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Esports

How higher ed is shaping the business of esports

Several schools now offer degrees in esports management, marketing and media, allowing students to pursue their dream jobs even if they are unable to make it as professional esports players.

Harrisburg University set to launch esports degree program

Harrisburg University is partnering with Nerd Street Gamers to introduce an Esports Bachelor of Science degree program to provide students with a path to careers in esports.

Full Sail puts on a show at Fortress for high school gamers

Florida esports athletes enjoy camaraderie and ‘Good Game’ competition in Super Smash Brothers tournament at Full Sail University’s iconic arena, The Fortress.

How community colleges are kicking esports into high gear

Community college leaders are finding that esports raises the academic enthusiasm of current students and attracts more new full-time students to campus.

Q and A: Building varsity esports at mighty Kansas

University Business talks with coach Michelle Compton-Muñoz about the future of gaming at KU, which will compete in League of Legends starting in January.

Old Dominion, KU make moves to varsity in esports

The two major universities go all in on esports, elevating it to top-level status on campus; NASEF partners with Japan High School Esports Federation on international collaborative agreement.
Fri Nov 8th, 2019

Butler esports expansion includes student union, garage

The new 7,500-square-foot esports area will feature 16 gaming computers, consoles and a broadcast space, as well as a spot for the potential for training, youth STEM programs and sports camps.

Wed Oct 30th, 2019

U. Kentucky takes bold step forward with esports plan

The University of Kentucky announced it is starting an esports program and partnering with company Gen.G, a pro sports franchise and global company that connects gamers.
Tue Oct 22nd, 2019

Academic Esports Conference and Expo announced by LRP Media Group

The first-of-its-kind event will be dedicated to esports and academics, and provide the tools and structure needed to help launch and advance esports programs and transform learning.
Mon Oct 21st, 2019

Rowan, N3rd Street team up on esports arena, academics

New Jersey university receives $1 million from Philadelphia-based esports company for investment in infrastructure and programs.
Tue Oct 15th, 2019

U of New Haven establishing esports academic program

The University of New Haven created one of the first accredited sports management programs in the country. Now, it is doing the same with esports. The university announced Wednesday it […]
Wed Oct 9th, 2019