Campbellsville University Mathematics Department

05/29/2026

🧮 PROMOTION 🧮
Join us in congratulating Dr. Ryan Gipson, Associate/Lead Professor of Mathematics, on his appointment to Chair of the Division of Agriculture, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences! Dr. Gipson has been a faculty member in the Campbellsville University Mathematics Department for 7 years.

05/27/2026

🧮 PRESS RELEASE 🧮
Dr. Ashlee Matney, Professor of Mathematics and current Chair of the Department of Mathematics, has been named Dean of the new School of Humanities and Sciences.

Campbellsville University has named Dr. Ashlee Matney as Dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences, bringing leadership, academic experience, and a commitment to student success and academic excellence.

05/21/2026

🧮 MATH STUDENT SPOTLIGHT 🧮
Each semester, math faculty are asked to nominate current math majors for the Math Student Spotlight.

This semester, we had two seniors in our spotlight - Mr. Chase Maynard and Mr. John Fisher.

Please join us in congratulating them on their accomplishments!

05/20/2026

🧮 🧑‍🎓 MAY 2026 GRADUATION 👨‍🎓 🧮
Join us in congratulating our May 2026 math graduates!

~ Ellie Eisses, Mathematics Education Major, Secondary Education Minor, Spanish Education Area
~ John Fisher, Mathematics Major, Accounting Minor
~ Gabriel Mauer, Biology Major, Chemistry Major, Mathematics Minor
~ Isaac Rogers, Mathematics Education Middle Grades and Secondary Education Combined Major
~ Kent Smith, Mathematics Major, Computer Science Minor

We are proud of all of our graduates!

05/16/2026

🧮 CELEBRATING 10 YEARS 🧮
Mr. Troy Young, Instructor of Mathematics, was recognized this week for 10 years of full-time service at CU.

Congratulations, Mr. Young! We are grateful for your service to the CU Mathematics Department!

04/29/2026

🧮 PROMOTIONS 🧮
Join us in congratulating Dr. Ashlee Matney on her promotions to Professor of Mathematics and Dean of the School of Humanities and Sciences!

Dr. Matney has been a faculty member in the Campbellsville University Mathematics Department for 17 years, serving as Chair of the Department for the past 4 years. She will be stepping down as Chair to assume the Dean position this summer.

04/24/2026

🧮 FACULTY OFFICER 🧮
Congratulations to Dr. Ryan Gipson, Lead/Associate Professor of Mathematics, on being elected the Campbellsville University Faculty Forum Secretary for 2026-2027!

04/21/2026

🧮 SAMME #15 - Dr. Todd Young 🧮

Thank you to Dr. Todd Young from Ohio University for presenting at the SAMME today!

Thank you to all the students, faculty, and colleagues who came. We hope to see you again at the next SAMME in the fall!

04/21/2026

🧮 OLFY AWARD 🧮
Join us in congratulating Mrs. Debbie Pierce, Instructor of Mathematics, on receiving the 2026 OLFY (Online Faculty of the Year) award!

In addition to teaching in-person and online, Mrs. Pierce has worked with course re-designs, recording lectures, updating notes and assignments, and clarifying online course format for better student experiences. Beyond the teaching aspects, Mrs. Pierce serves as the “go-to” person in the department for online needs. Her knowledge and expertise are a great asset to the math department faculty and students, as well as the University as a whole.

The math department is proud to offer high-quality learning in-person and online!

04/16/2026

Celebrating excellence in the Math Department at Campbellsville University’s Honors & Awards Night!

We are proud of the incredible achievements of our students:
Mathematics Award – John Fisher
Mathematics Award - Sergio Laguna Velarde
Computer Science Award - Sergio Laguna Velarde
Physics Award (Math Emphasis) – Paige Serifini
Chemistry Award (Math Minor) – Gabriel Maurer
Alumni Association Leadership Award (Math Minor) – Gabriel Maurer

Special recognition to Ellie Eisses for an outstanding year:
Spanish P-12 Education Award
School of Education 8–12 Award
Mathematics Award
Co-Valedictorian

And a special congratulations to Mr. Caleb Siler for receiving the Dr. John Chowning Diversity & Community-Building Faculty Award.