In the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Department of Mathematics, College Algebra now serves nearly 780 students across 22 sections, an increase from the usual 18 to 20 sections. Cynthia Farthing, director of undergraduate studies and associate professor of instruction, coordinates weekly meetings with all 22 instructors to discuss challenges and teaching strategies.

PhD student Nuzhat Nuari Khan Rivu uses math to solve real-world problems

THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2025 recognizes these UI faculty and staff members for making a positive difference in their lives during their time at the University of Iowa. President Barbara Wilson, Executive Vice President and Provost Kevin Kregel, and Vice President for Student Life Sarah Hansen join in thanking all the faculty and staff members who work every day to make a difference for our students. And congratulations to the class of 2025!

Since October 2024, Department of Mathematics faculty members Ionut Chifan, Hao Fang, and Keiko Kawamuro, and then-graduate student Adriana Fernandez Quero have been organizing math club meetings with students at Southeast Middle School.