academy is welcome to attend.

Opening in August 2007, the Kentucky Academy is a residential early admissions program for 60 high school juniors and 60 high school seniors with interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. Students will earn college credit while obtaining a high school diploma. They will live and learn with peers who share their enthusiasm and interest in learning. Thanks to the generous support of the General Assembly, room, board and tuition will be funded by the Commonwealth.

For additional information, go to the website www.wku.edu/academy or call (270) 745-6323.

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For more information, contact Julia Roberts, (270) 745-6323.

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