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We are committed to encouraging excellence by providing educational opportunities and resources to three populations: gifted and talented students, educators working with gifted students, and parents of gifted students. Learn more: www.wku.edu/gifted
The Center for Gifted Studies is hiring for a range of positions, including Assistant Director of Programming, Coordinator of Residence Life, Camp Counselor, and more! Visit www.wku.edu/gifted/employmentopportunities/ to learn more or apply.
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All photos from the 2026 Winter Super Saturdays are now available to view! Thank you to the teachers, seminar speakers, volunteers, and our wonderful families for making this session of Winter Super Saturdays a success!
See all photos here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCJZaL
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Our own Julia Roberts and Jennifer Wilson represented The Center for Gifted Studies at the KSBA Annual Conference! We always appreciate the opportunity to share our programming and resources for advanced students with others.
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Tyler and Julia hold their new book, International Perspectives on Acceleration in Gifted Education. Chapters represent acceleration on various continents, complete with one or more case studies.
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Do you or an AP teacher you know need further preparation to teach an AP course? If so, join us this summer at one of four institutes!
Learn about workshops offered and register today: www.wku.edu/gifted/ap
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News from The Center: The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University is set to host the 13th annual IdeaFestival® Bowling Green (IFBG), welcoming more than 950 students to campus on Tuesday, February 17.
Read it here: www.wku.edu/news/articles/index.php?view=article&articleid=12904
We are celebrating Gifted Education Month with many activities planned! This month is dedicated to advocacy and resources for advanced students, their educators, and their families.
Learn more about the events listed in the graphic on our website: www.wku.edu/gifted
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We are excited to share that our summer photography internship application is open! We are looking for an individual who wants to spend their summer capturing the highlights of our many camps and programs for both students and educators.
Learn More and Apply Here: www.wku.edu/gifted/intern
The next stop on our Spring Break trip is Rome! With its stunning architecture and rich history, this lively city wonderfully blends ancient wonders with the vibrant culture of today.
Learn more and sign up: www.wku.edu/gifted/travel/
For the next eight weeks, we will be covering stops along our Spring Break Travel to Italy Opportunity. Our first stop on our trip to Italy is Pompeii!
Learn more and sign up: www.wku.edu/gifted/travel/
Kentucky is moving from the ACT to the SAT—but will TIP-KY follow? Our latest post explains!
gifted-studies.com/blog/2026/01...
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Just one week to go until the Twice-Exceptional Students Seminar on September 18 with Dr. Claire Hughes! 2e students are both gifted and have a disability or learning difference.
Learn more and register for the workshop here:
buff.ly/ps1gtMN
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News from The Center: Dr. Julia Link Roberts and Dr. Tyler Clark presented at the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) conference in Braga, Portugal.
Read it here: www.wku.edu/news/article...
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The latest issue of The Challenge magazine is out! If you haven't found it in your mailbox, you can read it here: digitalcommons.wku.edu/cgs_pubs/60/
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News from The Center: Dr. Tyler Clark, Assistant Director of Operations at The Center for Gifted Studies, recently received two prestigious leadership awards.
Read it here: www.wku.edu/news/article....
Congratulations Tyler!
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Our Fall workshop series kicks off with the Twice-Exceptional Students Seminar on September 18 with Dr. Claire Hughes-Lynch!
Learn more and register for the workshop here: buff.ly/ps1gtMN
VAMPY Class Spotlight: Mathematics! Read it here: gifted-studies.com/blog/2025/07...
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Photos from Day 3 of VAMPY are ready to view! See them here: buff.ly/sWyRUoQ
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News from The Center: We want to give our own Tyler Clark a big Congratulations on his award from The Mensa Foundation. Read it here: www.wku.edu/news/article...
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Photos from Day 11 of SCATS are ready to view! Check out Wednesday's pictures of classes and the talent show here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCiDt9
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A new Counselor's Corner blog post is live, read it here: gifted-studies.com/blog/2025/06...
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Each day, we will post photos and share blog posts written by our counselors and Center staff members. Follow along and stay up to date on all things SCATS: gifted-studies.com/blog/2025/06...
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Photos from the first day of SCATS are now available: flic.kr/s/aHBqjChssm
Yesterday, students moved in, met their counselors and hallmates, had dinner in Fresh, and broke the ice with fun games!
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We're celebrating our TIP-KY Ceremony Awardees one more time with a look back at Friday's event—congrats again! You can read more about the event here: www.wku.edu/news/article...
See more photos on our Flickr: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCfRaB
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Teachers around a table working on hypothesis cubes
Our STEM Scholars arrived today for a week of professional learning! This is our tenth cohort sponsored by the National Stem Cell Foundation! Opening night starts with dinner followed by solving hypothesis cubes together! @wkucebs.bsky.social @giftedstudies.bsky.social
With less than 30 DAYS until the beginning of #vampy25, we thought we'd continue with the starter pack trend.
If your student wants to join us for VAMPY this summer, there is still time to sign up! Visit our website to apply: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/
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Happy first day of Summer to many students! If your 6th-10th grade student is already looking for something to elevate their time off, check out one of our summer camps for advanced students:
Learn more about SCATS: www.wku.edu/gifted/scats...
Learn more about VAMPY: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy/
With just 30 DAYS until the beginning of #SCATS25 and the kickoff of Summer 2025 at The Center for Gifted Studies, we thought we'd hop on the starter pack trend. Visit our website to apply: www.wku.edu/gifted/scats...
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We are excited to share that our Fall Break trip to Germany is now open for registration! Learn more here: www.wku.edu/gifted/travel/
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We are so excited the Governor signed House Bill 190, legislation aimed at strengthening gifted and talented education across the Commonwealth. The measure enhances opportunities for exceptional learners and affirms Kentucky’s commitment to academic excellence.
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