April Welch is the Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at the Illinois Institute of Technology and an esports fanatic. She has a growing program at IIT and shares her story and passion for esports in education. She even shares that starting soon, IIT will be offering their own esports scholarships!
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April Welch (LinkedIn)
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Esports is organized competitive video games allowing schools to redefine their athletic culture, diversify opportunities for student participation, promote physical and mental health, increase collegiate scholarship pathways, and play games! We cannot forget the importance of play!
James O'Hagan (LinkedIn // Twitter) is the Founder and Host of The Academy of Esports podcast.
The Academy of Esports (Website // Twitter)
You may email any questions or topic suggestions to contact@taoesports.com.
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