On September 26, 2024, leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) and Northern Illinois University Esports proudly announced a new partnership supporting collegiate esports at...
NIU Esports alum and student worker at the NIU Esports Booth at DeKalb Pride Fest.
It may have rained on June 20, but DeKalb Pride shone brightly! NIU Esports was thrilled to take part in the third annual DeKalb Pride...
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NIU Esports is proud to announce that we’ll again have a booth at DeKalb Pride Fest this year. Come out and see us on Thursday,...
Students play games in the NIU Esports Arena
Did you know? The NIU Huskie Gaming student club has about 75 players who compete against other colleges in the NECC – the National Esports...
Dr. Jaejin Hwang, Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering
On March 21, NIU Esports welcomed Dr. Jaejin Hwang, Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, to introduce the coaches and players to ergonomics. This...
ESC Spring Overwatch Playoff Bracket
We’re thrilled to announce that the NIU Overwatch Varsity team made the Esports Collegiate Conference playoffs!  April 16, 2024, at 7 p.m. CST the 6th...
Race Cars driving in downtown Chicago
On February 3, 2024 start your engines and head over to the NIU Esports Arena in 100 Altgeld Hall for Rocket League Rev Up! This...
Guardians MH logo
If you’ve been following our NIU Esports blog lately you may have noticed a trend. We’re interested in healthy gaming. I mean, really, really interested...
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What does engagement look like? For NIU Esports, engagement means working together with units across NIU to better serve students and community members with disabilities....
Continuing our focus on healthy gaming practice, we asked our varsity esports players to share their strategies for healthy game play, and how they prepare...