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Mon, November 17, 2025

Columbus Blue Jackets Sports Management Night

Event Start Time: 4:00 pm
Event Location: Nationwide Arena
Fri, December 5, 2025

Lunch N Learn with Greg Strizek of Strategic Analytics

Event Start Time: 12:30 pm
Event Location: 106 Journalism Building
Career Readiness Event
Fri, February 6, 2026

Career Readiness Fair Feb. 6, 2026: So You Want a Career in Sports

Event Start Time: 1:00 pm
Event Location: Huntington Club, Ohio Stadium

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From Nonprofit to NHL: Lindy Noel Shares Her Journey in Sports Communication at SSI Lunch ‘N’ Learn

By Reilly Cahill

Lindy Noel couldn’t imagine working in sports after college.

Now, she has a Stanley Cup ring from the St. Louis Blues and serves as the corporate communications…

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Students Learn How to Build Sports Research Projects at SSI Workshop

By Reilly Cahill

With the annual Sports Analytics Conference approaching, the Sports and Society Initiative presented an opportunity for students to learn more about sports research projects…

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Sports and Society Initiative adds Dominik Stecula and David DeAndrea as affiliates

By Reilly Cahill

With sports betting promotions sweeping the nation, there lies uncertainty and addiction among many users.

The Sports and Society…

Betting Beyond the Lines Video and Resources: Addressing the Cost of Problem Gambling

Sports betting has become a fixture of American sports culture—fueled by new technologies, advertising, and the excitement of being part of the action. But as the industry expands, so do the risks…

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