WKU News

Nov 23rd, 2021

Two alumni of The Gatton Academy recently received two of the country’s most prestigious graduate study awards. Elvin N. Irihamye received the Rhodes Scholarship and Samuel C. Kessler received the George J. Mitchell Scholarship.

Sep 15th, 2021

Twenty-six seniors from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky have been recognized as semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Competition, breaking the 2019 record of the most students recognized in a single school year i

Jun 7th, 2021

Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky students are continuing summer learning in modified internships and reimagined programs. While some are happening virtually, many are in-person at WKU, around the Commonwealth, and even g

Jun 1st, 2021

Eighteen students at The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky at WKU have been offered nationally-competitive National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Scholarships for immersive, critical language study this summer. This

May 25th, 2021

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky has selected 101 Kentucky sophomores for the Class of 2023.

May 17th, 2021

The 78 members of The Gatton Academy Class of 2021 were offered $21,960,872 in college scholarships and accepted $7,580,818 to fund their undergraduate study.

May 13th, 2021

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky recently recognized 22 educators from across the Commonwealth for their support of high ability students.

May 5th, 2021

Gatton Academy senior Christine Belance (’21, Fairdale HS) has received the competitive Gates Scholarship, a program funding only 300 students per year for the full cost of attendance not already covered by other financial aid.

May 3rd, 2021

On Sunday afternoon, May 2, graduates representing 42 counties from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky were recognized during The Gatton Academy’s 14th graduation ceremony.

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Feb 25th, 2021

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky’s STEM + Critical Languages program has been nationally recognized by the America’s Languages Guide. America’s Languages is an initiative of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences designe

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Jan 14th, 2021

Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky student Jason Zhang (’21, Bowling Green HS) has been named a 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar.

Dec 18th, 2020

Lifelong Civil Rights activist Dr. Charles Neblett was hosted by The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky on December 1. Neblett was a field secretary for the (SNCC) in the 1960s and a founding member of the Freedom Singers.

Dec 15th, 2020

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science along with The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics announced on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, their coordinated admissions deadlines will be moved from February 1st, 2021 to March 1st, 2020.

Nov 16th, 2020

The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky has received a major national award for its 10-year partnership with Cloudbridge Nature Reserve in Costa Rica.

Nov 10th, 2020

NASA's Chief Scientist Dr. Jim Green recently visited students at The Gatton Academy. The event took place November 6 through a virtual presentation and question-and-answer session.

Oct 9th, 2020

Gatton Academy student Janessa Unseld (’21, South Warren HS) has reached the Top 15 of the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, a global science video competition.