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'Getting Started on Sports Research' forum attracts 40+ future researchers
Sports and Society's first "Getting Started on Sports Research" session was held Nov. 8 at Thompson Library. Organized by SSI assistant director Ryan Ruddy, the session attracted more than 40…
SSI begins partnership with empowHERed
By Katy Popovitch
SSI began a partnership with empowHERed, a new community providing opportunities and resources for women in the sports industry, this semester. With this partnership, all…
SSI Featured in ASC's Around the Oval newsletter
SSI was honored to be featured in the Arts and Sciences newsletter "Around the Article," in an article by senior content specialist James Grega. Grega is a graduate of Ohio State's journalism…
Ohio State v. Purdue among Big Ten football games streamed exclusively on Peacock
By Lauryn Luderman and Katy Popovitch
If it’s not the struggling run game or the fear of losing to Michigan for a third-consecutive time that’s causing Buckeye fans the most stress, it…
Malcolm Jenkins discusses his new book, ‘What Winners Won’t Tell You,’ in SSI, Library Event
By Lauryn Luderman
Malcolm Jenkins.
Super Bowl Champion, two-time pro-bowler and one of the best safeties the NFL has ever seen with a 13-year career split between the…
Brad Humphreys discusses the Economics of Sports Gambling with SSI
By Katy Popovitch
Jan. 1, 2023, not only marked the start of a new year, but also the birth of sports gambling in Ohio.
SSI hosted “Economics of Sports Gambling” event on Thursday…
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…