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Memorial for Professor Emeritus Philippe Tondeur to be held Friday, October 30th
 The Department of Mathematics is sad to announce that Philippe Tondeur, Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Department of Mathematics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, has passed away on October 15th, 2026 in Champaign.Tonduer had a long history with the department and a...
Campus & LAS instructional awards recipient Vincent Villalobos shares their philosophy towards teaching
 PhD Student Vincent Villalobos has received the 2026 LAS Dean's Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching by Graduate Teaching Assistants and the 2026 Campus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching by Graduate Teaching Assistants. These awards are designed to...
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...
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...

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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.