WKU Mathematics

On November 20 and 21, we will host the 46th Annual Western Kentucky University Mathematics Symposium. All are welcome to attend!

The plenary speakers are Dr. Jason Rosenhouse (James Madison University), Dr. Brandilyn Stigler (Southern Methodist University), and The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science alum Dr. Sam Saarinen (New Classrooms).

We invite all faculty and students (including those not at WKU) conducting research involving mathematics or statistics to give a 20-minute presentation. The abstract submission deadline is November 9. Visit https://wku.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9SPV9ybscRlVYV0 to submit your abstract.

Visit https://www.wku.edu/math/symposium2026.php to get more details!

Contact Dr. Samangi Munasinghe ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

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Instructors Cody Watkins and Anika Tahsin cheered on the WKU Women’s Volleyball team today. We love to see our faculty showing their Topper pride! 🏐

Dr. Atici knows how to play the mandolin! Did you guess correctly?

Fridays are for faculty trivia! Can you guess who this is?

Even though his winning streak has come to an end, we couldn’t be prouder of Matthew Riggle (BA 2016, MS 2018)! How many other 4-day Jeopardy! champions do you know? He’ll always be Tops to us! 🏆

Fingers crossed that we’ll get to see him again in the Tournament of Champions! 🤞

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Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU
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Answer: This guy is on fire on Jeopardy!! 🔥

Question: Who is Matthew Riggle?

Did you watch Matthew (BA 2016, MS 2018) go on a tear to take the lead heading into Final Jeopardy on Tuesday? With his correct response in the final Landmark category and strategic wagering, he became a 4-day champion! 🎉

Will he become a 5-day champion on Wednesday, September 16?

Let us know in the comments from where you're cheering for Matthew! 📣

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Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU
WKU Alumni

Are you a high school math teacher looking to advance your professional career? Then check out the Master of Arts in Mathematics! You can qualify for an educator discount for this 100% online program. 💻

By the end you will:
✅ Have a graduate degree in mathematics 🎓
✅ Earn a rank change 💲
✅ Be able to teach dual credit courses 🧑‍🏫

Visit wku.edu/math for more information.

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He did it again! Matthew Riggle (BA 2016, MS 2018) secured his third consecutive win on Jeopardy! on Monday's season premiere.

Can he extend his winning streak to 4 days? Tune in today, Tuesday September 15, to find out!

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Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU
WKU Alumni

Matthew Riggle (BA 2016, MS 2018) is back on Jeopardy! for the season premiere on Monday, September 14! Will he extend his two-day winning streak? Tune in to find out!

Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU
Western Kentucky University
WKU Alumni

If you guessed that Dr. Dunkum spent a year in law school, you were correct!