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Why Ottawa University Built a State-of-the-Art Esports Arena

While other campuses may have a room with a dozen computers set aside for esports, Ottawa University, located in Ottawa, Kan., provides its esports team with a fully outfitted arena in its Larry D. Peters Auditorium. The university set up the stadium with a state-of-the-art video production system and broadcasting capabilities, in addition to stocking it with computer power through a build-out with Horizon AVL and CDW.

The arena supports the university's goal of training students for careers in esports after graduation.

Participants

Derek Beach, Captain, Varsity Overwatch Team, Ottawa University
Connor Alne, Esports Head Coach, Ottawa University
Arabie Conner, Director of Athletics, Ottawa University
Adam Caylor, Director of Technical, User and Esports Operations, Ottawa University

Video Highlights

Ottawa University, an 800-student school in Kansas, decided to build a major esports arena to recruit students and train them for jobs.
Ottawa Braves Captain Derek Beach is one of the students benefiting from the build-out, which he says is a major draw for his university.
Head Coach Connor Alne and others train the students in esports competition and multimedia production.

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The infographic report, "Securing Higher Education – It Takes Two" found the following:

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