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We truly appreciate your gifts in this time of great need. December 23, 2020
Vaccines. Vaccinations. Vaccine hesitancy. These words have become pervasive in today’s lexicon, particularly now as vaccines equipped to battle the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been authorized for emergency use.
But where do individual rights fit in when public health is threatened? What roles do psychology, faith, and reasoning play in decision-making about whether to trust or reject science? How do different health professions contribute to vaccine development, research, vaccine distribution, and public health education?
Posted on December 17, 2020
11 college students from around the country selected; scholarship set to provide opportunities to next generation of gaming leaders
Limited-edition shirt featuring art from Heron Preston to celebrate the recipients goes on sale today at 5PM PT, net proceeds to go into next year’s Foundation
LOS ANGELES (Dec. 17, 2020) – Global esports organization, Gen.G, today announced the first class of recipients for its Gen.G Foundation scholarship. 11 college students from around the country were chosen to receive the scholarship which focuses on supporting women, people of color, and low income students enrolled in a US university or college who are interested in gaming, esports, entrepreneurship, journalism or content creation. Each will receive $10,000 to subsidize their tuition for this academic year, and will be a part of Gen.G’s ongoing programming in 2021 for mentorship and career development.