Experts celebrate launch of new CCNY digital game degree
Experts celebrate launch of new CCNY digital game degree
Experts celebrate launch of new CCNY digital game degree
September, 15, 2025
Summary
The City College of New York launched its Bachelor of Science in Digital Game Development with a symposium highlighting the video game industry’s role in boosting NYC’s economy and workforce diversity. Funded by over $2 million from the city, the program aims to build a pipeline of creative, tech-savvy talent. Speakers emphasized how gaming fosters skills useful beyond entertainment, supporting fields like education, design, and mental health. Students will study game design, programming, and digital art, working collaboratively on projects. CCNY President Vincent Boudreau and other experts celebrated the program’s potential to expand opportunities and strengthen New York’s digital economy.
Reference
The City College of New York. (2025, September 15). Experts celebrate launch of new CCNY digital game degree. https://www1.cuny.edu/mu/forum/2025/09/15/experts-celebrate-launch-of-new-ccny-digital-game-degree/