Department of Mathematics and Statistics: 2025–2026 Academic Year Highlights
Celebrating a year of student success, faculty achievements, innovative research, and community connections at Northern Arizona University.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is excited to share its inaugural annual newsletter, highlighting the people, programs, and accomplishments that shaped the 2025–2026 academic year.
From groundbreaking faculty research and hands-on student learning opportunities to expanding community engagement and launching a new Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science, this year has been filled with exciting milestones. Inside, you’ll discover stories of student achievement, faculty recognition, innovative approaches to mathematics education, and the generosity of alumni and supporters who help make these opportunities possible.
You’ll also get a glimpse of what’s ahead, including plans for the new Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science Research and Innovation Lab, designed to create more opportunities for student research, collaboration, and discovery.
Whether you’re an alumnus, student, faculty member, or friend of the department, thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to another year of learning, discovery, and connection.
Explore the full newsletter below and join us in celebrating the students, faculty, alumni, and friends who make our mathematics and statistics community thrive.
