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NECC Set to Host First In-Person Business Meeting this January

NECC Set to Host First In-Person Business Meeting this January

The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) announced today that it will be hosting the company's first-ever in-person business meeting and other sessions in Columbus, Ohio this coming January.
  • October 17, 2024
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More Than a Video Game: NYU’s Players on the Challenges of Competing in an Emerging Sport

More Than a Video Game: NYU’s Players on the Challenges of Competing in an Emerging Sport

But if you ask NYU’s esports team, you’ll find the sport involves a lot more strategy, teamwork and skill than your average video game karting race. 
  • October 17, 2024
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Cleveland State Unveils New On-Campus ESports Lab

Cleveland State Unveils New On-Campus ESports Lab

Cleveland State University unveiled their new Esports Lab recently in Fenn Hall, marking a significant milestone for the program.
  • October 04, 2024
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NECC Announces Partnership with Crit Apparel

NECC Announces Partnership with Crit Apparel

Crit Apparel and the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) are excited to announce a strategic partnership aimed at providing students and schools with access to apparel and merchandise services.
  • October 02, 2024
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College CoD is Back

College CoD is Back

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is almost upon us, and that means College COD’s finest players will be back on the grind in preparation for the 2025 season.
  • October 01, 2024
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NECC and NASEF Partner for High School to College Esports Pipeline

NECC and NASEF Partner for High School to College Esports Pipeline

The NECC will work with NASEF to enhance the pipeline ensuring that scholastic players have opportunities to continue their gaming careers with NECC member institutions
  • September 30, 2024
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Brand New Esports Facility Launches at Trine University

Brand New Esports Facility Launches at Trine University

With one push of a big red button, Trine University’s latest facilities upgrade went live last week. 
  • September 27, 2024
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How the University of Maryland is Leveling Up Diversity in Esports

How the University of Maryland is Leveling Up Diversity in Esports

Playing the character-based, first-person shooter video game Valorant, the headset-wearing members of UMD’s Team Lilac crushed Northern Virginia Community College, 3-0, in the Fall 2023 National Esports Collegiate Conference Mideast Championship.
  • September 09, 2024
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NECC Announces Partnership with the Scholastic Esports Awards

NECC Announces Partnership with the Scholastic Esports Awards

The Scholastic Esports Awards are a brand new project designed to bring together educators, students, and industry experts for a celebration of talent, dedication, and innovation within the scholastic esports space.
  • September 06, 2024
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NECC Announces Partnership with USAEL to Establish a Pipeline of Graduating Talent from K12 to Collegiate

NECC Announces Partnership with USAEL to Establish a Pipeline of Graduating Talent from K12 to Collegiate

The US Academic Esports League (USAEL), a leading provider of esports education, today announced a partnership with the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC), home to esports competition for more than 500 colleges and universities throughout North America.
  • September 04, 2024
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NECC Announces Partnership with Ignite Tournaments

NECC Announces Partnership with Ignite Tournaments

Ignite Tournaments, a leader in competitive esports tournament organization, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC), one of the premier organizations in North American collegiate esports.
  • August 29, 2024
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NECC Announces Updates to Preseason Structure

NECC Announces Updates to Preseason Structure

Following recommendations from a subcommittee created to explore the best way to enhance the NECC's preseason efforts and placement model, the NECC announced changes to how its preseason will work today.
  • August 28, 2024
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