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NECC Releases Tournament Titles, Schedule for Fall Semester

NECC Releases Tournament Titles, Schedule for Fall Semester

The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) shared information about its tournament offerings for the upcoming fall semester. The NECC is planning on offering 12 tournaments spanning eight titles during the fall.
  • August 08, 2024
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NECC Announces the Creation of Project I

NECC Announces the Creation of Project I

The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) announced the creation of "Project I," an initiative designed to advance and promote collegiate esports. Project I aims to bring together NCAA Division I schools in a new competitive format.
  • August 06, 2024
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Illinois Wesleyan's Esports Teams See Winning Streak, Build Community

Illinois Wesleyan's Esports Teams See Winning Streak, Build Community

The trophy cabinet for the Illinois Wesleyan University Esports Program is getting full. With teams devoted to video games like Super Smash Bros, League of Legends, Overwatch and Valorant, players have been dominating in the virtual arena — earning several regional and national titles. 
  • August 06, 2024
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NECC and Bye Blue Light Partner to Promote Eye Health for the 2024-2025 Academic Year

NECC and Bye Blue Light Partner to Promote Eye Health for the 2024-2025 Academic Year

The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) announced today that is has extended its partnership with Bye Blue Light, a leader in customized eyewear protection for collegiate esports athletes.
  • July 31, 2024
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University of Oklahoma Esports Welcomes Students, Public to Campus Gaming Facility

University of Oklahoma Esports Welcomes Students, Public to Campus Gaming Facility

“Gaming is for everyone” is the mantra of the founder and director of the OU Esports and Co-Curricular Innovation program. 
  • July 29, 2024
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NECC Partners with DreamSeat

NECC Partners with DreamSeat

The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) announced today it has agreed to a partnership with DreamSeat.
  • July 24, 2024
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NECC to Support the Great American Conference as the League Announces the Addition of Esports

NECC to Support the Great American Conference as the League Announces the Addition of Esports

The Great American Conference (GAC) announced today it will be adding esports to the conference’s competitive offerings beginning this fall.
  • July 03, 2024
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Purdue Partners with Dell Technologies to Establish Gaming Lounge on Campus

Purdue Partners with Dell Technologies to Establish Gaming Lounge on Campus

Dell Technologies and Purdue University have reached an agreement to establish the Alienware Purdue Gaming Lounge, marking it as one of the largest dedicated collegiate gaming facilities in the country.
  • June 17, 2024
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NECC Seeking Applicants for Committee Positions

NECC Seeking Applicants for Committee Positions

The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) is currently seeking people to serve on a number of its committees.
  • June 14, 2024
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Meet the Two-Time World Champion Leading NC State Esports

Meet the Two-Time World Champion Leading NC State Esports

Join us as we sit down with Cody Elsen, NC State’s first esports program director, to learn more about his history as a gamer and coach and his plans for NC State Esports.
  • May 24, 2024
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NECC Announces Partnership with SERENDIPITY Gaming

NECC Announces Partnership with SERENDIPITY Gaming

The National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) announced today it has agreed to a partnership with SERENDIPITY Gaming, a furniture company and overall support ecosystem designed to help collegiate esports programs grow, develop, and provide their communities with the necessary tools for success.
  • May 01, 2024
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Redbird Esports Claims All Three MVC Titles in Inaugural Esports Championships

Redbird Esports Claims All Three MVC Titles in Inaugural Esports Championships

This past Saturday, Redbird Esports (Illinois State University's esports program) hosted the first-ever Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Esports Championships and secured wins in each of the three titles the conference sponsored. 
  • April 23, 2024
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