The American Mathematical Society (AMS) recently announced the winners of the 2024 Leroy P. Steele Prize for Seminal Contribution to Research. Five people were awarded the prestigious prize; among them was University of...

The Illinois Geometry Lab (IGL), operated by the Department of Mathematics at UIUC, offers some of the most sought-after experiences to math majors at Illinois, providing opportunities for students to work directly with faculty members on mathematics research projects. But its name has been a...

In late October, students gathered to compete in two local math contests at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: the Paul Erdős Mock Putnam Exam and the Paul Erdős Freshman Math Contest. The Department of Mathematics has sponsored local contests in mathematics for decades. In 2023, each of...

The Bateman Prize in Number Theory is awarded to a graduate student in recognition of outstanding research in number theory. The prize was initiated in 1999 by the Department of Mathematics number theory group. Illinois mathematics graduate students Di Liu and Qihang Sun...

Few buildings on campus are as historic, or distinctive, as Altgeld Hall. Like the nearby Alma Mater statue, the Altgeld “castle” is an iconic part of the campus and the backdrop for countless graduation photos. Plans to renovate the 122-year-old building have been kicking around for at least 13...