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Harrisburg University Hosts Second Annual Game Design Showcase

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HARRISBURG, PA – Earlier this month, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) hosted the second annual Game Design Showcase:...

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Harrisburg University, Wilmington University Host Inaugural ‘WUHU’ Game Jam

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-12-05-wuhu-game-jam/

HARRISBURG, PA — The Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) Game Design program partnered with the Game Design &...

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Harrisburg University Students Return to PAX Unplugged Games Convention

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-12-02-pax-unplugged-gaming-convention/

HARRISBURG, PA — A diverse group of students from Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) once again attended PAX...

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Interactive Media Program Offers Public Playtest of Student-Designed Tabletop Games

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-10-10-playtest-imed315-game-design/

HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science & Technology (HU) is excited to announce an upcoming campuswide playtest, hosted by...

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USA Today: HU’s Greg Loring-Albright Talks Board Game Industry Challenges

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-09-02-usa-today-greg-loring-albright-board-games-tariffs/

HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science & Technology’s (HU) Greg Loring-Albright. Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Game Studies & Design,...

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HU Hosts Environmental Teen Corp. for a Summer of Transformative STEM Career Experiences

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-08-01-environmental-teen-corp-july-visit/

“The best thing about the event is allowing the youth and mentors exposure to new and exciting fields of study....

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Inside “IMPACT”: A New Podcast Amplifying Harrisburg University Voices

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-07-29-impact-podcast-amplifies-harrisburg-university-voices/

HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s (HU) Interactive Media (IMED) program is on a mission to make...

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HU’s Dr. Kelly Boudreau Talks ‘Cozy Games’ With The Guardian

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-07-23-kelly-boudreau-cozy-games-the-guardian/

HARRISBURG, PA — Harrisburg University of Science & Technology’s (HU) Kelly Boudreau, Ph.D., Game Design Program Lead and Associate Professor...

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Professor Loring-Albright to Join Global Humanities Panel at MIT in August

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-07-14-greg-loring-albright-mit-humanities-panel-game-design/

HARRISBURG, PA — Greg Loring-Albright, Ph.D., who teaches and conducts research as part of the Game Design and Interactive Media...

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Game Design Professor Launches Original Tabletop RPG on BackerKit

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-02-11-game-design-professor-launches-tabletop-rpg-on-backerkit/

HARRISBURG, PA – Game Design is one of the newest bachelor’s degree programs offered at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU). The...

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Game Design Program Holds Inaugural Student Showcase

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HARRISBURG, PA – Earlier this month, the UPMC Health Sciences Tower at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) hosted faculty,...

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Forbes: National Network of Gaming Communities Supports Mental Health on College Campuses

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-01-22-forbes-gaming-communities-support-mental-health-for-students/

HARRISBURG, PA – In August 2024, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) joined seven other institutions to create the National...

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HU Student Team Makes an Impression at PAX Unplugged 2024

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/2025-01-03-hu-student-team-makes-an-impression-pax-unplugged-2024/

HARRISBURG, PA – Since 2004, PAX Unplugged has become an essential annual event for tabletop gaming enthusiasts: a mega convention packed with board...

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Harrisburg University Research Roundup: November 2024

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HARRISBURG, PA – Welcome to your November 2024 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Research Roundup! Our talented faculty have...

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Harrisburg University to Host Inaugural Board Game Playtest Event

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/harrisburg-university-hosting-inaugural-playtest-hu-board-game-event/

HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) will host board gaming professionals and enthusiasts at the first annual Playtest...

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Harrisburg University Nominated for 7 National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Awards

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/nace-awards-finalists-2024/

HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is home to an award-winning varsity esports team, The HU Storm....

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Harrisburg University Plans 2024 HUE Invitational National Esports Competition

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/harrisburg-university-2024-hue-invitational-esports-competition/

Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) will once again organize, sponsor, and host the HUE Invitational –...

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‘Platforming the Past’: HU Professor Publishes Original Research in ‘Transformative Works and Cultures’

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/harrisburg-university-greg-loring-albright-transformative-works-cultures/

Harrisburg, PA – The notable international journal Transformative Works and Cultures has published an original research paper co-authored by Greg Loring-Albright, PhD, Assistant...

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PA Cup 2024 at Harrisburg University Ignites Competition and Fuels Experiential Learning

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Harrisburg, PA – Earlier this month, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) once again transformed into a destination for prospective...

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Game User Research Lab Enters Fourth Year at HU with Expanded Space to Serve Videogame, Product, and UX Development

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/harrisburg-university-game-user-research-thq-nordic/

Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is home to Game User Research, Inc. (GUR), an organization that helps clients...

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HU Storm Rocket League Team Places Second at ‘Boost on the Beach’ Event in South Carolina

www.harrisburgu.edu/news/hu-storm-second-place-boost-on-the-beach-2024/

HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is pleased to congratulate our Rocket League varsity esports team, The Storm, on...

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Harrisburg University Students Showcased the Future of Tabletop Game Design at PAX Unplugged 2023

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Wherever they go in the nation or the world, the talented minds at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology continue...

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New study suggests tabletop games offer benefits to reduce anxiety

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In this first of its kind research project, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology partnered with The Bodhana Group to...

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Plan your escape during International Games Month

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Want to play a game?   Harrisburg University is observing International Games Month throughout November!   This is an annual celebration of games,...

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Impact of video games

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Although video games were created in the name of fun, recent studies are analyzing the positive and negative effects of...