The Center for Gifted Studies

Sep 24th, 2012

A celebration was held Sept. 24 for the Gatton Academy's number one ranking by Newsweek magazine. Here are remarks from Governor Steve Beshear, Center for Gifted Studies Board member Charles Zimmerman and Gatton Academy student David Brown.

Jun 8th, 2012

The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science ranked as America's best public school in Newsweek's 2012 ranking. Executive Director Dr. Julia Roberts talks with CEC about the academy and issues affecting gifted education.

May 30th, 2012

The middle schoolers visited WKU to attend the Kentucky Recognition Ceremony for the Duke Talent Identification Program. The event honored students for scoring at or above the average for college-bound seniors on one or more sections of the ACT or SAT.

Feb 20th, 2012

As hundreds of balloons filled the sky over Gary A. Ransdell Hall, the dreams of just as many children went with them. A balloon release celebration marked the end Super Saturdays and the beginning of Gifted Education Week in Kentucky, Feb. 19-25, 2012.

Feb 9th, 2012

The Center for Gifted Studies proudly presents our first Aiming Sky High balloon release 3:15 p.m. Saturday, February 18, in the lobby of Gary Ransdell Hall.

Jan 31st, 2012

WKU has received a $500,000 challenge grant from the James Graham Brown Foundation in support of the i4 Initiative, a new campus project emphasizing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in Kentucky.

Sep 23rd, 2011

Dr. Julia Link Roberts, Mahurin Professor of Gifted Studies at WKU, is one of two recipients of the Acorn Awards for teaching excellence, given annually to outstanding professors at Kentucky's colleges and universities.

Sep 20th, 2011

The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU has been providing opportunities and services to children who are gifted and talented, their parents, and their educators for 30 years. Dr. Julia Link Roberts, founder and Executive Director of The Center, has devoted

Jul 5th, 2011

30 years of providing services for gifted students, their parents, and educators was marked by a weekend of celebration.

Jul 1st, 2011

Don’t miss the anniversary event Saturday, July 2. The grand celebration will take place at 3:00 p.m. on South Lawn of WKU.