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Chris North

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

Ohio State Athletic 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…

Sean Kuraly

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…

Peter Tortorici

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…

Ross Bjork

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…

LifeSports table at involvement fair

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…

Gabby Khodadad

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…

Bates

SSI Affiliates Set New Standards with Research and Training for Coaches

Of all the students who play sports in high school, between 3% and 5% go on to play sports in college and less than 1% will play professionally. Still, sports are an excellent vehicle for…