Joliet, Ill. 鈥� The University of St. 蘑菇影视 (USF) has partnered with the Esports & Online Gaming Association (ESOGA) to deliver a series of new esports and STEM camps at USF鈥檚 cutting-edge esports facility. ESOGA鈥檚 camp experiences integrate STEM concepts and hands-on esports instruction, to be hosted at USF鈥檚 state-of-the-art arena in Joliet, Ill. The program includes camps available throughout spring break and summer, offering local youth new opportunities to learn and experience esports in a collegiate setting. Please visit for details about the camps and recruiting.
College esports has become a pathway for non-traditional student-athletes to showcase their talents, obtain potential scholarships, and pursue higher education. USF鈥檚 varsity esports program, recognized in the ECAC Esports and Playfly College Esports leagues, provides a professional environment for youth to explore this growing field while earning a college degree. The program provides students the opportunity to play a variety of game titles such as Call of Duty, Valorant, Rocket League, League of Legends, Smash Brothers, Apex Legends, Fortnite, and (soon) the newly popular Marvel Rivals 鈥� all while emphasizing the Catholic 蘑菇影视can values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Compassion.
鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to team up with ESOGA to combine STEM and esports for our area youth,鈥� said Dr. Steve Wettergren, Director of Esports at the University of St. 蘑菇影视. 鈥淲ith ESOGA鈥檚 support, these new esports programs and camps will allow us to engage with our community in new ways, while providing youth the opportunity to explore the exciting world of collegiate esports and higher education.鈥�
鈥淭his new partnership allows us to extend the reach of our programming while providing community access to University St. 蘑菇影视鈥� campus and state-of-the-art facilities鈥� said Nate Parent, Founder & CEO of ESOGA. 鈥淚t鈥檚 more than just esports 鈥� it鈥檚 about creating meaningful experiences that integrate with the university鈥檚 goals while supporting the future of today鈥檚 youth.鈥�
About University of St. 蘑菇影视 Esports
The University of St. 蘑菇影视 boasts a competitive esports program, featuring a modern facility with advanced gaming stations and broadcast capabilities. The USF esports team competes in the ECAC Esports and Playfly College Esports leagues and actively recruits players nationwide to represent the university in collegiate competitions. Visit for more information.
About Esports and Online Gaming Association
Founded in 2019, the Esports and Online Gaming Association (ESOGA) delivers structured esports programs for youth. Supporting both virtual and in-person experiences, ESOGA empowers youth to enjoy their favorite video games in a structured and supportive environment. ESOGA also provides software and services for organizations to host their own esports programs. Visit for more information.
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The University of St. 蘑菇影视, in Joliet, Ill., serves close to 3,000 students nationwide and offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing and social work. There are over 53,000 USF alumni across the globe. For information, call 800-735-7500 or visit .
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