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Apply Now for 2019 Sports Analytics Grants
A limited number of SSI Sports Analytics Grants will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who commit to working with an SSI faculty affiliate from Summer 2019 through Spring of 2020 to…
SSI's 2019 Student Sports Research Fair Now Accepting Applications
The inaugural SSI Student Research Fair will be a celebration of OSU student-led research on sports and societal issues over the past year. We encourage participation by students who have completed…
Sports law expert guided by economics degree at Ohio State
Matthew Mitten '81 has had his hands all over the national and international sports landscape, helping ensure athletic competition around the world is fair, safe and governed with integrity. From…
Doria to be honored by College of Arts and Sciences
The Sports and Society Initiative is proud to announce that board member Vince Doria will be receiving the College of Arts & Sciences Distinguished Achievement Award at the ASC Honoring Excellence…
Esports Hall of Famer Chris Puckett joins SSI board
SSI is honored to announce that Chris Puckett, Esports Hall of Fame Member, player, producer, tournament organizer and broadcaster. has joined our advisory board. Puckett, a native of Pickerington…
SSI explores "Equality in Athletics"
The Sports and Society Initiative was honored to host an exceptional night of dialogue and introspection Oct. 4 regarding "Equality in Athletics," as it relates to the LGBTQ community. The event,…
Esports program, Dr. Onate featured on CBS This Morning
Ohio State's new esports program has just launched, and already it has caught the attention of CBS This Morning, which did a profile on it, featuring SSI's own Dr. Jimmy Onate.
Ohio State University launches first-of-its-kind comprehensive esports program
The esports industry is growing quickly and The Ohio State University is leading in its development by forming the most comprehensive esports program to date. The campuswide collaboration brings…
ESPN's Doria Provides SSI Gift
Vince Doria, former vice president and director of news at ESPN, has generously gifted the Sports and Society Initiative with financial support for our thought-provoking panel discussions.