Saudi Arabia’s mega project appoints founding president for first university in NEOM

Saudi Arabia’s mega project appoints founding president for first university in NEOM

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM has appointed Dr. Andreas Cangellaris as the founding president of NEOM U – the first university in the megacity project.

Cangellaris has served as Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost since 2018 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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“Dr. Cangellaris will lead the development of NEOM U on its journey to become a pre-eminent knowledge institution that supports NEOM’s vision as an innovation hub and a society enhanced by the opportunities of new technology,” a statement from NEOM said.

It referred to the Education, Research and Innovation (ERI) hub that seeks to enable future generations through technology from the early years.

“It will be a university without boundaries, leveraging next-generation educational technologies with both on-site and online learning,” the statement said, adding that its graduates will fortify digital and technological thinking and seek the ability to design innovative solutions.

The university will initially offer academic and research programs covering computer science, engineering and design, media, art and entertainment, as well as business.

“To change the world for the better, you need everyone to become a change agent. And this is what NEOM U will do by bringing together learners from