The Center for Gifted Studies

May 12th, 2022

National Stem Cell Foundation Announces the Selection of Ten Middle School Science Teachers in Eight States to Participate in Unique Professional Development Program By Investing in Influential Middle School STEM Teachers, Program Reaches Thousands o

Mar 22nd, 2022

Applications are now available for residential and nonresidential summer camps offered by The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU. These camps are designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning and encourage high-interest and high-ability students to

Feb 1st, 2022

The ninth annual IdeaFestival Bowling Green will be held in the Van Meter Auditorium and Downing Student Union at Western Kentucky University on February 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CST.

Nov 2nd, 2021

Dr. Julia Link Roberts and Dr. Tyler Clark of The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU have been named as members of the 2022 Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI) Advisory Panel. The panel consists of representatives from eight universities across the

Sep 8th, 2021

Noted educator Dr. Kristina Collins will present “Social-emotional and Responsive Guidance: Parenting, Teaching, and Counseling Gifted Students.” In this interactive seminar, the Dr. Collins will address social, emotional, and cultural contexts of

Sep 7th, 2021

Thanks to the establishment of the Mody Endowed Fund in Service Learning, The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU is offering two annual competitions for young people looking to make a difference in their communities.

Aug 19th, 2021

The annual Twice-Exceptional Students Seminar will host Dr. Claire Hughes, a national expert on gifted young people with one or more disabilities. She will present “Differentiating Twice: Instructional Strategies for Twice-Exceptional Learners.”

Aug 9th, 2021

In conjunction with the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children’s (WCGTC) biennial conference, the Executive Committee of the World Council presented Dr. Julia Link Roberts with the 2021 World Council Distinguished Service Award. Eligibility for

Aug 2nd, 2021

The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) has released a new document, “Global Principles for Professional Learning in Gifted Education,” filled with guidance for decision-makers at the local, regional, state/provincial, and national

May 6th, 2021

Thanks to a generous gift from Sue and Brown Badgett, the J. Rogers Badgett, Sr. Foundation, and the James Graham Brown Foundation, The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU is able to offer professional learning opportunities to two cohorts of elementary and