Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a city with a population of approximately 50,000. Bowling Green is situated at the intersections of Interstate Highway 65, the William H. Natcher Parkway, and U.S. Highways 31W, U.S. 68 and U.S. 231. This highway network hub affords excellent travel routes to and from Bowling Green. By traveling I-65, Nashville is about one hour south, and Louisville is approximately two hours north of Bowling Green. To learn more about the Bowling Green Community, select this  BG-LINK.

About Western Kentucky University

The total enrollment at Western numbers approximately 18,400 undergraduate and graduate students; this number includes more than 1000 minority students, and international students from 55 countries. Western is committed to attracting students and faculty who are dedicated to academic excellence. The University offers an inviting, nurturing, and challenging environment that is responsive to the intellectual, social, and cultural needs of a diverse learning community. To learn more about Western Kentucky University, select this  WKU-LINK.

About Mathematics

The thirty senior Mathematics faculty members are active in research and have published widely in pure and applied mathematics journals. A strong record of research has also been established among the graduate and undergraduate mathematics majors.

The Department is equipped with two computer laboratory/classrooms for mathematics majors and minors; these facilities provide 45 computer stations which are furnished with geometric visualization and symbolic manipulation software. Additionally, all graduate student offices are provided with computers. Library resources include a large collection of mathematics books and monographs as well as subscriptions to over 50 professional journals in mathematics and mathematics education. All faculty and graduate student offices, departmental classrooms, and computer laboratories are located in the Central Wing of the Thompson Complex for the sciences.

Degrees offered in Mathematics include the Bachelor of Arts degree and the Master of Science degree; the graduate degree also includes an option in Mathematics Education.