Eastern Michigan University has entered a multi-year partnership with Gen.G Esports that will continue efforts to support the academic enrollment goals of the university.
Kicking off on May 20th, as part of the new program, Gen.G will host online discussions which will include a “Women in Gaming Summer Camp” that will focus on attracting new students to the university. Additionally, it will also feature a bi-weekly Super Smash Bros. tournament, entitled the High School Invitational, that will air on Twitch.
“We’re proud to be the first in Michigan to truly integrate esports and gaming into our campus life and offer our students a platform to find a community here” Calvin Phillips, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Eastern Michigan University said in an official statement. “We know how important selecting a college or university is for a student, and we want to differentiate ourselves with a meaningful opportunity and educational platform at EMU.”
“Gen.G continues its commitment to promote education as a viable place to take esports and gaming to the next level to connect their communities” Jordan Sherman, Head of Revenue Operations at Gen.G Esports added. “We’re honored to have Eastern Michigan join the University of Kentucky and University of Pennsylvania within our family to provide competition, curriculum and connections.”
