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March 7, 2025
Join our Sports Career Lunch 'N' Learn with Ohio State Athletics' Kevin Griffin
University Hall Conference Room 156
March 21, 2025
Join SSI to explore 'The Price' of College Football with author Armen Keteyian
Ross Community Studio, WOSU, 14th Avenue and Pearl Street
March 28 - March 29, 2025
5th Sports Analytics Conference set for March 28-29
On Zoom (Friday) and Mason Hall Rotunda (Saturday)
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Keandre Jones’ Journey: From NFL Struggles to Mentorship and Impact
By Olivia Riley
It was August 2023, and Keandre Jones had just been cut from the Washington Commanders.
It was not the first time he had been cut by an NFL team. Or the second.…
New “Graduates in the Game” Podcast Supports Ohio State Students' Career Goals
The Sports and Society initiative is launching a new podcast, "Graduates in the Game," aimed at helping Ohio State students navigate their paths to careers in sports.
The first episode…
NHL Looks to Use Ohio State Traditions as a Key Part of Stadium Series Game
By: Garrison McDaniel
When Tracy Hedrick, the chief marketing officer at Ohio State Athletics, learned that the NHL was coming to the university for the 43rd outdoor game in NHL history, she…
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…
