CaneCareers’ Christy Caves captains a winning team

College can be a challenge, but The University of Tulsa aims to implement innovative methods to aid students in leveraging the benefits of attending a top-notch institution. By guiding students toward their professional journey and building confidence in their abilities, Christy Caves and the CaneCareers team are making an astounding difference for graduates and the university overall.

Caves has been an integral part of the TU family for more than 20 years; she received her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2002 and her law degree in 2005. As a student-athlete, Caves was a vital member of the TU softball team, earning the Ultimate Team Award and the Dan Bitson Courage Award in 2002.

Prior to being asked to lead CaneCareers, she was the associate director and public service coordinator in the College of Law’s Office of Professional Development, where she coordinated programs for TU Law students and alumni and corresponded with prospective employers. Caves also served as the inaugural assistant dean and director of experiential learning, where she organized TU Law’s externship program, providing students the opportunity to gain academic credit while working under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney or judge before returning to the Office of Professional Development as associate dean and director until commencing her current role as executive director of CaneCareers.

Caves’ commitment to the students she serves today mirrors the commitment she exhibited in the classroom and on the softball field two decades ago. Reign ’Cane!