Kettering University

Two members of the Kettering University "Rainbow Six Siege" varsity team were named All-NACE at the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) National Convention in Indianapolis. The NACE named two teams at the conference July 11-13. Nolan Jones '24 received Team 1 honors while Charlie Sweet '24 earned a spot on Team 2. For comparison, this is similar to a traditional athlete receiving First- and Second-Team All-America honors. To read more, click here.

Kettering University recognized five Esports athletes for their outstanding performance, leadership, and dedication during the 2024-2025 academic year. Now in its second year, this annual recognition highlights students who consistently demonstrate drive, teamwork, and initiative, qualities that set them apart within the growing Esports program. Each recipient received a trophy as a token of appreciation for their commitment and leadership, underscoring Kettering's continued support of student excellence both in and out of the arena. "These awards are still new to our program, but they've quickly become an important way to recognize our students who truly step up," said Daniel Nowaczyk, Director of Esports. "Throughout the year, these athletes have demonstrated excellence in their roles, from strong in-game performance and team leadership to their flexibility and determination to make a positive impact."

Three Kettering University Esports teams won a regional championship and three divisional championships in matches Dec. 4-6. The "Valorant" Grey team earned the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) Great Lakes Regional Championship with wins against Indiana Wesleyan, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and Union College in Kentucky. The "Valorant" Grey team also won the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Divisional Championship by defeating Baldwin Wallace University in Ohio and Saint Xavier University in Illinois. The "Valorant" Blue team and "Overwatch 2" Blue team each also earned NACE Divisional Championships. The "Valorant" Blue team defeated North Central University in Minnesota and Texas A&M International University while the "Overwatch 2" Blue team defeated Nicholas College in Massachusetts and Northern Michigan College. To learn more, click here.

The Kettering University varsity "Rainbow Six Siege" team can add a national championship to its list of accomplishments. The team defeated Oklahoma Christian University 3-0 in the virtual National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) National Championship on June 14. The national championship is the University's first since the Esports program started in January 2020. "Rainbow Six Siege" is a multiplayer game in which teams defend their areas of a map from competing teams. The NECC National Championship was a culmination tournament based on a points system. Teams earned points based on their finishes in fall and spring tournaments. The top four teams with the most points earned a spot in the National Championship. Kettering defeated the University of Louisville 2-0 in the semifinals before moving on to the finals. To read more, click here.