Math Placement at Illinois
In order to better assess the prerequisite knowledge of individual students, the University of Illinois uses a pre-calculus learning and placement tool called the U of I Math Placement Exam through ALEKS for its pre-calculus and all beginning calculus courses. Read more about math placement.

Department to host 2009 AMS
Sectional meeting
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will host the 2009 AMS Spring Central Sectional Meeting in Urbana, IL, March 27-29, 2009 Read more about this AMS meeting.

Rick Gorvett and Melissa Dennison receive LAS Teaching Awards
Rick Gorvett has been awarded the 2007-2008 LAS Dean's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. Rick is the Director of the Actuarial Science Program and State Farm Foundation Scholar in Actuarial Science. Melissa Simmons Dennison has been awarded the 2007-2008 LAS Dean's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching for Graduate Teaching Assistants. Melissa is a sixth year graduate student doing research in number theory. Read more about these and other awards.

Other News
Read more about what's going on in the Department of Mathematics in the Math Times.

Mathematics Excellence Fund
The Department of Mathematics announces a new $300,000 endowment, the Mathematics Excellence Fund, created by the generosity of our supporters. This endowment will be used for the advancement of the department, especially by supplementing and helping create endowed scholarships, fellowships, professorships, and endowed chairs. Visit our Give online website for more information about how you can help support excellence in the Department of Mathematics.

Sullivan Chair in Mathematics
The deferred gift of an endowed chair has generously been bestowed on the U of I Department of Mathematics by Nancy and Bruce Sullivan. The chair has been established in appreciation for Nancy's education at the University of Illinois. The Sullivan Chair in Mathematics is the first such endowed chair for the department. Read more.