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Esports

UBTV: How esports electrifies higher education

Colleges and universities are powering up with esports teams to engage a new wave of students and create future career pathways in a rapidly growing industry.

Powered by Full Sail, esports flourishing in Orlando, Florida

The city’s lean toward new technology and the push from its universities have helped open the door for opportunities around competitive gaming.

2 models for powering your esports program

New York’s Keuka College has had an outsize influence on esports. It was one of the first colleges in its state and in Division III to launch a varsity team.

University of Florida provides real career paths around games

Colleges across the country are capitalizing on the video gaming phenomenon. Several in Florida, including UF’s Digital Words Institute, are providing the training ground for students.

4 esports infrastructure models for college teams

When it comes to esports infrastructure and technology, some schools let students build it while other colleges and universities expect their arenas to generate some revenue.

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.

Fri Dec 13th, 2019

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.
Fri Dec 6th, 2019

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.
Thu Nov 21st, 2019

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.
Fri Nov 15th, 2019

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.

Wed Nov 13th, 2019

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