The Center for Gifted Studies

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:
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Julia Link Roberts and Tyler Clark present at the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children World Conference in Braga, Portugal Dr. Julia Link Roberts and Dr. Tyler Clark presented at the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) conference in Braga, Portugal. The conference was held from July 29 to August 2 and w...

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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YouTube video by giftedstudieswku VAMPY 2025 | Psychology

Students taking Psychology for #VAMPY25 can learn more about their upcoming class from teacher Kourtney Clark in this introductory video. If your student is interested in taking psychology, there are a few spots left!

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We are just 60 days away from the start of #VAMPY25! We are so excited to welcome new campers and welcome back previous attendees. Summer counselors have been hired, and we are getting closer and closer to a summer of #mindsonhandson discovery.

Welcome back to our travelers! Traveling with The Center can lead you around the world for new experiences and culturally cultivated memories.

Save the date for October 3-12, as The Center will return to Europe to visit Germany!

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Dr. Julia L. Roberts named 2025 Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award Recipient Dr. Julia L. Roberts, Professor of Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University (WKU), has been named one of 10 recipients of the prestigious 2025 Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award.

We are so excited to share that our very own Dr. Julia Link Roberts was named a 2025 Conference USA Faculty Achievement Award Recipient. Read the article here: www.wku.edu/news/article...

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VAMPY Course Spotlight! Today we are highlighting Psychology, led by Kourtney Clark. This psychology course is designed to introduce students to studying behavior and mental processes.

Apply, see course qualifications, and learn more here: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy
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VAMPY Course Spotlight! Today we are highlighting Pop Culture, led by Justin Mitchell. This class explores how music, film, television, and digital media have shaped and reflected key historical moments.

Learn more: www.wku.edu/gifted/vampy...
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We wanted to share this awesome opportunity for any young entrepreneurs out there! Learn more here: childrensentrepreneurmarket.com/event/bowlin...

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Why should AP teachers attend an Advanced Placement Summer Institute? We asked our 2024 participants what they thought! Watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_JO...

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What is VAMPY? The Summer Program for Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth, or VAMPY, invites students in grades 7-10 to spend six hours each day exploring a subject of interest. Learn more: wku.edu/gifted/vampy/

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Welcome to our Wedge Presenting Scholar, Dr. Jonathan Plucker! We look forward to an evening of new developments in advanced learning at the state and local level.

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The Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students, or SCATS, gives campers the opportunity to create a new community, foster their joy of learning, and have a summer like no other.

Learn more: www.wku.edu/gifted/scats...
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