Esports Program at Harrisburg University

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Charles Palmer of Harrisburg University

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Dec 03, 2020

To video gamers, turning their passion into a living may be the ultimate dream and they can pursue that at Harrisburg University, one of only four in the country with an esports program. Host Sheila Hyland talks with Charles Palmer, Program Chair for Esports Management, Production, and Performance, about esports and career opportunities. harrisburgu.edu

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