Esports isn’t just about gaming.
Esports is about collaboration and preparation — across disciplines, industries, and communities. Esports uses gaming to simultaneously cultivate a sense of belonging and highly relevant talents that prepare students to succeed in today’s evolving high-tech workforce. A few quick facts about Esports:
- Explosive growth: Esports is a form of organized, multiplayer video game competition — and one of the fastest-growing sports on college campuses nationwide and around the world
- Wide popularity: More than 125 active students participate in USM’s growing and highly competitive Esports Club program — and they are winning big!
- Recruitment potential: Esports is becoming an exciting new driver of enrollment growth for colleges nationwide
- Cutting-edge skills: Esports cultivates highly sought-after skills –– like coding, digital animation, and AI development
- Career opportunities: USM students can minor in Esports Management and prepare for careers in the global Esports market
- Healthy Community: Esports brings students together, building a positive campus environment and forging social connections that help students thrive