Gaming has been part of Jordan Marelli’s life ever since he picked up a DS as a kid. Now he’s one of the top Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players in the world. And he’s finding new ways to level up as a player, a student, and, perhaps one day, a professional in the growing esports industry.
3D-scanning technology could transform the world of art and how it’s displayed. A UNCG faculty member is laying the groundwork for using this software responsibly to enrich the museum-going experience.
UNCG’s esports club exploded in popularity since it began more than a decade ago. Now they’re playing competitively and are already lining the display case with trophies.
Does your child love esports or sports? Or could they spend the summer discovering something new? Now is the time to sign up your kids for one of UNCG’s summer camps or explore ways your campus unit can support these community efforts.
In January, UNC Greensboro was chosen as one of just 36 U.S. universities for an Unreal Academic Partnership by Cary-based Epic Games, makers of Unreal Engine 3D computer graphics tool and Fortnite, one of the world’s most popular video games.
UNCG’s student-led esports club scores recognition for drawing new members from the campus community with diverse social events and opportunities to work tournaments as well as compete in them.
UNCG Esports is excited to announce that Jordin Hipps has been nominated for Student Leader of the Year, and the UNCG Gaming and Esports Club is nominated for Club of the Year at the Scholastic Esports Awards. Spartans can support their chance to win by voting daily ahead of the… Continue reading…
UNCG and the nonprofit Wakaboomee Program provided a day of gaming for middle school and high school students, where they also got a roadmap to future careers.
Innovate UNCG and the Institute for Partnerships in Education pair up to offer a Girls Who Game club at Guilford County Schools.
UNCG professors partner with SparkNC to develop on-demand learning units for high school students interested in high-tech career fields. It’s a project that extends the reach of higher education and engages students with academic applications for video gaming.