Ā鶹ֱ²„ is launching its official Esports program, featuring the development of a dedicated esports and gaming center on its New York City campus. Starting in January 2022, and building off of existing student-led efforts, the varsity esports program will compete across multiple game titles, starting League of Legendsā¢, Valorantā¢, and Super Smash Brothersā¢ teams, becoming Ā鶹ֱ²„ Athleticsā 15th sport.
Both League of Legendsā¢ and Valorantā¢ are under the Riot Games umbrella and feature strategic five-versus-five play. Super Smash Brothersā¢ is published by Nintendo. The Setter squads will compete in the College League of Legends (CLoL) spring season and the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Starleague. Ā鶹ֱ²„ will add varsity Rocket League and Apex Legends teams over the course of spring 2022.
āĀ鶹ֱ²„ is committed to innovative programs that prepare our students for the jobsāand the worldāof the future,ā said Marvin Krislov, Ā鶹ֱ²„ās president. āOur new varsity esports program responds to rapidly growing demand and will give our student athletes the chance to build the skills all sports demand: teamwork, strategy, leadership, discipline, and so much more.āā
āWe have been working to bring Esports to Ā鶹ֱ²„ for the last few years,ā said Ā鶹ֱ²„ Director of Athletics Mark Brown. āEsports and gaming are an undeniable part of today's cultural landscape and a key part of our student's lives. We couldn't be more excited to launch this opportunity for our students.ā
Esports, or competitive video gaming, is one of the fastest growing activities in the world. Over the past decade, it has garnered 300 million players and spectators worldwide. Given the recent cultural shift toward gaming - especially among the college-age demographic - it was a natural decision for Ā鶹ֱ²„ to invest in a program that will provide relevant competitive, curricular and vocational opportunities to current and future students.
In addition to being able to try out for Ā鶹ֱ²„ās varsity teams, students will have the opportunity to serve as student-coaches, be part of a large recreational gaming community, and pursue academic and vocational opportunities in gaming.
To stay connected to Ā鶹ֱ²„ās new esports program follow and link to Ā鶹ֱ²„ās new . For more information on Ā鶹ֱ²„ās esports program or to get involved email esports@pace.edu.
Ā鶹ֱ²„ has a proud history of preparing its diverse student body for a lifetime of professional success as a result of its unique program that combines rigorous academics and real-world experiences. Ā鶹ֱ²„ is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard Universityās Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides. From its beginnings as an accounting school in 1906, Ā鶹ֱ²„ has grown to three campuses, enrolling 13,000 students in bachelorās, masterās, and doctoral programs in more than 150 majors and programs, across a range of disciplines: arts, sciences, business, health care, technology, law, education, and more. The university also has one of the most competitive performing arts programs in the country. Ā鶹ֱ²„ has a signature, newly renovated campus in New York City, located in the heart of vibrant Lower Manhattan, next to Wall Street and City Hall, and two campuses in Westchester County, New York: a 200-acre picturesque Pleasantville Campus and the Elisabeth Haub School of Law in White Plains. or on the Ā鶹ֱ²„ News website
is a member of NCAA Division II, competing within the Northeast-10 Conference (NE10). Ā鶹ֱ²„ Athletics sponsors 15 intercollegiate sports, along with cheer and dance teams and a Pep Band. Known as the Setters, Ā鶹ֱ²„ās official mascot is known as T-Bone. In 2020-21, Ā鶹ֱ²„ student-athletes posted a cumulative grade point average of 3.45. Additionally, a total of 307 Setters were selected to the NE10ās Academic Honor Roll following the spring 2021 semester. All of Ā鶹ֱ²„ās teams in action in 2020-21 made the NE10 Conference postseason championships.
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