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SSI-sponsored data supports research on sports’ links to violence, gambling
Two new sports and society research projects using data from the SSI-sponsored National Sports and Society Survey were recently published in the Sociology of Sport Journal.
The…
SSI Seeks Student Content Team Nominations for 2027 Women’s Final Four
The Ohio State Sports and Society Institute is seeking nominations for an advanced student communication and reporting team that will support storytelling and communications efforts surrounding…
Help Shape SSI Lunch N Learns
The Sports and Society Institute is launching a monthly Lunch N Learn series designed to connect students with sports professionals, recent graduates and others working across the sports industry…
SSI Launching Yearlong Career Readiness Series for Students
The Sports and Society Institute will host a yearlong series of career readiness events designed to help Ohio State students prepare for sports internships, professional opportunities and major…
Sports and Society Initiative Elevated to Sports and Society Institute
The Sports and Society Initiative has been elevated to the Sports and Society Institute under The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences, marking a significant new…
Sports & Society Launches New 'Foundations Cohort' for Emerging Sports Leaders
Are you a first- or second-year Ohio State student interested in a career in sports but unsure where to start?
The Sports & Society Institute is excited to launch the SSI Foundations…
Ohio State students learn how to stand out in competitive sports industry from TeamWork Online founder
by Olivia Rinaldi
Breaking into the sports industry is no longer as straightforward as it once seemed.
With internship opportunities shrinking and competition growing,…
Architecture Professor Benjamin Flowers Becomes SSI Affiliate
By Reilly Cahill
Stadiums provide sports fans with an opportunity to cheer on their favorite teams and connect with others in an engaging atmosphere.
But the impact of…
Niraj Shah talks private equity in sports at SSI event
By Reilly Cahill
In an era of college sports shaped by revenue sharing and Name, Image and Likeness, the role of athletic funding has become increasingly important.
Niraj Shah, co…