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WKU in Glasgow Announces Early College Class of 2027

Glasgow, KY – WKU in Glasgow is proud to announce the selection of 84 outstanding students from local high schools who will make up the Early College Class of 2027. This fall, these students from seven area high schools will begin an advanced academic journey during their junior year, studying alongside WKU students and their senior peers who are also enrolled in the program.

The Early College program allows students to take college courses at WKU in Glasgow, tailored to their chosen Professional Career Tracks. By the time they graduate from high school, these students will have earned 30 hours of college credit, giving them a strong head start on their higher education and career goals.

Now entering its third year, the Early College program continues to thrive, with 153 students slated to participate in the program during the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 school year.

"We are delighted to welcome the third cohort to our Early College program," said Dr. Derick B. Strode, Director of Regional Campuses and Dual Credit. "These students are selected based on academic performance and maturity to take on the responsibility of college expectations, and we are honored to collaborate with local high schools to provide them with this transformative educational opportunity."

Agriculture

Allen County High School: Autumn Turner

Barren County High School: Braxton Hall

Caverna High School: Cheryl Cope

Hart County High School: Kiley Eudy

Metcalfe County High School: Reagan Gibson and Marlee Milam  

Business Management

Allen County High School: Tyler Wilson, Brian Hayes, Carson Hoskins, Laela Cline, Holly Shelbie, and Makenzie Minix

Barren County High School: Taylor Crabtree, Oliver Givens, Abigail Mattingly, and Natalie Somerville

Glasgow High School: Takya Davis and Ximena Garcia

Hart County High School: Adrienne Sanders and Peyton Riggs

Metcalfe County High School: Corinne Keller               

Crime & Legal Studies

Allen County High School: Haley Dunn, Lily Cook, Abigail Green, Jackson Smith, and Helen Alex Walker

Barren County High School: Ava Baines and Yazmine Maxey

Caverna High School: Aiden “Sam” Hourigan, Juliette Howell, and Jordyn Bethel

Glasgow High School: Mallie Whitley and Charlotte Jahnigen

Monroe County High School: Hailie Lozier, Liberty Proffitt, and Valeria Aleman            

Education

Allen County High School: Cayden Collins, Riley Howard, Gloria Hurley, Peyton Jessie, Lilee Temple, and Brooklynn Melton

Barren County High School: Haylin Adams, Bella Boston, Dean Fant, Annalee London, and Addison Bow

Caverna High School: Desiree Maxey               

Glasgow High School: Ashton Birdsell

Hart County High School: Shanna Hensley and Molly White

Nursing

Allen County High School: Autumn Collard, Charlize Drolet, Ally Hayes, Madison Gaddis, Jacie McCord, Avery Morris, and Aiden Blankenship

Barren County High School: Jaycee Chambers, Paisley Gosnell, Khloy Morgan, Halle Nesbitt, Marley Russell, Briley Tangen, Taylor Uhles, and Sephora Velcine

Caverna High School: Isabelle Jackopich

Glasgow High School: Gracie Walker, Kirstin Potter, Abigail Depp, Kyleigh Elmore, Shree Patel, and Noelle Grieshop

Hart County High School: Serenity Sexton, Kiley Furlong, Autumn Montgomery, Jordan Edwards, and Haley Cronister

Metcalfe County High School: Iva Kate Blazier, Jozie Allen, Lily Blythe, Zoey Redmond, and Lily-Ann Horton

Monroe County High School: Katelyn Reagan

For more information about the Early College program at WKU in Glasgow, please visit wku.edu/regionalcampuses/glasgow/earlycollege.php or email stephanie.prichard@wku.edu.

Media Contact:
Stephanie Prichard
Senior Regional Academic Advisor
stephanie.prichard@wku.edu