The Gatton Academy's News Archive

Aug 29th, 2022

Gatton Academy student, Brody Johnson, participated in the Undergraduate Research Education Program with the Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory during the Summer of 2022.

Aug 15th, 2022

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University received the 2022 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award based on efforts to inspire and encourage a new generation of young people to consider careers in STEM.

Jul 29th, 2022

16 Gatton Academy students conducted research during the Summer of 2022 through the Research Internship Grant program.

Jun 16th, 2022

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky recently recognized 15 educators from across the Commonwealth for their support of high ability students. The educators were recognized at the program’s May 7 Commencement in Van Meter Hall.

Jun 13th, 2022

Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky students are ready to engage in face-to-face summer opportunities after two years of virtual or modified experiences. “In addition to prestigious research internships through the Nat

Jun 6th, 2022

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science Alum Robert Sego (’19, Central Hardin HS) has received the Department of Defense’s Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship.

May 26th, 2022

Fourteen students at The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University (WKU) have been offered nationally-competitive National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Scholarships for immersive, critical language study

May 18th, 2022

On Saturday, May 7th, The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science graduated 77 students from across Kentucky in their fifteenth graduating class.

May 2nd, 2022

Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky senior Allen Lin (’22, Larry A. Ryle 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 fin

Apr 19th, 2022

Carol Martin “Bill” Gatton, the businessman and philanthropist after whom our program is named, passed away on April 18, 2022, at 89 years old. Mr. Gatton’s generosity made The Gatton Academy’s founding and subsequent expansion possible. His init