WKU Mathematics

You are cordially invited to attend the Master’s thesis defense of Zoe Brown.

Title: Rapid Stabilization of Point-Controlled Serially Connected Wave Equations with Inertial Terms and Finite-Difference Approximations

Date/Time: Friday, June 19, 2026, at 8:30 AM
Location: COHH 2117
Zoom: https://wku.zoom.us/my/mathbydrozz?omn=93435312041

Zoe will present her thesis work, followed by questions from the audience and the committee.

Please join us in supporting Zoe as she presents her research.

Friends, there are only 9 spots left for the annual Minding My Math Business summer program! Register a student in grades 6-12, at no cost, today.

Once again, we are pleased to help encourage youth from all over the area to participate in this amazing program that mixes math with mindfulness. Faculty from WKU Mathematics, WKU Department of Counseling and Student Affairs, and the Department of Finance have built a curriculum that this year will feature a showcase of math in motion, math in space, and much more.

Learn more about the summer program and sign up at https://www.wku.edu/math/mmmb/.

Minding My Math Business is sponsored by the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Ogden College of Science and Engineering, and the Gordon Ford College of Business.

We’re still looking for an amazing High School Math Teacher to join the team at the IMPACT Center!

If you’re passionate about helping students grow, building meaningful relationships, and making learning engaging, we’d love to hear from you.

Come be part of something special and help shape the future of our students every day.

Use the link below to apply! 📚➕✨

https://www.applitrack.com/warren/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22IMPACT+CENTER+FOR+INNOVATION+%26+LEADERSHIP%22&fbclid=IwdGRjcARwhzhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe1F2iIx-fIldWAb5Z07pwvaYQdicdDIZuaH2d5Cfo5nQFTIPVQUJNb_Pf7Zo_aem_NvMUGFtMJfOuy4tAYks4zA

Caps off to the newest WKU Mathematics alumni! 🎓

Last week, we celebrated our graduates at commencement and the college recognition ceremony alongside faculty, family, and friends. We are proud of all that our students have accomplished and grateful to everyone who supported our students along the way.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We cannot wait to see what comes next for each of you! ❤️🤍



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

🎓 Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Department of Mathematics at Western Kentucky University!

We celebrate the hard work, perseverance, and achievements of our students earning their:
➕ Master’s Degrees
➕ Bachelor’s Degrees
➕ Minors in Mathematics and Applied Statistics

Your dedication to problem-solving, critical thinking, and discovery has prepared you for exciting futures in education, industry, research, technology, and beyond. We are proud of all you have accomplished and can’t wait to see the impact you make in the world. We look forward to celebrating you at tonight's Topper Walk and Commencement Ceremony and tomorrow's Ogden College of Science & Engineering at WKU Recognition Ceremony!

Please join us in congratulating the newest WKU Alumni in the Class of 2026! 🎉📐📊📚

🎓 Peyton Hess
Join us in congratulating Peyton Hess, a Hilltopper from Glasgow, graduating with a major in Mathematics, Middle Grades Mathematics, and Science & Mathematics Education.

“The best part of my WKU experience has been experiencing the welcoming Spirit of the Hill. I have met so many caring professors and maintenance/food workers, and I have formed lifelong friendships with people I never knew I needed in my future.

🎯 What’s next for Peyton?
“I recently accepted a job at Cumberland County High School! I will be teaching freshman Algebra 1 and sophomore Geometry for the 2026-2027 school year.”


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🎓 Shelby Johnston
Join us in congratulating Shelby Johnston, a Hilltopper from Franklin, KY, graduating with a major in Mathematics with a concentration in Secondary Education and a major in Middle Grades Mathematics.

“The best part of my WKU experience has been how much I’ve grown through both the learning and the support of my professors. They consistently push you to succeed, not just academically, but in ways that prepare you for your future career and life beyond college. Because of that, I’ve gained not only valuable knowledge and skills for teaching, but also confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of purpose that I know will carry with me moving forward.”

🎯 What’s next for Shelby?
“I will be teaching in a middle school math classroom, school to be determined. Additionally, I will be starting my master's at WKU this summer in Teacher Leadership, with the goal of obtaining a doctorate one day. “


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Congratulations, Zoe!

We are excited to be celebrating our Ogden College student award winners! 👏

From WKU Mathematics:
🏆 Zoe Brown (Outstanding M.S. Graduate Student)
🏆 Rob Kremer (Outstanding M.A. Graduate Student)
🏆 Saga Alka (Henry M. and Zula G. Yarbrough Mathematics Award AND Pauline Lowman Memorial Mathematics Education Award)
🏆 Carter McCray (Hugh F. and Katherine A. Johnson Mathematics Award)
🏆 Madelynne Elmer (Outstanding Middle Grades Mathematics Education Award)
🏆 Jessica Lawless (Robert C. Bueker Mathematics Award)
🏆 Luke Champion (Pi Mu Epsilon Award)