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Former Big Ten Network executive Elizabeth Conlisk joins SSI board
by Reilley Cahill
Elizabeth Conlisk’s career in sports did not begin in athletics.
After graduating from The Ohio State University, Conlisk worked three jobs and earned a…
Ohio State’s Physics of Sport course breaks down the science behind athletic performance
By Reilly Cahill
With the 2026 Winter Olympics right around the corner, elite athletic performances will soon captivate audiences around the world.
But understanding what it…
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 in…
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…
'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…
Bjork, Wells, among experts weighing ‘What Does the Michigan game Mean in the Changing Time of College Football’
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By Reilly Cahill
Last season, Ohio State captured the first 12-team College Football Playoff, but there was one team that still had…
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.
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…
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…