We are thrilled to announce that the Board of Trustees approved three new CECS Bachelor of Science degrees during their winter meeting. The Applied Artificial Intelligence degree, Data Science degree, and Innovative Transdisciplinary Studies degree are designed to equip students with in-demand and sought-after skills needed to excel in careers of the future and fill…
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Ben is a Sophomore at CECS, majoring in Data Science. He is a Student Ambassador. Keep scrolling to learn more about him and his time at CECS! What interested you about CECS? When I first toured the college before becoming a student, I knew I wanted to be a data science major, but I accidentally went to…
Nyja Casey is a senior at CECS, majoring in Applied Artificial Intelligence, with a double minor in Data Science and UX Design. She is a Student Ambassador. Keep scrolling to learn more about her and her time at CECS! What interested you about CECS and what brought you here? I started out as an exploratory…
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The College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) is thrilled to announce several new additions to our dynamic and rapidly growing team. Fueled by strong enrollment, an expanding portfolio of innovative intercollegiate programs, and groundbreaking research success, CECS is at an exciting moment of momentum and impact. As CECS continues to redefine what higher education…
This article originally appeared in the Knoxville News Sentinel on August 4, 2025. By Ozlem Kilic, Vice Provost and Founding Dean Your current job could disappear in the next few years. Your next one hasn’t been invented. Whether you’re entering the workforce or decades into a career, one truth holds: The world of work is…
Kayla is a Senior at CECS, majoring in Applied Artificial Intelligence. She is a Student Ambassador. Keep scrolling to learn more about her and her time at CECS! What interested you about CECS? I was drawn to CECS because of its forward-thinking approach and strong focus on artificial intelligence. What stood out most was how…