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News & Events


As TGA progresses, we will use this page to post links to press releases about the new school and its mission, as well as to provide information regarding events of interest to students (both current and prospective) and their families. Check back often!

January 2008 — TGA Featured in Alumnus Magazine

The Tennessee Governor's Academy is featured in the Winter 2008 edition of The Tennessee Alumnus. Take a moment to learn more about the TGA story from our students, faculty, and staff, as well as Governor Bredesen!

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January 2008 — Fall 2008 Applications Available

Applications for the next TGA class (incoming fall 2008) are now available. The deadline for submitting applications is March 15, 2008.

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July 2007 — Inaugural Class Named

The Tennessee Governor's Academy for Mathematics and Science has named its inaugural class of 24 high school juniors.
 
The students, 12 young men and 12 young women, are the first selected to take part in the new academy, located in Knoxville and managed by the University of Tennessee. Chosen from nearly 200 applicants, the inaugural class represents the top students from throughout the state. The school opens on Aug. 19.
 
Members of the class come from 20 different counties across the state.

[press release]

July 2007 — Inaugural Teaching Staff Named

The new Tennessee Governor's Academy for Mathematics and Science, managed by the University of Tennessee, has named its inaugural teaching staff.

The instructors have a diverse array of backgrounds and experiences that will greatly contribute to TGA's unique learning environment, according to TGA Executive Director Vena Long.

[teaching staff page]

[press release]

March 5, 2007 — UT to Develop Governor's Math and Science Academy in Knoxville

A new opportunity will bring Tennessee's best and brightest science and math high school students to Knoxville for a different kind of learning experience.

The Tennessee Governor's Academy for Mathematics and Science (TGA) will open this fall with its first class of 24 high school juniors, with an eye toward improving science and math education across the state.

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Tennessee Governor’s Academy
2730 Island Home Boulevard
Suite 201
Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: (865) 946-3673
Email: govacad@tennessee.edu