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Arkansas Governor’s School announces class of 2026

The members of the 47th Arkansas Governor’s School completed their experience with a closing ceremony at Arkansas Tech University’s Tucker Coliseum on Saturday, Aug. 1. (Photo courtesy of Arkansas Tech University.)

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas Governor’s School has announced the names of 383 students who completed the 47th edition of the program at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville during summer 2026.

AGS serves selected students from around the state during the summer before their senior year in high school. The Arkansas Department of Education Gifted and Talented Programs administrator supervises Arkansas Governor’s School with assistance from an advisory council.

Arkansas Tech has hosted Arkansas Governor’s School since 2019. ATU faculty member Dr. Jacob Grosskopf serves as AGS director.

The 48th Arkansas Governor’s School will take place at ATU in Russellville during summer 2027.

Learn more about Arkansas Governor’s School at www.atu.edu/ags.

The 383 graduates from the 47th Arkansas Governor’s School include:

  • Harrisburg High School — Sadie Elizabeth Guarino;
  • Trumann High School — Emma Rylee Stewart;
  • West Memphis Christian School — Nicki C. Chen.

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