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Full Sail University's Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Sail University alongside the Emmy Award-winning sportscaster and radio personality, Dan Patrick, are honored to celebrate the five year announcement anniversary of Full Sail University's Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting Bachelor of Science degree program. The collaboration has since seen graduates go on to garner employment with notable industry leaders including CBS Sports, ESPN, and FOX Sports to name a few.

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  • Full Sail University and renowned sportscaster Dan Patrick celebrate degree program anniversary, and continue to educate the next generation of sportscasting talent
    WINTER PARK, Fla., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Sail University alongside the Emmy Award-winning sportscaster and radio personality, Dan Patrick, are honored to celebrate the five year announcement anniversary of Full Sail University'sDan Patrick School of Sportscasting Bachelor of Science degree program.
  • The Full Sail University's Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting undergraduate degree program has proven beneficial to the knowledge base and industry networking opportunities for students and graduates alike.
  • Additionally, Full Sail University's Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting has equipped students with project-based hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom.
  • To learn more about Full Sail University's Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting, click here .

Full Sail University Students Awarded Scholarships at XP League's 2021-2022 North American Finals

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Monday, June 27, 2022

The 2021-2022 North American Finals took place on June 25-26, 2022, and is the largest esports gameplay event on Full Sail University's campus to date.

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  • The 2021-2022 North American Finals took place on June 25-26, 2022, and is the largest esports gameplay event on Full Sail University's campus to date.
  • To learn more about the 2021-2022 XP League North American Finals, click here .
  • XP League is the first-to-market youth esports league franchise that bridges the gap between conventional youth athletics and competitive esports.
  • Full Sail University is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies.

Echelon Fitness and Full Sail University Celebrate Official Opening of the "Full Sail University Fitness Technology Lab Powered by Echelon Fit"

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Echelon Fitness and Full Sail University are proud to announce the opening of the "Full Sail University Fitness Technology Lab Powered by Echelon Fit." This latest on-campus lab environment will allow students across Full Sail's emerging technologies focused degree programs to participate in innovative research initiatives centered on enhancing existing Echelon equipment and features, as well as the development and possible implementation of new features for different Echelon product lines, fitness and health solutions. In partnership with Echelon Fitness, this new educational lab facility adds to the existing emerging technologies footprint found within Full Sail University's 210+ acre campus.

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  • The Full Sail University Fitness Technology Lab Powered by Echelon Fit has a host of fitness equipment including Echelon Connect Row-S, Echelon Connect EX-5s, Echelon Connect Reflect Touch 50" and Echelon Connect Stride Treadmill.
  • As partners, Echelon Fitness and Full Sail University are dedicated to providing resources for creating and developing innovative, novel content and technologies for Echelon Fitness, Full Sail University, as well as other regional, national, and international entities who would like to use the space to promote emerging technologies, health and fitness.
  • To learn more about Echelon Fitness, please visit https://echelonfit.com/ , and to learn more about Full Sail University, use this link https://www.fullsail.edu/ .
  • Echelon Fitness has been revolutionizing at-home connected fitness since debuting its first Connect Bike in 2017.

Full Sail University and 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Collaborate to host the First Ever 2022 USA Games Unified Esports Invitational

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Sail University is honored to announce in collaboration with the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games global broadcast partner ESPN, it will fully produce the first ever 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Unified Esports Invitational on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

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  • WINTER PARK, Fla., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Sail University is honored to announce in collaboration with the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games global broadcast partner ESPN, it will fully produce the first ever 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Unified Esports Invitational on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
  • Teams are made up of three individuals and will include two Special Olympics athletes and one Unified partner participant.
  • The three Full Sail Armada varsity Rocket League members include:
    Joe Dzaluk, President and CEO, 2022 Special Olympics USA Games says, "It is a thrill to provide Special Olympics athletes the opportunity to participate in an esports event during the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.
  • To learn more about the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games and the full week of events and competition visit 2022specialolympicsusagames.org .

Full Sail University to Expand its Emerging Tech Offerings Through Computer Science Graduate Degree Program Launch

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is proud to announce that it will be expanding its emerging technologies course offerings through the launch of the Computer Science Master of Science degree program. Students in the degree program will have the opportunity to advance their computer science knowledge and practical skills to prepare to further their careers across various industries.

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  • WINTER PARK, Fla., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is proud to announce that it will be expanding its emerging technologies course offerings through the launch of the Computer Science Master of Science degree program .
  • "Being able to take part in educating the next generation of software developers is a humbling experience for me," stated Rebecca Leis, Ph.D., Full Sail University program director of the Computer Science graduate degree program.
  • The primary areas of focus within the Computer Science Master of Science degree program are advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science and human-computer interaction.
  • To learn more about the Computer Science Master of Science degree program, please visit https://www.fullsail.edu/degrees/computer-science-master , and to learn more about Full Sail University, please visit https://fullsail.edu/ .

Full Sail University to Launch New User Experience Bachelor of Science Degree Program

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is proud to announce the launch of its User Experience Bachelor of Science degree program. This 29-month online degree program gives students a hands-on, project-based learning experience. Students will leave the undergraduate program with the theoretical and technical knowledge to apply innovative approaches to the design and prototyping of user experiences in all industries impacted by interactive media.

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  • WINTER PARK, Fla., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is proud to announce the launch of its User Experience Bachelor of Science degree program .
  • "The need for user experience professionals is constantly growing as the role of multimedia interfaces becomes more prominent," said Rebecca Leis, Ph.D., Full Sail University program director over the User Experience undergraduate degree program.
  • The User Experience Bachelor of Science degree program at Full Sail is a good option for those passionate about interactive technologies.
  • Students in the program acquire the necessary skillsets to begin their careers as user researchers, usability analysts, or interaction, visual and user experience designers with Full Sail University's User Experience Bachelor of Science degree program.

Full Sail University to Launch Game Business & Esports Undergraduate Degree Program

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Full Sail University is proud to announce its newest undergraduate degree program, Game Business & Esports Bachelor of Science. The degree program provides students with the industry knowledge and business tools needed to drive the implementation of innovative approaches to the marketing and execution of effective campaigns, events, and strategies across the landscape of video games and esports. The accelerated bachelor's degree program can be completed in as little as 20-months on campus and 29-months online – half the time of a traditional bachelor's degree.

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  • "I am thrilled to be a part of the launch of the Game Business & Esports degree program," said McAfee.
  • Graduates of the Game Business & Esports degree program will walk away knowing:
    The fundamentals of the game and esports industry.
  • The Game Business & Esports undergraduate degree program teaches students the business of esports and gaming through real-world partnerships and experienced faculty.
  • The degree programs at Full Sail prepares students in the Game Business & Esports degree program to work closely with others in esports and gaming careers.

Full Sail University to Host XP League's North American Finals June 25-26, 2022

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is pleased to announce the XP League 2021-2022 North American Finals will be held on the university's campus, with activations hosted across two locations, including The Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress and Full Sail Live on June 25-26, 2022.

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  • In partnership with Full Sail University, XP League's North American Finals will include 48 of the top performing teams from around the U.S. and Canada.
  • XP League's North American Finals remains the first of its kind for children in the 815-year-old age range.
  • "The opportunity to hold the XP League North American Finals at Full Sail University is an absolute win for our gamers," stated Jay Melamed, CEO of XP League.
  • In addition to providing a space to host XP League's North American Finals, Full Sail University has also served as a talent pipeline for the youth esports league.

Full Sail University Returns as Primary Sponsor of the 31st Annual Florida Film Festival

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is proud to return as primary sponsor of the Florida Film Festival for the 19th consecutive year. The Florida Film Festival is an Oscar®-qualifying festival, premiering the best in current, independent, and international cinema. The 10-day event features over 160 films. The festival will be held in-person from April 8-17, 2022, at the Enzian Theater and Regal Winter Park Village.

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  • WINTER PARK, Fla., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Full Sail University is proud to return as primary sponsor of the Florida Film Festival for the 19th consecutive year.
  • The Florida Film Festival is an Oscar-qualifying festival, premiering the best in current, independent, and international cinema.
  • "We are honored to work alongside the Florida Film Festival to make the festival come to life," stated Rick Ramsey, Education Director, Visual Arts at Full Sail University "The Florida Film Festival is doing the important work of showcasing the regional entertainment community by highlighting talent and opportunity within the film industry."
  • To learn more about the Florida Film Festival, please visit https://www.floridafilmfestival.com/ and to learn more about Full Sail University, please visit fullsail.edu.

12 Full Sail University Alumni Contribute to 10 winning projects at the 64th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

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Monday, April 4, 2022

WINTER PARK, Fla., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Full Sail University, an award-winning educational institution for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies, is pleased to announce that 12 alumni were credited on 10 GRAMMY®-winning projects at the 64th annual GRAMMY® Awards. This year's award ceremony was held on April 3, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., and aired on CBS.

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  • WINTER PARK, Fla., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Full Sail University , an award-winning educational institution for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies, is pleased to announce that 12 alumni were credited on 10 GRAMMY-winning projects at the 64th annual GRAMMY Awards.
  • Additionally, Full Sail University alumni have worked on projects that won across 10 different categories.
  • Notable projects include Heaux Tales (Jazmine Sullivan), Call Me If You Get Lost (Tyler, The Creator), 662 (Christone "Kingfish" Ingram), and more.
  • Full Sail University is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in entertainment media and emerging technologies.