Tova Brown, Class of 2010, graduated from Bethany Lutheran College with a Mathematics major (also pursuing Theatre). She received the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship and earned her Ph.D. in Analysis from the University of Arizona. Following academic work in France, she now serves on the mathematics faculty at Wisconsin Lutheran College, where she teaches courses in real and complex analysis, discrete mathematics, and differential equations.

Tova’s passion for both mathematics and theater highlights her unique collegiate experience—she explains that both disciplines require “creative problem solving,” whether adjusting a production design or constructing an abstract mathematical proof. At Bethany, she completed two summer research programs in computational group theory and abstract analysis, received awards from national mathematics conferences, and engaged deeply in undergraduate scholarship under professors like Aaron Luttman and Julie Kjeer.

Reflecting on her time at Bethany, Tova says, “Faculty and staff from across the College have encouraged and inspired me, and my classmates are friends that I will treasure forever. Bethany has provided me with some very unique and wonderful opportunities, all in a beautiful Christ‑centered environment…”

Her journey—from Mathematics major to doctoral researcher and mathematics instructor—illustrates how Bethany Lutheran College equips graduates with analytical rigor, creative thinking, and a foundation of faith that encourages curiosity and service. Tova’s path demonstrates a career shaped by scholarly excellence, Christian witness, and a dedication to empowering others through teaching and discovery.