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Mathematics Development Advisory Board holds 15th annual meeting
On October 4th, 2024, the Mathematics Development Advisory Board convened at Alice Campbell Alumni Center in Urbana, IL for its 15th annual meeting. The MDAB is comprised of several UIUC mathematics alumni who collaborate with LAS advancement officers and special liaisons from the math department...
Rendering of the future interior of Altgeld Hall
A fond memory of Altgeld Hall leads to a brighter future for the building
Greg Dobbins (MA, ’73, mathematics) fondly recalls his time studying at the University of Illinois. His memories have led him to support the future of mathematics and other disciplines on campus. Dobbins has pledged $1 million to the ...
Entryway of Altgeld Hall. "Mathematics" is stenciled on the glass of the window. Graphic Overlay reads "EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH"
Department of Mathematics welcomes new department members 2024
The Department of Mathematics would like to welcome our new faculty members, many of whom have already began teaching for us this Fall semester. Representing a wide range of research interests and experiences, we are excited to see their contributions to the continued growth and development of...
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SIM Camp 2024 makes learning math fun
URBANA, Ill.—A few years ago, the New York Times asked U.S. teenagers a simple question: “Do you see the point in learning math?” The answer was a resounding “yes,” even from students who proclaimed to detest the subject....
Jozsef Balogh and Yuliy Baryshnikov
Two U of I math faculty members awarded Simons Fellowships
Professors József Balogh and Yuliy Baryshnikov were recently named 2024 Simons Fellows in Mathematics by the Simons Foundation. According to a recent press release from the Simons Foundation, “...

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Campaign for Altgeld and Illini Halls

The University of Illinois has embarked on a project to restore and renovate Altgeld Hall and replace its neighbor across Wright Street, Illini Hall, with a new building. An investment in these spaces will directly benefit thousands of students and faculty members. The renovation of Altgeld and a new Illini Hall will provide students and faculty collaborative spaces that are essential for learning and discovery in the 21st century and make both buildings accessible to all students.

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