GameAbove is a brand rooted in philanthropy, dedicated to inspiring greatness through sports, entertainment, and youth academies. Initially supported by a devoted group of alumni, focused on supporting Eastern Michigan University and its community through GameAbove Giving. Backed by our parent company, CapStone Holdings Inc., our ownership and for-profit ventures, GameAbove Sports and GameAbove Entertainment, continue to drive impact and innovation across the industries we serve.
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Partnership aims to expand Golf Traveller operations across North America
- Toledo beats Pittsburgh in bowl-record six overtimes
Final score of 48-46 in a bowl-record 6 OTs at the GameAbove Sports Bowl.
- GameAbove Sports Bowl Shows Off New Trophy
GameAbove ambassadors T.J. Lang and Anthony Tomey discuss the event and show us the trophy and helmets for the big game on Dec. 26.
- GameAbove Sports Announces Strategic Partnership and Meaningful Investment with Sports Travel Group
Partnership aims to expand Golf Traveller operations across North America
- The Parade Company Announces GameAbove as Presenting Sponsor of the Unique Big Head Corps, a Thanksgiving Day Tradition
GameAbove joins the America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit and supports the world’s most extensive collection of papier-mâché heads.
- Toledo and Pitt To Play In 2024 GameAbove Sports™ Bowl at Ford Field
A MAC vs. ACC matchup is set for the renamed bowl game at Detroit's Ford Field.
- GameAbove Entertainment Appoints Matt Shepard as CEO
Shepard, a highly respected sports executive and broadcaster, to lead GameAbove Entertainment.
- GameAbove Sports Introduces A New Kovacs Institute-led Athletic Training Initiative
EMU men’s golf, women’s golf, and women’s tennis to benefit
- GameAbove Sports Announces Partnership with Kovacs Institute on Global Sports Performance Consultation
The partnership supports current and future investments with the latest performance sciences.
- GameAbove Sports Acquires Meaningful Ownership Stake in Brisbane Bullets with NBA Legend George Gervin as Part of Ownership Team
GameAbove Sports adds to its growing portfolio of investments in sports franchises
- GameAbove Sports Announced As New Title Sponsor for College Football Bowl Game At Ford Field
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 16 at 10 AM ET; the Game on December 26 at 2 PM ET
- “ECHL Unfiltered” Docuseries to Release on FloSports
Season 1 of ECHL Unfiltered begins streaming on Sunday, October 6
- ECHL and GameAbove Entertainment Partner on “ECHL Unfiltered” Docuseries
Set to premiere Sunday, September 29 on NHL Network
- GameAbove Sports Acquires Fourth Founding BIG3 Expansion Team
Plans to base the team in Detroit for the 2025 season
- GameAbove Joins the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic, Showcasing Its Presence in Southeast Michigan
Support of Detroit’s PGA TOUR event reflects GameAbove’s commitment to its sports and philanthropic initiatives in the region
- EMU Receives Gift From GameAbove to Elevate Golf Teams
The $6.5 million commitment reflects the belief in the potential for the programs to achieve greatness.
- GameAbove Adds Sports As A Major Investment Focus
The new GameAbove entity to bring its innovative & strategic investment approach into the sports sector.
- Eastern Michigan University to host 44th annual Undergraduate Symposium presented by GameAbove
This year's Symposium has 200+ presentations from 220 students.
- EMU Opens the GameAbove Golf Performance Center
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for EMU's golf programs' new world-class indoor training site.
- George “The Iceman” Gervin Documentary Now Streaming on the NBA App
“ICEMAN” will also be available on NBA TV starting Dec. 13.
- Josh Anderson Sealed The Victory At The Nevada Open With A Strong Final Round
Anderson tallied 18 birdies for the tournament and a superb seven-under-par third round.
- Brett White Breaks Through and Qualifies for Sanderson Farms
Brett topped the leaderboard at the PGA Tour's 2023 Sanderson Farms Championship Qualifier.
- GameAbove Teams Up with Engage@EMU and Ypsilanti for New Digital Gift Card Program, “Explore Ypsi”
Don't miss "Explore Ypsi" - connect with local businesses in Ypsilanti from Sep 5 to Oct 31, 2023.
- GameAbove Appoints Chao Sun to Lead Efforts with EMU
Sun to oversee all university relations and strategic partnerships.
- George Gervin to be Honored with a Statue at Eastern Michigan University
A statue of “The Iceman” will be revealed to the public in August 2023 at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti.
- GameAbove Elevates Eastern Michigan University’s Cybersecurity Program with a $1.6M Gift to its College of Engineering and Technology
The robust cybersecurity program will soon include new research and certificate.
- GameAbove and Eastern Michigan University Helps Fuel the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
A $150K donation to EMU’s Center for Entrepreneurship helps launch and sustain an Executive Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Venture Challenge.
- GameAbove Introduces its New ‘Next-Gen’ Scholarship for Eastern Michigan University Students
The new scholarship will assist students facing financial aid challenges and aims to improve student retention and graduation completion rate.
- Breaks Ground on the GameAbove Golf Performance Center
New world-class indoor training site to support championship golf programs
- GameAbove gifts two new e-bikes to Eastern Michigan University’s Department of Public Safety
E-bikes will advance overall campus safety and engagement
- GameAbove Partners with Gamers Outreach to Deliver Gaming to Trinity Health Hospitals in Southeast Michigan
GameAbove and Gamers Outreach deliver portable gaming kiosks to Trinity Health to help long-term care patients manage stress through gaming.
- GameAbove Funds a New Park and Outdoor Event Space at Eastern Michigan University
The park located at the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology will offer enhanced outdoor space for students and events
- EMU GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology Students Visit Gulfstream Aerospace for Learning Experience
GameAbove funds trip to Georgia for students to network and have an eye-opening experience
- GameAbove and Eastern Michigan University Rename Convocation Center
Renamed Center to honor former EMU great and Detroit native George Gervin
- George Gervin Gets Doc Treatment from Tollin/MSM
Production company behind “The Last Dance” takes on “Iceman” story
- GameAbove Supports Local STEM Initiatives with Eastern Michigan University
Donated STEM kits to students and will assist EMU in providing STEM learning to middle schoolers.
- GameAbove and Mr. October Foundation Celebrate Expanded STEM Efforts for Young Women and Men in Detroit Schools
GameAbove donations to STEM education reaches over $800,000 in just two years
- GameAbove Funds Research Engineer Position at Eastern Michigan University to Expand Focus on Autonomous Vehicle Technologies
$500,000 gift to GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology for public-private collaborations in mobility.
- GameAbove Donates $150,000 to Gamers for Giving
Streaming gaming tournament on March 20-21 raises funds for entertainment therapy for hospitalized youth.
- GameAbove Extends Partnership with Eastern Michigan University Through $5 Million Gift, Which Includes Naming of the College of Engineering and Technology
GameAbove's $20 million supports innovation and excellence at EMU.
- GameAbove Donates $500K to Best of the Batch Foundation For New Educational Facility to Serve Youth in Pittsburgh
GameAbove also contributes $400 to each incoming freshman at Eastern Michigan U.
- Gameabove Supports Community Members Making Protective Equipment For Area Healthcare Workers
Support goes to university students, local hospitals, and many families.
- GameAbove Gifts $2M to Eastern Michigan University April 2020 Graduates and Incoming Fall Freshmen
The Alumni Pay-it-Forward fund will provide financial support to EMU graduates and first-year students next fall.
- GameAbove, Mr. October Foundation Announce Collaboration, $500,000 a Year to Expand STEM Efforts for Young Women and Men
Eastern Michigan University's "digital divas" and "digital dudes" encourage youth to pursue tech careers.
- GameAbove Donates $1 million to Eastern Michigan University’s New Student-Athlete Performance Center
Gift honors the late Brian Clouse, a standout emu football player.
- GameAbove Donates $8 Million to Build and Operate Eastern Michigan University Golf Facility
New world-class indoor training site to support championship golf program
- GameAbove Announces Critical Funding to Support Ozone House
$500,000 to pay for social worker, new home to aid homeless & at-risk youth
- Eastern Michigan University alumni group launches GameAbove, Announces Initial $3.5 Million Gift to Support Faculty, Students
GameAbove announces an initial $3.5 Million Gift to support faculty and students.