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Colleges expand esports rosters as programs grow
Original: Gaming the system: Growing the esports roster
A student newspaper reports on how colleges are expanding their esports rosters, examining recruitment, scholarships and the growing institutional investment in competitive gaming programs. Esports has moved from a niche club activity to a structured varsity-style pursuit on many campuses, and schools are increasingly treating roster growth as a way to attract students and stay competitive.
Why now: Esports programs at universities are expanding rapidly, drawing attention to how schools recruit and fund competitive gaming teams.
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Evidence
- Gaming the system: Growing the esports roster · The Simpsonian
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