HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is excited to announce a new partnership with Team Liquid, one of the world’s leading professional esports organizations. The collaboration aims to expand experiential learning opportunities for students while strengthening connections between collegiate esports, higher education, and the professional gaming industry.
Founded in 2000, Team Liquid is a globally recognized esports organization with a history of competitive success across numerous gaming titles, including League of Legends, Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, and Dota 2. Beyond professional competition, Team Liquid has established itself as a leader in content creation, community engagement, and industry development.
Through this partnership, HU and Team Liquid will explore a range of collaborative initiatives designed to give students greater exposure to the professional esports industry. These opportunities may include immersive educational experiences, professional development activities, and industry engagement that connect academic learning with real-world applications.
The collaboration will also create a framework for future initiatives involving HU’s Esports Management, Production, and Performance degree program and its competitive esports program, The HU Storm. These initiatives will seek to connect students with professionals working throughout the esports ecosystem while creating new pathways for academic and competitive development.
“Experiential learning is at the heart of how we prepare students for careers in esports and gaming,” said Theresa Gaffney, program lead for Esports Management, Production, and Performance at HU. “Our partnership with Team Liquid creates a pathway for students to connect with professionals working at the highest levels of competition and gain firsthand insight into the business and operations that shape the industry. We’re excited to see how this collaboration will open new doors for our students and help them turn their education into meaningful career opportunities.”
As an early opportunity associated with the partnership, HU students are invited to explore participation in Team Liquid’s Winter 2027 Immersion, scheduled for Jan. 3-10, 2027, in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Students interested in the study abroad experience are encouraged to contact HU’s Esports Management, Production, and Performance program for more information.
Additional opportunities and collaborative initiatives will be announced as the partnership continues to develop.
About Harrisburg University
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is an independent, nonprofit university in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, offering degrees in advanced manufacturing, analytics, biotechnology, cybersecurity, nursing, and other STEM fields. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, HU serves a diverse student body through bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs that link research with practical application. Learn more at HarrisburgU.edu or stay in the know by following HU on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
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