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Levy's North Joins SSI Board to Expand Student Opportunities into Sports Hospitality
By Garrison McDaniel
Chris North, one of the newest board members of the Ohio State Sports and Society Initiative (SSI), is bringing exciting possibilities for Ohio State students through…
Ohio State Athletics Council Advocates for Student-Athlete Success On and Off the Field
by Garrison McDaniel
While Ohio State athletics often takes center stage at the university, there’s a dedicated team working behind the scenes to ensure student-athletes get the most out of…
Ohio State field hockey shows Pride during LGBT History Month
by Olivia Riley
At Ohio State field hockey’s Big Ten showdown against Penn State on Friday, small rainbow…
Blue Jackets' Sean Kuraly Set to Fulfill Childhood Dream in Historic Outdoor Game at Ohio Stadium
By Garrison McDaniel
The Columbus Blue Jackets are coming to Ohio Stadium March 1for a long-awaited outdoor game, but for one player it means more than just the game.
When the Blue…
New SSI Board Chairman Peter Tortorici Aims to Support Students with Sports Media Expertise
By Garrison McDaniel
Peter Tortorici is a former CEO, president, and executive producer, but most importantly, he is an Ohio State graduate returning to his roots to help the Sports and…
Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork Shares Vision for Future, NIL, and Tradition in Exclusive Interview
By Olivia Riley
Ross Bjork was on his 83rd day as Ohio State senior vice president and Wolfe Foundation-Eugene Smith Endowed athletics director when he sat down Sept. 16 with SSI Director…
More than 100 Students Join for First-Ever Sports Involvement Fair
By Jordan Zimmerman
The Sports and Society Initiative in collaboration with Arts and Sciences Career Success hosted a sports…
SSI Experiences Led Khodadad to Internship with St. Louis Blues
By Garrison McDaniel
Ohio State is a school unparalleled when it comes to opportunities in the sports industry--just ask Gabby Khodadad.
Khodadad maximized her time at Ohio State and…
Knoester research shows organized youth sports increasingly for privileged
SSI research chair Chris Knoester recently published on a national survey found that about 70% of Americans born in the ’90s and reaching age 18 by 2015-'16 said they took part in organized sports…