News & Events
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Katie Cahill and Nneka Walson Step into New Roles at CECS
The College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) is pleased to share two exciting personnel updates that mark the next…
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Student Spotlight: Ben Wallace
Ben is a Sophomore at CECS, majoring in Data Science. He is a Student Ambassador. Keep scrolling to learn more about him…
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Student Spotlight: Kayla Stevenson
Kayla is a Senior at CECS, majoring in Applied Artificial Intelligence. She is a Student Ambassador. Keep scrolling to learn…
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How Tennessee can help close the cybersecurity jobs gap
This article originally appeared in the Knoxville News Sentinel on October 8, 2025. By Ozlem Kilic, Vice Provost and Founding Dean Cybersecurity threats…
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Student Spotlight: Eric Castelan
Eric Castelan is a Senior at CECS, majoring in Applied Artificial Intelligence. He is our Lead Student Ambassador. Keep scrolling…
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Higher Ed Is More Relevant than Ever – The CECS Way
In nearly every public conversation about higher education today, one question looms large: Is college still worth it? It’s a…
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University of Tennessee Secures $1 Million NSF Grant to Build Semiconductor Workforce Pipeline
Knoxville, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) has been awarded a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation…
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AI is already a force in Tennessee’s economy. Our workforce can turbocharge it.
This article originally appeared in the Knoxville News Sentinel on September 3, 2025. By Ozlem Kilic, Vice Provost and Founding Dean Artificial…
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Designing Your Career in a Disrupted World: Throw Out the Old Rules
This article originally appeared in the Knoxville News Sentinel on August 4, 2025. By Ozlem Kilic, Vice Provost and Founding…
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The College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) Welcomes New Faculty, Announces Promotions, and Expands Staff as Momentum Builds
The College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) is thrilled to announce several new additions to our dynamic and rapidly…