famous anchor and producer Robin Roberts Honored at the inaugural gala of Good Morning America of Seton Hall University sports media center.
south orange, new jersey, August 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Robin RobertsWe’ve been connecting athletes, entertainers, fans and viewers for decades (first on ESPN and last 20 years on “Good Morning America”). Seton Hall College Sports media center at special gala September 15th at the lighthouse on Chelsea Pier in new york city.
Roberts was one of the preeminent broadcast journalists of her time. She has won numerous Emmy Awards, including four for her on “Good Morning America,” and most recently, as host and executive producer of Disney+’s “Turning the Tables,” for Outstanding and Informative Talk Show. Her 2022 Daytime wins her Emmy Award. She was voted “The Most Trustworthy Person on Television” in a 2013 Readers Digest poll. Walter Cronkite He won the Award for Excellence in Journalism and was inducted into the Broadcast and Cable Hall of Fame and the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame. More importantly, she’s a two-time cancer survivor who is working with Be the Match to raise her awareness of the need for bone marrow donors.
sports media center Seton Hall College Launched Fall 2021 with generous donations from sports journalists. seton hall Graduate Bob Ray ’76 fixed the SportsCenter desk with Roberts on ESPN, Atlanta To South Africa.
“The Center for Sports Media is already full of activities that benefit our students, which is very promising,” said Ray. “Our Galaon September 15th Gather friends and supporters of the center to celebrate the official launch and set an ambitious course. Recognizing my dear friend and colleague Robin with the first award will conclude the evening.
Center for Sports Media seton halltop-ranked “pirate” sports. south orange The campus provides a learning laboratory for students to hone their contemporary storytelling skills while receiving an education steeped in traditional journalism principles.
“We are proud to be honored Robin Roberts on this important occasion,” he said. Lenny RobinsonPh.D., Interim Dean seton hall College of Communication and Arts. “She has helped tell countless powerful stories that impact our lives while demonstrating the highest journalistic standards throughout a long and prosperous career. A field historically dominated by men. Her identity as a woman of color in is a beacon of hope for many young people studying. seton hall.”
The university’s undergraduate programs in sports media have grown significantly over the past few years, and the university is committed to expanding resources and opportunities for its students. May, former ESPN reporter and columnist Jane McManus Appointed as the first secretary general of the center. The Center will host guest experts in classrooms, panels, his talks and conferences. It often covers events and stories about BIG EAST athletes, helping students build a robust portfolio. The center also provides students with the opportunity to network with top experts in their field, initiate internships, and find top jobs upon graduation.
“The Center for Sports Media connects the next generation of sports media professionals with the tools they need to lead and thrive in a highly competitive industry,” said McManus. “Our faculty are unique, but we couldn’t do it without the shining examples of women and men on the ground reporting with dignity and empathy. Robin Roberts is one such example, and we are excited to have her join us in officially launching the Center. ”
McManus covered the NFL on ESPN, spent nearly a decade as a columnist for espnW, and became director of the Center for Sports Communications in 2018. Marist College of poughkeepsie, new york She was also an adjunct professor at of Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where she earned her master’s degree.
Tickets to the event and sponsorships will still be available at the gala. September 15, 2022and 6 pm at the premier event venue of new york city: The newly redesigned Chelsea Pier Lighthouse. Contact: http://www.shu.edu/sportsmediagala, (973) 378-9876, [email protected]
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about Seton Hall College
One of the country’s leading Catholic universities, seton hall Since 1856, we’ve shown the world what great minds can do. It has approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offers over 90 rigorous academic programs. seton hall The Princeton Review, US News & World Report, and Bloomberg Businessweek recognize good scholarship.
seton hall It welcomes students of all faiths and prepares them to become exemplary servant leaders and global citizens. The university has enjoyed extraordinary success in recent years. Since 2009, we have seen record-breaking undergraduate enrollment growth and an impressive 110-point increase in freshman average SAT scores. Over the past decade, seton hall Students and alumni have received more than 30 Fulbright Scholarships and other prestigious academic honors, including the Boren Awards, Pickering Fellowships, Udall Scholarships and Rhodes Scholarships. The university also prides itself on being the most diverse national Catholic university in the country.
A new independent economic analysis from the university found that seton hall have a great impact on of new jersey economy, more than total $1.6 billion It creates and maintains approximately 10,000 jobs each year.In recent years, universities have invested more $165 million In new campus buildings and renovations.Beautiful main campus of a suburban university south orange, new jersey Only 14 miles from new york city — Provide students with a wealth of employment, internship, cultural and recreational opportunities. seton hall Nationally recognized law school has a prominent downtown location newarkThe University’s Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) Campus Clifton When nutley, new jersey Opened in the summer of 2018. IHS Campus House seton hall College of Nursing, its School of Health Sciences, and Hackensack Meridian Medical College of Hackensack Meridian Health.
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