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Interactive Media and Game Development Professor Explains Mystery House Games

Melissa Kagen, assistant professor of teaching in the Department of Interactive Media and Game Development was quoted in a New York Times review of the new video game "Blue Prince."

As the author of the book "Wandering Games," Kagen shared her insight into the aspects of mystery house games like "Blue Prince" that captivate players. 

 

Payments Dive

Kwamie Dunbar, director of fintech programs, provided insight for an article on trends in digital payments. Dunbar spoke about the potential increase in cross-border uses cases for stablecoins, an alternative to digital assets like bitcoin.

 

Payments Dive

Kwamie Dunbar, associate professor of finance and director of WPI's FinTech programs, provided analysis for an article in Payments Dive that explains stablecoins, a virtual currency, and their potential practical applications.

Techopedia

Kwamie Dunbar, associate professor of finance and director of WPI’s financial technology programs, provided analysis for a Techopedia article about stablecoins. He addressed some of the reasons behind the increased adoption of this form of cryptocurrency, the potential benefits of using stablecoins in cross-border payments, and remaining hurdles to more widespread use.

 

The Worcester Guardian

The Business School has launched the nation’s inaugural PhD program in Financial Technology. It's the only university in the U.S. to offer fintech degrees at all levels (bachelor's, master's, PhD)

USA Today

Cryptocurrency and blockchain, the technology cryptocurrency operates on, are widely referenced, but not always understood. Kwamie Dunbar, associate professor of finance in The Business School and director of fintech programs, provided analysis for this USA Today Blueprint article that seeks to explain some frequently asked questions.