Legislation & Policy

HEVGA Report of Program Graduates: Highlighted Excerpts

A little over a year ago HEVGA published our most recent report on program graduates. Today it is still regularly being used by administrators, faculty, industry, and government agencies. For more information or to read the report, please click here.

Reaffirming HEVGA’s Value Statement on Diversity & Inclusion

In the wake of the death of George Floyd and countless other black men, women, and trans people of color, HEVGA wants to reassure members that we are committed to diversity and inclusion, active intervention, and advocacy. In 2018, we published our Value Statement on Diversity & Inclusion, which can be read here.

HEVGA DEFENDS LGBTQ PEOPLE’S RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK

Washington, DC – We unwaveringly support our LGBTQ faculty, students, and members and will always advocate for their right to be treated equally under the law and with respect in society. That is why the Higher Education Video Game Alliance resolutely opposes the Department of Justice’s latest amicus brief on Title VII aimed at restricting […]

HEVGA APPLAUDS SEN. HASSAN FOR INTRODUCING THE REIGNITING OPPORTUNITY FOR INNOVATORS (ROI) ACT TO ALLEVIATE STUDENT LOAN DEBT

Washington, DC – April 12, 2017 – The Higher Education Video Game Alliance (HEVGA) applauds New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hassan (D) for introducing the Reigniting Opportunity for Innovators (ROI) Act to help alleviate student debt by supporting young entrepreneurs to grow small businesses. Young entrepreneurs have declined while student loan debt has sharply risen. The […]

CORRECT THE RECORD ON THE IMPORTANCE OF VIDEO GAME PROGRAMS AT OUR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Washington, DC – January 11, 2017 To my friends and colleagues: I have a favor to ask you. Today, Arizona Senator Jeff Flake published his 2017 “Wastebook,” complete with Pokémon-inspired cover artwork. This document is in keeping with a long tradition of the Senator’s efforts to highlight some of the most outlandish government expenditures. In […]