The N.C. General Assembly recently approved $1.5 million in state funds for UNC Charlotte’s esports program.
Charlotte, Nick (Queens City News) – UNC Charlotte players could see a boost to their esports program, thanks to the North Carolina General Assembly.
The Scholastic Gaming Program will get $1.5 million from the latest state budget for a “dedicated eSports space” in Norm’s Loft in the Popp Martin Student Union. School leaders say they will begin work on designing and building the space once they receive funding.
UNC Charlotte alumnus and current state representative Jason Sain worked at the school to obtain credits.
The school’s program has grown by leaps and bounds since 2013, with only a few students participating. School leaders now say there are more than 24,000 participants involved in the program, with Charlotte students and alumni receiving consoles.
In the press launch, the school defended its position in the gaming world. Last December, Charlotte was among the 10 universities nominated for College Program of the Year at the Esports Awards. Nine of the competing institutions had collegiate esports programs, while Charlotte was the only student-led club.
Six months later, Niner Esports won Club of the Year at the 2023 EsportsU Collegiate Awards, and Sanchez was runner-up for Club President of the Year.
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