Xu publishes on new way to spot hidden symmetry patterns
Tianyuan Xu, assistant professor of mathematics & statistics, published "Branching rules of minuscule representations via a new partial order" in Combinatorial Theory.
Calculus Placement Test
Incoming first-year students can take our calculus self-placement test to determine the course for which they should register.
Department News
Check out Big Math Network, an online resource that promotes careers in Business, Industry and Government to students and departments of the mathematical sciences.
Game Night for Mathemematics & Statistics and Computer Science majors, Tuesdays at 6:00 PM in Jepson Hall 212C during fall and spring semesters.
If you are a first year student interested in mathematics, mathematical economics, statistics, or data science, and would like to be added to our email list serv, send a request to Kathy Rothert, krothert@richmond.edu.
2025-2026 Colloquium Series
September 17, 2025: Summer Research Presentations
October 1, 2025: Michael Marsh-Soloway
October 22, 2025: Alison Marr
October 27, 2025: Shuxing Li
Andrew Brady, ’24, Awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Andrew Brady, ’24, a double major in mathematics and computer science, has been awarded a Goldwater Scholarship. The Goldwater Scholarship is a national award for students who are pursuing STEM disciplines and who are likely to go to graduate school in a STEM discipline.
Faculty Highlights
Wares, Blondino, and student publish on mathematical modeling analysis used to understand best opioid addiction treatments
Courtney Blondino, assistant professor of health studies, and Joanna Wares, associate professor of mathematics, published "Beyond MAT Expansion: A Mathematical Modeling Analysis of Opioid Use Disorder Intervention Efficacy" in Mathematical Biosciences along with Maniha Akram, ’24.
Ross publishes book on operator theory
Bill Ross, professor of mathematics, published The Wonders of the Cesàro Operator. The graduate-level book surveys the classical Cesàro operator, covering its history, properties, and modern generalizations.
Arnold and Tilton awarded grant to develop AI tools for TV and film research
Taylor Arnold, professor of data science and statistics, and Lauren Tilton, professor of digital humanities and director of UR’s Center for Liberal Arts and AI, received a grant to support their research to develop AI models that analyze film and television. The funding is part of a larger award from Schmidt Sciences and includes collaboration with colleagues at UC Berkeley and Bowdoin College.
University of Richmond Student Receives Projects for Peace Grant for Work in Ghana
University of Richmond senior Stevi Dugas has received a Projects for Peace grant for her project aimed at breaking cycles of poverty among single mothers and youth in Ghana.
UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
A&S Student Symposium showcases undergraduate research
With 400+ presenters across 30 disciplines, the annual University of Richmond event transforms campus into a forum for discovery, creativity, and collaboration.
UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
University of Richmond professors bring learning into the residence halls
Faculty in Residence host events and build relationships that connect academic and residential life.
Rankings News
University of Richmond Ranked by Peace Corps as 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities
University of Richmond is ranked No. 10 among small-sized schools on the Peace Corps’ 2026 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities list.
Contact Us
Mailing address:
Department of Math & Computer Science
212 Jepson Hall
221 Richmond Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Phone: (804) 289-8077
Fax: (804) 287-6444
Department Chair: Dr. Jeremy LeCrone
Mathematics Program Coordinator: Dr. Heather Russell
Academic Administrative Coordinator: Kathy Rothert