Students and faculty gathered at Gatton Academy for the announcement of a $5.25 million gift from the Bill Gatton Foundation for future Gatton students.
The Gatton Academy is Kentucky’s first residential two year program for juniors and seniors.
The president of Western Kentucky University Timothy Caboni says the money will provide new opportunities that students may not have been able to experience.
Along with the $5 million dollars, the foundation also gifted $250,000 to enhance the Bridge to Independence Scholarship Fund to benefit Lifeworks participants.
Executive Director of Gatton Academy Julia Roberts describes how the number of students getting to pursue research and going abroad had the ability to double now from the endowment amount.
The Gatton Foundation aims to support students and their future endeavors with the gift.
WKU hopes the number of students doing research will continue to expand over the coming years, as well as introduce new opportunities to help them achieve their future goals.
Source: WBKO
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