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 […]

Cyber Fellows

Our Community

Cyber Fellows work with both academic and commercial mentors, and regularly engage founders, cyber professionals, and investors throughout the initiative. Cyber Fellows finish equipped to enter into one of the fastest-growing sectors with the skills, network, and know-how to succeed in the marketplace.

Cyber Fellows collaborates with category-leading companies

Partnering with Cyber Fellows is more than a handshake. You’ll gain access to some of the brightest minds in cyber and engineering, creating long-term, collaborative relationships at the intersection of academia and entrepreneurship. Working together, we can accelerate research and development, driving innovation and economic growth.

Partners

Tulsa Innovation Labs
George Kaiser Family Foundation
Team8

Connection to Community

With the partnership of Tulsa Innovation Labs, an organization seeking to make Tulsa the nation’s most inclusive tech community, Cyber Fellows are able to plug right into the heart of a geographic region that has made significant investments in cultivating a dynamic tech ecosystem. TIL envisions a growing cyber workforce that moves Tulsans from all backgrounds into high-growth careers while providing critical enabling technologies for innovation clusters in advanced mobility, energy technology, and virtual health.

Tulsa Innovation Labs
Interactions & Impact

The George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF) wholeheartedly believes that Tulsa is a land of opportunity and is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone, no matter their background, can succeed. Through evidence-based practices that tackle the most pressing problems in the Tulsa community, GKFF works through a variety of channels to deliver meaningful and positive change. Together, GKFF and TIL have laid the groundwork for Tulsa’s cyber ecosystem to thrive. Students will be part of a movement that will cement Tulsa’s position as an influential tech hub that will impact the future of work across the country and around the world.

George Kaiser Family Foundation
Entrepreneurial Instincts & Energy

The Cyber Fellows collaborate closely with Team8 Capital, a powerhouse in technology innovation. Team8, a global company-building venture group headquartered in New York City and Tel Aviv, provides a studio concept company-building team to house and mentor entrepreneurs with their Village, a network of C-level executives in a disciplined process to build and invest in technology companies. Its entrepreneurial and executive talents help enable the Cyber Fellows to push the boundaries of technology and innovate with commercial partners on their most complex cyber problems. Students will gain the knowledge, know-how, and network to shape ideas into industry solutions, all with insight and input from the brightest minds around.

Team8

Experience a community-driven city on the verge of being the next tech hub

Tulsa, Oklahoma is a city brimming with opportunity. With easy access to rich cultural experiences, a vibrant (and rapidly growing) restaurant and microbrewery scene, numerous green spaces, and affordable cost-of-living - it’s time to tap in.

Why Tulsa?

Emerging Tech Ecosystem
New Energy
Established Industry
Arts & Culture
Quality of Life

Emerging Tech Ecosystem

All of the indicators are pointing toward Tulsa being the next prominent tech hub. Organizations like the George Kaiser Family Foundation have laid the groundwork and are activating initiatives for Tulsa to thrive in the 21st century.
New Energy

The city has welcomed more than 12,300 recent transplants over the past 5 years—ambitious and creative, they’ve injected new energy into the City, and you’ll find them working within and across every single sector. Learn more about life in Tulsa.
Established Industry

The region, with an MSA population of ~1M people, has eight Fortune 1000 company headquarters operating out of the Tulsa area. Opportunities, only a short distance from campus, are many.
Arts & Culture

Tulsa is home to world-class arts and cultural institutions, from the Gilcrease and Philbrook art museums to the Woody Guthrie Center and the Bob Dylan Center, opening in 2021—art lovers won’t have trouble filling their itineraries.
Quality of Life

Spend four years, or spend a lifetime. New and lifelong Tulsans enjoy a low cost of living and high quality of life.