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NBC’s Voice of the Olympics Mike Tirico ’88: Memorable Olympic Moments and a Love for All Things Orange (Podcast)
When the Olympic Games begin later this month, one of the University’s best-known alums will be front and center. In many ways it’s a role Mike Tirico ’88 knew he wanted at an early age. “My mom will tell you,…
Teaching the Global Power of Sport, Olympics Through a Communication Lens
Historically, the Olympics have provided countless memorable athletic achievements—the Miracle on Ice men’s hockey team upsetting the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York; the Dream Team capturing gold at the 1992 Summer Olympics in…
Are We Overlooking Justice Implications for the Olympics 2024 Sustainability Goals?
The 2024 Summer Olympics will begin in two weeks, with much of the attention focused not only on the sporting contests, but also the efforts of organizers to cut down on the carbon footprint of the event. Farhana Sultana is…
Paris Olympics ‘Green’ Policies Risk Backlash & Higher Emissions
Paris is gearing up to go green for the 2024 Olympics, but some of their initiatives might face challenges. For instance, the lack of available air conditioning for athletes is causing some disruption to their plans. Matthew Huber, professor of…