The $1.6 million investment in Eastern Michigan University’s cybersecurity program in Ypsilanti made in 2023 by GameAbove, a privately held global investment company, appears to be paying off.
The contribution is helping equip students with the skills and ability needed to combat cyber threats and protect critical systems worldwide. Since the program began in 2005, 700 students have graduated from the program, with near 100 percent job placement.
EMU students with cybersecurity degrees start their careers at companies such as Google, Amazon, CrowdStrike, General Electric, Cisco, SensCy, Snapchat, Bosch, Textron, Judy Security, and others. In addition, EMU’s online cybersecurity master’s program ranks among the top affordable programs for 2025 by Cybersecurity Guide’s.
“GameAbove’s interest in the school’s Cybersecurity program is unwavering,” says Keith J. Stone, founder and chairman of GameAbove. “We recognize the threats to our country and citizens, so anything we can do to help prepare bright young minds to fend off those dangers is worth our financial commitment.”
Cybercrime has an estimated global cost exceeding $10 trillion annually and more than 400 million people are affected in the U.S. alone.
“The demand for cybersecurity experts is increasing every day,” saiysMohamad Qatu, dean of EMU’s GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology. “Thanks to GameAbove’s generous contribution, we have expanded our program, enhanced our resources, and provided our students with cutting-edge technology and training. EMU’s cybersecurity program stands out as one of the best in the world, and our graduates are playing a vital role in strengthening cybersecurity at all levels.”
EMU says it is one of the few institutions globally that offers comprehensive cybersecurity education, from undergraduate and graduate programs and a Ph.D. concentration.
“The institution has built a reputation for excellence in fields such as education, aviation, and psychology,” Stone adds. “Now, the engineering and technology programs are also gaining national recognition.”
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GameAbove is a backed by CapStone Holdings Inc. Brands include GameAbove Sports, GameAbove Entertainment, GameAbove Interactive, and GameAbove Giving. For more information, visit GameAbove.com.
