Club/varsity team gaming hub puts Ohio University at the forefront of esports development
A renovation transforms a dark, underused storage area into a bright, open esports center for both hard-core gamers and recreational players. The project, located in the lower level of Scripps Hall, attracts potential donors and elevates Ohio University among Mid-American Conference esports programs.
Spaces include a social gaming area, a practice room for the Bobcat Esports club, and a competition room for a varsity team that competes against other MAC teams. A broadcasting booth complete with lighting and cameras ties into the Scripps College of Communication.
The arena gets students out of their dorm rooms and gives them a place to compete, socialize, and build workplace skills in many industries connected to competitive esports.
Dr. Jeff Kuhn Instructional Designer, Office of Instructional Innovation, Ohio University
