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Esports Opportunities Abound as Industry Booms

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Esports Opportunities Abound as Industry Booms
To meet a rising demand, a number of colleges and universities have developed esports programs, including some of the top-rated in the nation such as the University of California–Irvine, Ohio State University, University of Texas, and others. Courtesy of University of California–Irvine
Lynn Hackman
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In an ongoing phenomenon that has been quietly rising in popularity as well as profits, competitive gaming in the form of esports is garnering the attention of top universities throughout the country.

The trend is due, in part, to resulting growth in information technology and audiovisual careers, as well as an explosion in esports audiences that rival those of traditional sports such as the NFL.

Lynn Hackman
Lynn Hackman
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Lynn is a reporter for the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times, based in Orange County. She has enjoyed a 25-year career as a senior-level strategic public relations and contingency planning executive. An editor, blogger, and columnist, Lynn also has experience as a television and radio show producer and host. For six years, she was co-host of Sunday Brunch with Tom and Lynn on KOCI 101.5 FM. She is also active in the Newport Beach community, serving as chair emeritus of the Newport Beach City Arts Commission, among various positions with other local organizations.
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