WKU News

Sep 17th, 2024

Fifteen seniors from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky have been recognized as Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Jun 29th, 2024

Gatton students Asa Ashley (’25, Bowling Green HS), Zahra Chasmawala (’25, duPont Manual HS), and Nikhil Kumar (’24, duPont Manual HS) were each awarded $500 at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) Grand Awards Ceremony i

Jun 25th, 2024

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky recently recognized 26 educators from across the Commonwealth for their support of high ability students. The educators were recognized at the program’s May 4 Commencement in Van Meter Hall.

Jun 17th, 2024

Om Patel, Gatton Academy and Breckinridge County High School Class of 2024 graduate, has received the nationally competitive Gates Scholarship.

Jun 10th, 2024

Summertime means that Gatton Academy students are ready to make the most of the season, engaging in STEM opportunities, study abroad, and other academic pursuits.

May 22nd, 2024

On Saturday, May 4, The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science graduated 89 students from across Kentucky in their seventeenth graduating class.

May 1st, 2024

Mykah Carden, a Gatton Academy Senior, and Gabriel Nowaskie, a 2023 graduate of The Gatton Academy have been awarded the 2024 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.

Apr 30th, 2024

Seven students at The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at WKU have been offered National Security Language Initiative for Youth Scholarships for immersive study this summer, marking the 14th consecutive year for Gatton students to be selected.

Apr 10th, 2024

Three Gatton Academy students, Asa Ashley, Zahra Chasmawala, and Nikhil Kumar have qualified for the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair to be held in Los Angeles, CA May 11-17.

Apr 5th, 2024

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky has selected 97 Kentucky sophomores for the Class of 2026, marking The Gatton Academy’s 19th incoming class.

Apr 1st, 2024

Five Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science students and two Gatton alumni were among Western Kentucky University’s delegation of students selected to present at Posters at the Capitol in Frankfort.

Mar 26th, 2024

Emma Hyman, a junior at The Gatton Academy and DuPont Manual High School, was selected to be a member of this year's cohort at the Research Science Institute, a six-week program sponsored by MIT and The Center for Excellence in Education.

Dec 12th, 2023

17 students from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science received top honors for their presentations at the annual Kentucky Academy of Science. Of those, six were selected as delegates for the 2024 American Junior Academy of Science.

Dec 11th, 2023

Seven Gatton Academy seniors will attend college at no cost after matching to top schools through the QuestBridge National College Match program.

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.