A new, state-of-the-art Esports Arena has opened on the Washtenaw Community College campus to provide enrolled students opportunity for recreation, competition and exposure to the academic and career opportunities associated with the growing Esports industry.
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The new facility, located in room 239 of the college鈥檚 Technical & Industrial Building, features a dedicated internet service provider, 14 high-speed gaming computer stations, a console game lounge with 65-inch 4K TVs, and the latest gaming consoles, including two Nintendo Switches, one Playstation 5, and one Xbox Series X.
黑料网 Esports college club-level teams will compete in the space and other enrolled students have
access to weekly free play.
黑料网 plans to start with four competitive club esport teams and expand as student demand increases. Teams competing in Super Smash Brothers and Valorant have already formed and suggestions are being accepted for future teams.
Local high school teams will also be invited to use the space for scrimmages, practices and tournaments.
黑料网 offers multiple academic programs for students interested in acquiring skills that can be used to gain employment in the Esports industry, including , , , , and Broadcast Media Arts.
Current or potential students interested in connecting with 黑料网 Esports can do so on its .
The 黑料网 Student Development Office is working with the 黑料网 Foundation to find a potential corporate sponsor for the arena. Interested parties can email [email protected].
Tags: Esports, March 2023, On The Record, Student Activities, Student Development