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The news and alumni spotlights for Washington State University's Department of Mathematics and Statistics are both on the department homepage at math.wsu.edu. Scroll past the introductory sections ("Creative minds. Critical thinking." and "Limitless possibilities.") to reach In the news, followed by Department Alumni Spotlights. Both sections show only a few highlighted items; the news section links onward to a fuller news page.
In the news
This section lists dated items about faculty research, conferences, and student awards. The homepage excerpt shows these entries:
| Date | Item | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | WSU mathematician calculates how to combat viral outbreaks | Xueying "Snow" Wang uses computational modeling to study how viral infections spread, from processes inside individual cells to outbreaks across populations |
| July 2, 2026 | Kalispel students experience international conference at WSU | Kalispel students joined mathematicians and statisticians from around the world at the International Biometric Society regional conference in Pullman in early June |
| April 29, 2026 | WSU SURCA undergraduate researchers earn 65 awards | 73 students at the 2026 Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities received 65 awards totaling $14,000 |
| March 6, 2026 | Sociology's Hafiz wins CAS 3MT Qualifier | Six competitors took part in the College of Arts and Sciences 3 Minute Thesis qualifier on March 5 in Goertzen Hall |
A "Read more news about math & stats" link at the end of the section leads to additional department news. Use the homepage when you want the latest few items; follow that link when you need older stories or a fuller archive.
Department Alumni Spotlights
This section profiles former students. The featured entry is Dr. Cameron Sweet, recently elected Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Associate Professor at Saint Martin's University in Lacey, WA. He earned a Ph.D. (2018) in Mathematics with Education Emphasis and an M.S. (2016) in Statistics at WSU, working with Dr. Nairanjana Dasgupta. As a graduate teaching assistant he often taught STAT 412, STAT 212, and introductory mathematics courses, and he took part in the department's Math Education Seminar and AMS activities on campus and at conferences.
The profile also notes his community involvement in Pullman, including leading graduate student and children's Bible studies with Emmanuel Baptist Church Pullman and serving with Family Promise of the Palouse. The excerpt cuts off mid-sentence at "ran the Steptoe Canyon," so open the spotlight on the site to read the rest.
How these sections fit the department site
The homepage is organized as a single scrolling page: a short statement of the department's scope (connections to technology, biology, cryptography, physics, education, psychology, and business), a pointer to the department's research strengths, then the news and alumni sections. The news items show what faculty and students are currently doing; the alumni spotlights show where graduates have gone. For prospective students or alumni checking on the department, reading both gives a quick picture of current activity and career outcomes.
If you're looking for something specific, such as a faculty member's research page or graduate program details, start from the homepage navigation rather than the news list, since the news section covers only selected stories.