The Cathy Hughes School of Communications Speaker Series: ESPN SportsCenter Anchor, Michael Eaves

About this event

The Cathy Hughes School of Communications is excited to welcome Michael T. Eaves, award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and ESPN SportsCenter anchor, as the third and final guest of our inaugural Speaker Series this semester! With more than three decades in sports journalism, seven Emmy Awards, and a Telly Award, Eaves has covered some of the world's most celebrated sporting events, including the Olympic Games, Super Bowl, NBA Playoffs, The Masters, and PGA Championship. Known for his charisma, humor, and engaging on-air presence, he has established himself as one of the industry's most distinguished voices. Beyond the broadcast booth, Eaves is committed to service and using his platform to make a difference. A proud University of Kentucky alumnus and 2025 inductee into its Hall of Distinguished Alumni, he also made history as the first Black golfer to qualify for the Kentucky High School State Golf Championship. The conversation will be moderated by Beverly Robertson, a graduating senior and Broadcast Journalism major at Howard University who aspires to become an on-camera sports personality. This is an exciting opportunity to bring together an established voice in sports media and the next generation of journalism professionals. Join us for an engaging conversation about the world of sports journalism, career journeys, and the power of storytelling in sports media! Hot refreshments will be served. Thursday, November 12, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM Studio D, WHUT | 2222 4 St., NW We look forward to seeing you there as we close out the semester! Follow @HU_CHSOC for more details.