Eastern Michigan University issued the following announcement on July 25.
EMU launches esports program to help build a fun and competitive community among students and highlight gaming industry success stories.
Charles Spencer was excited to find other gamers at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) when he moved to Ypsilanti a few years ago after being part of a vibrant gaming culture in New York City. But he became frustrated when EMU's esports club shut down, and he felt the university wasn't as supportive of gaming and esports as it could be.
That's the main reason Spencer, a graduate assistant of esports with the university's Recreation and Intramural Sports department, was excited when EMU hired him to build and oversee the university's new esports program. Esports, a form of competitive gaming, has become increasingly popular and lucrative in recent years as professional players have drawn massive international audiences on streaming platforms. One analysis estimated that esports drew an audience of 443 million and generated over $1 billion in revenue last year.
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Source: Eastern Michigan University
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