WKU News

Nov 8th, 2023

Sara Nath, a senior at The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, has been named a semifinalist for the 2024 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Sep 13th, 2023

Seventeen seniors from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky have been recognized as Semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. Since 2007, a total of 255 students have been named National Merit Semifinalists.

Jul 12th, 2023

In The Gatton Academy Class of 2023, four graduates committed to attend military service academies in the fall, including the United States Naval Academy, Coast Guard Academy, United States Air Force Academy, and the United States Military Academy

Jul 10th, 2023

Eight Gatton Academy graduates received bronze, silver, or gold distinctions in this year’s National Russian Essay Contest through the American Council of Teachers of Russian. Students at The Gatton Academy are taught by Professor Ekaterina Myakshina.

Jul 6th, 2023

Two teams from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University competed at the 2023 State Envirothon Competition. Gatton’s Senior Team placed first overall among 36 teams and will advance to Nationals.

Jun 29th, 2023

The Gatton Academy received $15,000 through the GM Community Impact Grants Program to support five students participating in summer academic opportunities across Kentucky and the United States.

Jun 26th, 2023

Gatton Academy students are participating in advanced research in a variety of academic fields this summer through the Gatton Research Internship Grant (RIG) Program and funding through the GM Community Impact Grant.

Jun 15th, 2023

It’s summertime, and that means Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky students are ready to go, engaging in STEM opportunities, study abroad, and other academic pursuits.

Jun 13th, 2023

Julia Gensheimer, Gatton Academy Class of 2015 alumna and South Warren High School graduate, has been selected to attend the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Physiology/Medicine June 25-30 in Lindau, Germany.

Jun 8th, 2023

Seven students at The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University have been offered nationally-competitive National Security Language Initiative for Youth Scholarships for immersive, critical language study.

Jun 6th, 2023

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky recently recognized 33 educators from across the Commonwealth for their support of high ability students. The educators were recognized at the program’s May 6 Commencement in Van Meter Hall.

May 8th, 2023

On Saturday, May 6, The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science graduated 90 students from across Kentucky in their sixteenth graduating class.

Apr 11th, 2023

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky has selected 100 Kentucky sophomores for the Class of 2025, marking The Gatton Academy’s 18th incoming class.

Apr 5th, 2023

Two Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science students, Gabriel Nowaskie and Divya Naidugari, recently qualified for the world-renowned Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).

Mar 24th, 2023

On Thursday, March 9th, Gatton Academy students welcomed Governor Andy Beshear to Florence Schneider Hall at Western Kentucky University. Although this was Governor Beshear’s third visit to The Gatton Academy, it was his first as Governor of Kentucky

Mar 7th, 2023

Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science and Bardstown High School Senior, Reagan Phelps, received the honor of being nominated to the United States Military Academy by Congressman Brett Guthrie of the Commonwealth’s 2nd Congressional District.

Feb 13th, 2023

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced the selection of 626 high school seniors as semifinalists for the distinguished Cooke College Scholarship Program, including Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science and Caverna High School senior Kenyan Wood.

Feb 13th, 2023

While students at The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science are typically known for their talents and passions in the STEM fields, Gatton Academy and Bowling Green High School student Ariti Gani has additional interests in writing and poetry.

Jan 11th, 2023

Gatton Academy and Paul G. Blazer High School Senior Hannah Laney was named a Top 300 Scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023 Competition.

Jan 6th, 2023

Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science and Greenwood High School senior, Sierra Durkee, has been invited to represent Kentucky at the American Junior Academy of Science after impressing scientists with her research presentation.