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Fri, September 18, 2026
Event Start Time: 4:00 pm
Event Location: 165 Thompson Library
Event Location: 165 Thompson Library
Mon, September 21, 2026
Event Start Time: 10:00 am
Event Location: Zoom
Event Location: Zoom
Wed, September 23, 2026
Event Start Time: 2:30 pm
Event Location: 106 Journalism Building
Event Location: 106 Journalism Building
Thu, September 24, 2026
Event Start Time: 4:00 pm
Event Location: Bricker Hall 3rd Floor Lobby
Event Location: Bricker Hall 3rd Floor Lobby
Recent News
Jesse Owens’ grandchildren reflect on family memories, enduring lessons ahead of Sept. 18 event
By Reilly Cahill
For Stuart Owens Rankin and Marlene Hemphill Dortch, memories of their grandfather Jesse Owens are not limited to four gold medals or Olympic history.
They…
SSI Launches Year-Long Career Readiness Series for Students Interested in Sports Jobs
Students interested in building a career in sports will have a new opportunity to prepare throughout the academic year through the Sports and Society Institute’s Career Readiness Series.
SSI…
SSI Launches Sports Passport to Help Students Share More Ohio State Sports Experiences
The Sports and Society Institute is giving students a new way to explore Ohio State athletics, connect with the sports community and earn prizes along the way.
The new SSI Sports…
SSI Director Nicole Kraft named Columbus Sports Community Champion
Nicole Kraft, director of The Ohio State University Sports and Society Institute, has been named the Summer 2026 Columbus Sports Community Champion by the Greater Columbus Sports Commission.
