Instruments of the U, an article series covering the incredible research tools and equipment used by leading researchers, recently featured the Division of Games’ Motion Capture Lab—its history and its applications for student projects, including games, art, and more. Read the article and the interview with Games own Professor, Lecturer Brian Salisbury.
Read MoreThe University of Utah’s Division of Games had the privilege of hosting Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive, for a special conversation at Kingsbury Hall with students, faculty, and staff. Moderated by Division Chair Michael Young, the fireside-style discussion brought one of the most influential figures in global entertainment directly to our community. […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Division of Games Ranked #1 Among Public Institutions, #2 Overall by U.S. News & World Report For the third year in a row, the University of Utah’s Division of Games has been recognized as one of the very best academic programs in the world, earning the #1 ranking among U.S. public institutions […]
Read MoreStrauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take 2 Interactive When: Thursday, September 25th, 11am-12pm MST Where: Kingsbury Hall Who is Strauss Zelnick? Strauss Zelnick founded ZMC in 2001. Mr. Zelnick has a long history of leading media and communications enterprises and is deeply involved in originating investments, advising executives and guiding the strategic and operational initiatives […]
Read MoreThe Division of Games at the University of Utah is delighted to welcome Professor Dae Hong Kim this Fall to the faculty at the Utah Asia Campus as an associate professor, lecturer. An accomplished educator, media artist, and researcher, Professor Kim brings nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of game development, media art, and interdisciplinary […]
Read MoreDivision of Games Welcomes Sylvain Payen as New Faculty Member at the University of Utah Asia Campus The University of Utah’s Division of Games is excited to announce the appointment of Sylvain Payen as Assistant Professor (Lecturer) at the University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC) in Songdo, South Korea. Payen will officially join the faculty […]
Read MoreUniversity of Utah’s Games Division Earns Top Honors for Second Consecutive Year, Signaling Sustained Excellence and Unprecedented Growth For the second year in a row, the University of Utah’s Division of Games has earned top global recognition—ranked #1 in the world among public institutions for undergraduate game design and #2 for graduate programs, according to […]
Read MoreCome celebrate our students games with us! April 23th, 2025, 2-7pm Utah Games Launch is the end of year games launch event for the Division of Games, a celebration of student and faculty work where we give graduating students (from our undergraduate and graduate programs) a chance to show their work. Games shown at Launch […]
Read MoreThe Division of Games is delighted to announce Dr. Tomer Weiss as an upcoming speaker for the 2024-2025 Utah Games Speaker Series. This speaker is hosted by Dr. Fernando Rodriguez, Assistant Professor, Lecturer in the Division of Games. When & Where: Wednesday, February 12 2025, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Room 270 of Building 72. Talk […]
Read MoreThe Division of Games is delighted to announce Dr. Chang Xiao as an upcoming speaker for the 2024-2025 Utah Games Speaker Series. This speaker is hosted by Dr. Shelby Moser, Assistant Professor, Lecturer in the Division of Games. When & Where: Friday, February 14 2025, from 3:30 to 4:30pm. Room 270 of Building 72. Talk […]
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