From textbooks and pencils to keyboards and controllers, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga esports program brings students from across campus to play video games. What was once a club for gamers has turned into a program for students to play competitively for scholarships or a place to go with friends after class to game.
Scenic City Invitational scores big in Chattanooga Comic Con debut
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s esports program hosted the inaugural Scenic City Invitational from Sept. 26-28, drawing 20 Rocket League teams from across the country to compete for a share of the $3,000 prize pot.
Game on: How UTC esports is leveling up
With a new home in Maclellan Gym, a growing roster of student-athletes and strategic efforts to position itself among the top collegiate esports programs in the Southeast, UTC is making a strong play in the booming esports industry.