Challonge is owned by Logitech and led by Butler graduate Matt McIntyre ’06. When construction is complete, Butler expects the first business tenant will be Challonge-a software as a service company for esports competition management. We’re tremendously excited to integrate this state-of-the-art project into the fabric of the Butler campus.” By bringing together gaming, innovation, and a dynamic creator environment, we are setting the stage for a new paradigm for student life and collegiate esports. “Esports and gaming are becoming widely accessible to audiences more than ever before. “It is truly a pleasure to be on the front lines of the esports facilities movement across North America,” said Brian Mirakian, Populous Esports Director for the Americas. The team now brings their expertise to designing an innovative esports facility on Butler’s campus. Among the gaming community, the firm may be best known for its work on the new Fusion Arena in Philadelphia, or the 100,000-square-foot esports stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Butler Esports Park has been designed by Populous, a world-renowned architectural firm known for their sports-focused spaces-from soccer stadiums, to basketball arenas, to training centers. “Even through a challenging year due to the pandemic, Butler engaged our students, faculty, and staff through esports in meaningful ways-adding a new academic minor, and pivoting to adapt recruiting, planning, and event executions, as well as creative opportunities for community engagement, to advance our holistic vision for esports.” Ross, Butler’s Vice President for Student Affairs. “We strive to be a leader in building a culture of innovation, equity, and operational excellence that supports our students and their learning-both inside and outside of the classroom,” says Dr.
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