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Sports and Society Initiative Graduate Student Research Grants Available For Spring 2026 Application
A limited number of SSI Student Research Grants will be awarded to graduate students who commit to conducting sports and society research with an SSI faculty affiliate for one year, beginning by at…
SSI Students Gain Hands-On Experience at the Gasparilla Bowl
Sports and Society Initiative students turned a postseason football trip into a formative professional experience, thanks to the generosity of board member Dru Hancock, whose sponsorship made their…
'Will my kid be a pro athlete?' SSI study finds out what parents think
Many children grow up dreaming – or maybe even expecting – that they will become a star in football, basketball or whatever their favorite sport may be. Most parents have more realistic expectations…
Bjork, Wells, among experts weighing ‘What Does the Michigan game Mean in the Changing Time of College Football’
WATCH VIDEO By Reilly Cahill Last season, Ohio State captured the first 12-team College Football Playoff, but there was one team that still had bragging rights over Ohio State: the Michigan…
Will my kid be a pro athlete? Study finds most parents are realistic, but some are not
By Jeff Grabmeier Many children grow up dreaming – or maybe even expecting – that they will become a star in football, basketball or whatever their favorite sport may be. Most parents have more…
Zach Howman joins SSI governing board to support student career readiness
By Reilly Cahill Zach Howman struggled with determining his career path in college.“I changed my major three times before I found sports and really found something I was excited about,” Howman said…
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 specialist for the…
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. SSI…
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 Initiative added two new affiliates, Dominik Stecula…