Source: Daily Breeze Cal State Dominguez Hills celebrated the grand opening this week of an esports facility, which university officials said is “a staple strategy to benefit enrollment, retention, recruitment, and career readiness.” The Toro Esports Academy is on the second floor of the Leo F. Cain University Library. It will serve the entire university community by providing a classroom, an arena and an incubator for students, university officials said in a recent press release. In recent years, esports has gained traction among various higher institutions, some of which have created facilities and developed curriculum to promote gaming as a collegiate sport. One in five schools ... Read More
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KABC: Cal State Dominguez Hills Celebrates Grand Opening of New Toro Esports Academy
Source: KABC California State University Dominguez Hills celebrated the grand opening of its new Toro Esports Academy, a facility dedicated to the university's robust Esports program. According to the school's website, the academy features a competitive arena for students with 38 gaming stations, three broadcast stations with new equipment, and classroom space that will enable academic courses to be taught on-site. "We have an academics and research component where we're pushing curriculum as well," explained Kevin Buchmiller, the director of Esports at the university. "We have career development opportunities with workshops and seminars." School officials said the ... Read More
CSUDH Announces Partnership with ViewSonic for New Esports Incubation Lab
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has entered into a partnership with gaming giant ViewSonic to furnish the university's new Esports Incubation Lab, as well as providing support for other career-building opportunities and activities. "The CSUDH community is grateful to be working with an industry leader like ViewSonic, who cares about putting students first,” said Ruben Caputo, academic advisor and general manager of the CSUDH Esports Association, which was established in 2017 and currently has over 200 members. “The partnership collaboration will allow us to make an even bigger impact as we enter our brand-new esports facility." Under the terms of the agreement, ... Read More
