
Academies and Centers
Academies and Centers


Center for Innovation and Digital Transformation
The Center for Innovation and Digital Transformation (CIDT) is the bridge between businesses and digital innovation. We help organizations identify innovations that provide business value. CIDT support organizations in a variety of ways such as certificate programs, internships, and mutually beneficial research.
Goolsby Leadership Academy
The Goolsby Leadership Academy invigorates conventional learning with an approach based on leadership principles, challenging students to be problem solvers and ethical leaders. Goolsby Scholars engage with executives both in the classroom and the real world through internships, exploratory study and special projects. Distinguished faculty collaborate with the scholars in a dynamic applied learning environment, enhancing the academic experience of discovery.
RISE Academy
RISE Academy provides College of Business (COB) students from underrepresented demographics an opportunity to get a jumpstart on their future careers. Embark on your college journey with RISE Academy, a professional development program focused on getting you “career ready.”
Ryan-Reilly Center for Urban Land Utilization
The Ryan-Reilly Center for Urban Land Utilization is the bridge between the academic side and the practice of real estate and urban economics.