The University of Tulsa acquires Fab Lab Tulsa

The University of Tulsa has announced the acquisition of Fab Lab Tulsa, which provides access to digital fabrication tools and resources throughout the community through membership and programming. The move is part of TU’s ongoing efforts to promote innovation and aligns with the university’s global reputation in engineering, computer science, and the creative arts. “We […]

Unique organizational studies program offers expansive opportunities

At roughly 75 majors, organizational studies is one of the largest majors in The University of Tulsa’s Kendall College of Arts & Sciences. From social sciences, media, and arts to business administration, the program provides students a wide range of knowledge and skills, rather than limiting them to a single discipline. But as a so-called […]

TU Law celebrates alumna Sara Hill’s historic confirmation to federal bench

The University of Tulsa’s College of Law congratulates alumna Sara Hill (JD ’03) as she becomes the first Native American woman to serve as a federal judge in Oklahoma. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone in the state’s legal landscape. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to confirm Hill, who fills a vacant […]

New faculty member brings expertise and INSPIRE lab to Psychology Department

The University of Tulsa Department of Psychology has a wide variety of faculty-led research labs. From the Exposure, Relaxation & Rescripting Therapy for Chronic Nightmares study to the Psychophysiology Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience lab, TU offers students the opportunity to participate in ongoing research and even publish their findings. New to Kendall College of Arts […]

More than 60 years of James Joyce Quarterly

Legend has it that Thomas Staley, former provost of The University of Tulsa, founded the James Joyce Quarterly, fondly known as JJQ, in his garage. Or was it his kitchen table? That was more than 60 years ago, and since then the journal has become an internationally esteemed publication known for its publishing of critical […]

School of Cyber Studies

The University of Tulsa’s School of Cyber Studies equips future leaders with knowledge and skills to protect the world’s information and computing infrastructure in an ever-changing environment. Established in 2021 and building on over a quarter century of leadership in cyber security research and education, the school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees taught by a world-class interdisciplinary faculty from a range of professional backgrounds.

Points of Pride

Educating The Next Generation of Cyber Thinkers

Nation’s first and only dedicated academic department in cyber offering B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees
Interdisciplinary by design with faculty spanning computer science, engineering, business, law, social sciences, and humanities
More than 30 Ph.D. students pursuing advanced research study
Designated by the NSA as a Center of Academic Excellence since 2000
UTulsa’s Cyber Corps program has graduated more than 350 students since fall 2001, with 70 percent working at the NSA or CIA

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What is cyber studies?

Department faculty

Cyber studies faculty are leading scholars in their fields. As an emerging discipline, our faculty are experts in both their traditional fields – be it computer science, engineering, social science, or beyond – and cyber studies. With a commitment to fostering academic excellence, faculty engage students inside and outside the classroom. They conduct high-impact research with UTulsa students at all academic levels and are dedicated educators.

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Beyond the classroom

UTulsa students have a range of opportunities for getting involved in cyber security beyond the classroom. Undergraduate students regularly work alongside faculty and Ph.D. students to solve open problems. UTulsa's Cyber Club, Root66 Tulsa, trains teams of students to compete in national competitions such as the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC).

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Cyber studies and its impact

The word cyber originates in cybernetics, a term that describes the study of control systems and communications between humans and machines. We now use the word cyber as an adjective associated with activities that involve computers and computer networks. In that sense, cyber studies refers to the broader study of the internet and its impact on society in many fields: health, science, engineering, business, law, public policy, technology, privacy, computer security, cyber-physical systems, and many others.

The University of Tulsa School of Cyber Studies is the first and only dedicated academic department nationwide offering B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in cyber studies. The B.S. and M.S. degrees in Cyber Security prepare graduates for careers in cyber defense using a hands-on curriculum adhering to the NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense guidelines. The Ph.D. in Cyber Studies encourages students to pursue research under the supervision of a faculty member. Its curriculum is flexible enough to encourage interdisciplinary scholarship to tackle pressing open problems.