There is an esports arena in Arlington, with many more around the nation increasingly focusing on gaming. This includes educational institutions. Colleges and universities are forming their own teams, and they are now hoping to attract middle and high school students not just to bolster their ranks, but to fuel the burgeoning gaming industry. For … Read more
DEKALB (WREX) — Two students at Northern Illinois University have been given a unique scholarship, given out for the first time in the school’s history. Earlier this year, Northern Illinois University announced it was offering scholarships for players on their Esports team, beginning in the Fall 2022 semester. On Wednesday, NIU announced that two students, … Read more
DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) – Two Northern Illinois University seniors were awarded scholarships this week for their roles in the collegiate gaming community. Angelica Navarrete and James Westlund were chosen as the 2022-23 recipients of the Fierce Gamer scholarship, which highlights Esports as an inclusive, supportive and balanced activity. Organizers said that both Navarrete and Westlund … Read more
