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Northeastern students are runners-up in global AWS hackathon

^{Published on 2024-12-13 11:05:56 - The Business Journals}
 

• A team of four Northeastern students were runners-up in a global hacking competition based on the online game Valorant with over 3,000 participants.

The article from the Boston Business Journal discusses how a team of students from Northeastern University's esports program, known as the "Huskies," placed second in the Global Esports Federation's World University Esports Series. The event, which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, featured competitions in various video games, with the Northeastern team excelling in "Valorant." The team's success highlights the growing legitimacy and competitive nature of esports within academic settings, showcasing the skills and dedication of the students involved. The article also touches on the broader implications of esports in education, including potential career paths in gaming, event management, and technology, as well as the university's investment in its esports facilities and programs.

Read the Full The Business Journals Article at:
[ https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/inno/stories/news/2024/12/13/northeastern-students-place-second-gloabl-esports.html ]

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