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Gala to Inaugurate

Center for Sports Media at Seton Hall University
September 15, 2022

Honoring Robin Roberts,
Co-Anchor of Good Morning America and
President of Rock’n Robin Productions

On September 15, Seton Hall's Center for Sports Media hosted a gala at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, NYC, celebrating its Executive Founder, Bob Ley '76, and honoring media icon Robin Roberts with a Lifetime Professional Achievement Award.

Robin Roberts at the Center for Sports Media Gala

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Flickr Gala to Inaugurate the Center for Sports Media

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Recognizing Influential Leaders in Sports Media

Seton Hall’s Center for Sports Media recognizes Robin Roberts as an outstanding leader in sports media, making strides for equity and influence in the next generation of sports journalism.

Thank you to our guests, patrons and sponsors! Because of your generosity, the event raised $380,000 to help us train the next generation of sports media professionals.

Your support will advance the field by providing innovative training, state-of-the-art resources, and hands-on experiences to the next generation of sports media professionals.

Please consider supporting the Center for Sports Media by making a donation today.

Our heartfelt thanks to the gala committee members:

Bob Ley '76 in His Office

Bob Ley '76
Executive Founder
Seton Hall University Center for Sports Media

George Bodenheimer

George Bodenheimer
Former President
ESPN

Chris McKendry

Chris McKendry
Tennis Host
ESPN

Jane McManus

Jane McManus
Executive Director, Center for Sports Media 
Seton Hall University

Kevin Negandhi

Kevin Negandhi
SportsCenter Anchor
ESPN

James O'Brien

Jim O'Brien '82
Sr. Managing Partner and CEO
Napier Park Global Capital

Jon Paparsenos '99

Jon Paparsenos '99
Vice President for University Advancement
Seton Hall University

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Renee Robinson, Ph.D.
Vice Dean, College of Communication and the Arts
Seton Hall University

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Bardia Shah-Rais '95
VP of Production
Fox Sports

Leo Zatta '78

Leo Zatta '78
Chairman
Team Walker, Inc.

Chris Berman
(Honorary Member)
NFL Studio Host
ESPN

Larry Ganim
Founder
Ganim Financial

Don Garber
(Honorary Member)
Commissioner
Major League Soccer

Jay Harris
SportsCenter Anchor
ESPN

Jimmy Pitaro
(Honorary Member)
President
ESPN

Our deepest gratitude to our generous sponsors:

Champion Level

Carlton Hill Foundation

MVP Level

George and Ann Bodenheimer
Bob Ley '76
Leo Zatta '78

Broadcaster Level

ESPN
Ganim Financial
Chris McKendry and Eduardo Andrade

Brian Ruark

If you have questions about the Center for Sports Media and opportunities for investment, I’d love to hear from you.

Brian Ruark
Associate Vice President for Development
Brian.Ruark@shu.edu
(973) 378-2620