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New University President Ted Carter says hockey background helped bring him to Ohio State
By Lauryn Luderman and Katy Popovitch
An important quality of an Ohio State president is that they understand the value of athletics.
No one appreciates that more than Walter “Ted…
RESEARCH: Knoester Continues to Analyze the Cultural Politics of Sport
Professor of Sociology and SSI Research Chair Chris Knoester was recently featured in an OSU College of Arts & Sciences “Voices of Excellence” podcast, describing his research focus transition…
SSI hosted second meet-and-greet of sports-focused faculty, staff
By Lauryn Luderman
Every year, SSI looks for ways to improve its research and expand its reach across Ohio State and beyond.
With staff and faculty from many universities across…
Kraft writes in Forbes.com about challenges with college recruiting photo shoots
Ohio State University’s Mark Pantoni is considered a guru of college football recruiting. He knows what does and does not work in enticing young talent to join a blue-chip program.
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OSU Sociology Professors Recognized for Sports and Society Research Contributions
Two Ohio State emeritus sociology professors were honored with recognitions of their outstanding sports and society research contributions.
Professor Tim Curry (pictured) and professor…
Ohio State is newest student chapter of Associated Press Sports Editors
Ohio State’s application to become an Associated Press Sports Editors student chapter was approved by the executive committee making the Buckeyes APSE’s 12th student chapter.…
Tim Miller to join SSI efforts
Tim Miller, who spent a dozen years in communication with Major League Soccer clubs, will be teaching at Ohio State this fall and supporting the Sports and Society's podcasting and…
SSI Faculty Lead Group Study Abroad to Learn European Model of Sport
Sports and Society faculty members Dr. Brian Turner and Dr. Nicole Kraft spent the heart of May guiding a study abroad across four countries to explore the “European Model of Sport.”
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2022 Sports and Society Initiative Research Productivity Summary
SSI Affiliate Research Awards
2022 Fellow for the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare (Dawn Anderson-Butcher)
2022 Sport…