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10 Gatton Academy seniors candidates for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program |
The 2021 candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholar from The Gatton Academy are (top row from left) Samuel Chang, Andrew Davison, John Dumancic, Krupa Hedge, Gloria Huang; (bottom row from left) Joseph Lyvers, Jazmine Moore, Diksha Satish, Lauren Taylor, Jason Zhang. |
Ten Gatton Academy seniors learned recently they are candidates for the 2021 United States Presidential Scholars Program.
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to recognize and honor some of the nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors.
“These young men and women are outstanding representatives of The Gatton Academy and Kentucky’s youth. They are exceptional in many ways not just academically. They are researchers, problem-solvers, dedicated community volunteers, and caring friends,” said Dr. Lynette Breedlove, Director of The Gatton Academy.
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Student to lead by example in classroom |
Fancy Farm native Jackson Purcell stands out within the WKU Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program, and in more ways than one. Not only is he regarded as a top student within his discipline, but he appreciates the challenge of participating in a female-dominated field. Purcell sees this difference as an advantage rather than a detriment as he hopes to provide students with a positive male figurehead early in life.
“When I came into this field, I knew that I was going to be one of the only males in my program,” Purcell said. “I had already prepared for this in high school. I was taking child development classes and was the only boy in those classes as well. Just being there for the children in a very crucial time of development will naturally help provide a different perspective to student learning.”
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Building on enhancements to our scholarship program in 2019 and 2020, WKU continues to provide an accessible and affordable college degree opportunity. Those efforts directly impacted members of the fall 2020 incoming freshman class, with double the number of freshmen receiving scholarships and 84% receiving merit awards. Learn more about scholarship opportunities at WKU
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WKU Forensics Team wins debate at Gorlok Gala |
The WKU Forensics Team captured first place in Lincoln-Douglas Debate by way of a close-out between senior Ben Hanson and junior Madelynn Einhorn at the 23rd annual Gorlock Gala hosted virtually by Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, Jan. 29-31. A close-out occurs when one team advances two students to the final round of competition who then share the tournament championship. Webster University’s tournament is generally the largest and most difficult event of the invitational season in Lincoln-Douglas debate.
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Spotlight: Staff Star Award |
The Staff Senate introduced the inaugural Staff Star Award at its February meeting. In memory of his outstanding contributions to WKU, the first Staff Star Award goes to Staff Senate member Christopher Ware from Information Technology Services. Ware passed away in December. In a unanimous decision, the Staff Senate approved renaming the award in his memory as the Christopher Ware Staff Star Award.
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A strong friendship turned to love at WKU for Martha Robey and Shawn Sales. “It all happened because of the Hill,” Martha says. Read their #HeartsOnTheHill love story. |
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When Charles Hooper met Jennifer Wisbey a Homecoming week event, he was immediately interested, but "she took a little longer to warm up" to him. Read their #HeartsOnTheHill love story |
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Faculty, staff & students may join Kentucky Academy of Science |
WKU is a 2021 Kentucky Academy of Science (KAS) Enhanced Affiliate and faculty, staff and students may join KAS for free. KAS is a nonprofit organization fostering scientific discovery and understanding in Kentucky, with more than 4,000 members across the Commonwealth.
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English majors welcomed back |
The WKU Department of English hosted a Welcome Back Fire Bowl for students and faculty on Wednesday (Feb. 3). The event was a socially-distanced opportunity to reconnect with people in-person while roasting marshmallows and staying warm. |
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Check out February updates from WKU Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in a campus message from Co-Chief Diversity Officers Molly Kerby and Michael Crowe Jr. |
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Here’s a reminder from WKU Parking & Transportation about event parking for Lady Topper Basketball games vs. Florida Atlantic at 6 p.m. today and Saturday. |
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A WKU senior says her passion for both African American history and journalism have fueled her efforts to reach as big an audience as possible. She’s playing a big role in Black History Month at WKU as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
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Gifted Studies Presentation
The Center for Gifted Studies will host Mental Health Experts Discuss the Social-Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners, a presentation by Brittany Dodds and Pokey Bowen, from 5:30-7 tonight. Learn More
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Winter Super Saturdays
The Center for Gifted Studies will host Virtual Winter Super Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday. The program for students in grades 1-6 will continue Feb. 13 and Feb. 20. Learn More
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