The Gatton Academy's News Archive

Sep 17th, 2026

Five Gatton Academy students competed in the National Conservation Foundation’s International Envirothon Competition in July. The Gatton Academy team finished 10th out of 42 teams from the U.S., Canada, and China.

Sep 10th, 2026

Sixteen seniors from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky have been recognized as Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Jun 29th, 2026

Dr. Derick Strode will be returning to The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University July 13 as the program’s third director.

May 22nd, 2026

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky recognized 14 educators from across the Commonwealth for their support of high ability students. The educators were recognized at the program’s Class of 2026 Commencement in Van Meter Hall.

May 11th, 2026

On Saturday, May 9, The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science graduated 82 students from across Kentucky in their nineteenth graduating class.

Apr 23rd, 2026

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky has selected 98 Kentucky sophomores for the Class of 2028, marking The Gatton Academy’s 21st incoming class.

Mar 30th, 2026

Seven Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science students received awards for their research at LRSEF. Two juniors were among the five GE Best of Fair winners to earn automatic entry to the prestigious ISEF Competition.

Jan 20th, 2026

28 students from The Gatton Academy presented at the Kentucky Junior Academy of Science. Two selected to go on to the American Junior Academy of Science.

Oct 9th, 2025

Five Gatton Academy students traveled to Alberta, Canada to compete in the National Conservation Foundation’s International Envirothon Competition in July. They finished 11th out of 51 teams from the U.S., Canada, and China.

Sep 16th, 2025

Twenty-one seniors from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky have been recognized as Semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.