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Bellarmine University Partners With Accelecom to Enhance Esports Program

Louisville, Kentucky-based university gets some help building out broadband infrastructure to aid esports initiatives. 

James FudgebyJames Fudge
August 8, 2023
in Brands, Partnerships
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Accelecom Partners With Bellarmine University

Credit: Accelecom/Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky-based Bellarmine University announced a partnership this week with Louisville-based broadband provider Accelecom to help grow its infrastructure—and in turn—aid enhance the performance of its esports program. 

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

In a release, the university said that Accelecom will bring its 10Gbps connectivity between Bellarmine’s campus and the Flexential data center in Louisville as part of an infrastructure expansion plan. This move will help improve connectivity to the university’s esports center and support its new minor in esports, according to a release.

This move follows Bellarmine hosting Kentucky’s first esports competition in March, with participation from over 170 students from 15 Kentucky area high schools.

During its Spring 2023 semester, Bellarmine University recorded 2,815 full- and part-time students (including graduate and undergraduate students). 

Tags: AccelecomBellarmine UniversityBroadbandcollegiate esportsInfrastructureKenuckyLouisvillePartnershipstelecomsUnited States
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With a career spanning over two decades in the esports and gaming journalism landscape, James Fudge stands as a seasoned veteran and a pivotal figure in the evolution of esports media. His journey began in 1997 at Game-Wire / Avault, where he curated gaming and community news, laying the groundwork for his expertise in the field. In his more recent roles, James cemented his status as an authority in the esports business sphere as Senior Editor Esports at Sports Business Journal and The Esports Observer between 2018 and 2021.

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