Stories tagged with: Department of Sports Administration

A new type of ‘football’ scores big in Germany: how an OHIO partnership is helping amplify the American sport overseas

January 17, 2024 In Europe, traditional football (soccer in the United States) has long reigned supreme. Yet, American football is gaining traction, especially in Germany.

Ohio University to co-host American Football Summit at international partner institution in Germany

October 25, 2023 Ohio University and its partner institution, the University of Bayreuth in Germany, will jointly host the first American Football Summit in Germany at the University of Bayreuth campus on Nov. 2.

Scripps Day spotlights OHIO’s multimedia talent in photography, broadcasting, reporting, public relations, design

September 15, 2023 One highlight of Scripps Day — honoring 100 years of journalism at Ohio University — was the on-field recognition at the Cincinnati Reds game on Sept. 6, 2023.

Behind-the-scenes of the NFL: OHIO alumnus leads award-winning Detroit Lions PR team

September 8, 2023 Eamonn Reynolds gained firsthand experience at Ohio University working as a student communications assistant for OHIO Athletics. Now, he leads the award-winning Detroit Lions public relations team. 

Dr. Jim Strode recognized by NASSM for commitment to Sport Management education

August 15, 2023 Jim Strode, Ph.D., Ohio University's College of Business Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and O’Bleness Associate Professor of Sport Management, has been recognized as the 2023 Distinguished Sport Management Educator by the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM).

College of Business sport management students win 2023 COSMA Case Cup

February 22, 2023 The OHIO team of Roberto Lemus, Ian Lindstrom, Logan Thompson and Lily Wittman won the 2023 Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) Case Study Cup on Friday, Feb. 3.

OHIO alumna's generosity transforms the lives of shelter dogs - and Bobcats, too

December 13, 2022 Tina Skestos is no stranger to blazing trails. She and her husband operate a dog veterinary and resource network unlike any other in the U.S.

Brad Fain celebrated as 2022 OHIO Undergraduate Sport Management Distinguished Alumnus recipient

October 24, 2022 The Ohio University AECOM Center for Sports Administration and the Department of Sports Administration proudly celebrated 2022 OHIO Undergraduate Sport Management Distinguished Alumnus Brad Fain.

OHIO’s Master of Sports Administration program ranks top 2 in the world by SportBusiness for 11th consecutive year

October 20, 2022 For the 11th year running, Ohio University’s Master of Sports Administration program has been named in the world’s top two postgraduate sports management degrees for 2022 by SportBusiness.

Copperheads baseball provides students with valuable experience

June 30, 2022 Students can gain valuable experience through completing internships and other experiential learning opportunities with the Southern Ohio Copperheads, a summer collegiate baseball team in Athens.

Ohio University students get a glimpse into the Detroit sports world thanks to two OHIO alumni

April 29, 2022 Students in Ohio University’s sports management fraternity, Sigma Alpha Sigma Mu, recently had the opportunity to travel to Detroit to network with OHIO alumni.

Dr. Daniel J. White named Charles R. Higgins Distinguished Alumni recipient for 2022

April 26, 2022 The Ohio University AECOM Center for Sports Administration is proud to announce Dr. Daniel J. White as the Charles R. Higgins Distinguished Alumni Award recipient for 2022.

Long time sports administration faculty member and distinguished alumnus Jim Kahler to transition from full time executive in residence to emeriti director role at semester’s end

February 9, 2022 AECOM Center for Sports Administration announced today that long time faculty member Jim Kahler will step away from his full-time responsibilities and transition to an Emeriti Director role.

Sports Administration students participate in virtual sales academy

November 16, 2021 Ohio University and the Kalamazoo Growlers Baseball Club are conducting a virtual sales academy on campus with OHIO Sports Administration students and will select five students to intern remotely.

Master of Sports Administration program named world’s best for the eighth time in 10 years

September 8, 2021 Ohio University’s Master of Sports Administration (MSA) program has been named the world’s best postgraduate sports management degree for 2021 by SportBusiness.