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Amanda Young named CAS Fellow
 Professor Amanda Young has been named as a 2026-27 Center for Advanced Study (CAS) Fellow. She is among six assistant professors who have been selected across campus for this competitive and prestigious opportunity. This program grants one semester of teaching release to participate in an...
Four Illinois students receive Goldwater scholarships
The Department of Mathematics would like to congratulate and highlight our two math majors who have received Goldwater scholarships: George Bayliss and Cliff Sun.From the article: CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — One University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sophomore and three juniors were awarded...
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MDAB Member Scott H. Fisher awarded for distinguished service by the Grainger College of Engineering
 Member of the Mathematics Development Advisory Board (MDAB), Scott H. Fisher has received the Alumni Award for Distinguished Service from the Grainger College of Engineering, recognizing Fisher "for his dedicated and sustained service to and support of the University of Illinois, and for his...
AMS Releases Four-Color Theorem Article
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Four-Color Theorem, the American Mathematical Society has released an article on the history of the Four-Color Theorem....
College of LAS announces 2026 teaching and advising awards
The Department of Mathematics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has had two recipients of LAS teaching awards. Vincent Villalobos has received the award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching for Graduate Teaching Assistants, and Burak Erdogan has received the Dean’s Award for Excellence...

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Altgeld Hall

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.