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Ohio State Partners with TeamWork Online
For Immediate Release COLUMBUS, Ohio-- A new partnership has been announced between TeamWork Online and Ohio State. Ohio State students will now be able to use the exclusive program benefits that are…
Matt Brown's 'Extra Points' newsletter reflects on 'The Price of College Football' conversation
Ohio State alum Matt Brown, creator of the Extra Points newsletter, comment on his recent experience as part of "The Price of College Football" conversation held March 21: Last Friday, I had the…
Kraft talks popularity of women's basketball on Spectrum News
SSI Director Nicole Kraft appeared on Spectrum News recently to discuss the continued popularity of women's sports, in light of the NCAA basketball tournament. Kraft spoke with reporter Kennedy Chase…
SSI-Supported Research Examines Sports Mistreatment, Participation Trends
New research by sociology Ph.D. graduates Dr. Mariah Warner and Dr. James Tompsett sheds light on sports-related mistreatment and patterns of high school sports participation. Their studies,…
Kraft discusses the costs behind college football on "All Sides with Amy Juravich"
New rule changes have dramatically altered the landscape of college football, and WOSU's "All Sides with Amy Juravich" tackled the topic on March 17 with these guests: Nicole Kraft, associate…
Keandre Jones’ Journey: From NFL Struggles to Mentorship and Impact
By Olivia Riley It was August 2023, and Keandre Jones had just been cut from the Washington Commanders. It was not the first time he had been cut by an NFL team. Or the second. For the fourth…
New “Graduates in the Game” Podcast Supports Ohio State Students' Career Goals
The Sports and Society initiative is launching a new podcast, "Graduates in the Game," aimed at helping Ohio State students navigate their paths to careers in sports. The first episode,…
NHL Looks to Use Ohio State Traditions as a Key Part of Stadium Series Game
By: Garrison McDaniel When Tracy Hedrick, the chief marketing officer at Ohio State Athletics, learned that the NHL was coming to the university for the 43rd outdoor game in NHL history, she was…
Exploring Careers Beyond the Business of Sports: Ohio State Panel to Spotlight Hidden Paths
From strength and conditioning to sports psychology, many careers in the sports industry operate behind the scenes, playing a crucial role in athlete success. However, many students may not realize…