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Math faculty member adapts to meet growing enrollment
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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.
Calculating the solution
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
PhD student Nuzhat Nuari Khan Rivu uses math to solve real-world problems