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Exploring Careers Beyond the Business of Sports: Ohio State Panel to Spotlight Hidden Paths
From strength and conditioning to sports psychology, many careers in the sports industry operate behind the scenes, playing a crucial role in athlete success. However, many students may not…
Board member Davidson featured in NYT article on sports as a degree
SSI board member John Davidson, Ohio State's faculty-athletics representative, was recently part of an article in the New York Times looking at whether sports should now be considered a major in…
SSI Partners With TeamWorkU to Boost Student Career Opportunities
by Garrison McDaniel
Ohio State’s Sports and Society Initiative is teaming up with TeamWorkU, a leading platform for sports industry careers, to give students a competitive edge in the job…
AEJMC Sports Communication Interest Group Podcast features SSI Director
SSI Director Nicole Kraft and Betsy Ross of the University of Notre Dame talk about their careers in sports media and the importance of teaching students about the intersection of sports and…
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