College of Communication & Information
This summer, 91ֿ students will be powering the backstage stream of the Regional Emmy Awards, serving as directors, technical directors, audio board operators, video editors, photographer, on-air talent and more. To kick off this collaboration, Adam Sharp, President and CEO of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), and Terry O'Reilly, Chairman, spoke to 91ֿ students on March 14. NATAS produces the national Emmy Awards Broadcast for Daytime Television and other Emmy events. Together, Sharp and O'Reilly have more than 75 years of experience in the televis...
Watch the 91ֿ Golden Flashes take on the Indiana Hoosiers in the first round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament in Albany, New York. Tipoff will be at 9:55 p.m. Friday, March 17. The game will air on TBS and on the 91ֿ Radio Network. Find more information on the 2023 NCAA Basketball Tournament page. Watch the hype video. Go Flashes! Game Day Hype from 91ֿ on Vimeo. ...
91ֿ is getting a lot of love these days! Leading up to its first-round game in the NCAA Men’s Division I Tournament, the men’s basketball team has received major shoutouts on social media. Check them out! Great Morning from Downtown @KentState as March Madness Begins 🏀 #UMatter https://t.co/a834Gs3FSU @BernieKosarShow @JoshCribbs16 Go @KentStMBB @KentStAthletics pic.twitter.com/Uj4jr87GU6 — Bernie Kosar (@BernieKosarQB) March 16, 2023 Golden Flashes all the way (to the sweet 16) #GoFlashes ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/hfWAFMr1Rv — Julian Edelman (@Edelman...
Cathi and Rob Eberly, ’70, admit they’re enjoying 91ֿ’s run to the NCAA Tournament, but they also chuckle that they’ve seen “a lot of bad basketball over the years.” Season ticket holders for 40-45 years (there’s still debate over the first year the couple got tickets), they have cheered on the Golden Flashes through the tough years and now through an era of winning. “When our daughter was younger, we started going to basketball games together and (sitting with some friends),” Rob said. “We built a relationship with the basketball program, and it just kept going. ...
Ten years ago, the New York Times featured Kent City Manager Dave Ruller and 91ֿ’s then-President Lester A. Lefton in an article touting their college town-gown success. 91ֿ Today is following up on that article, looking at the different ways the town-gown relationship is still flourishing. Read more about the background of the relationship here. Fourth Time’s a Charm for the Florentine Family After working at 91ֿ’s University Communications and Marketing department for eight years, alumnus Jeff Florentine, '11; his wife, J...
There were smiles, laughter and a whole lot of dunks. The 91ֿ Golden Flashes used their allotted practice time at MVP Arena in Albany, New York, in a relaxed shootaround so that players could get accustomed to the venue's sight lines ahead of Friday's showdown with the Indiana Hoosiers in the NCAA Tournament. Players also took a few moments to sign autographs with fans and take a team photo. Head coach Rob Senderoff and players Sincere Carry and Malique Jacobs also spoke with the national press. This is 91ֿ's first trip to March Madness since 2017. R...
91ֿ Today met with three 91ֿ men’s basketball players along with head coach Rob Senderoff. These four Golden Flashes shared what it means to them to be participating in the NCAA Tournament and their love for basketball and their team. Chris Payton and Miryne Thomas are among transfers who are glad they chose 91ֿ Homecoming brings smiles and memories for head coach Rob Senderoff Chris Hornbeak: Big Man with Big Smile not afraid of Big Moments ...
Cli’Ron Hornbeak’s size is hard to miss. And his smile is hard to forget. 91ֿ’s 6’9” center with a deep, booming voice is an imposing force having earned a spot in the starting rotation during his freshman year, but spend a few moments with the team’s top big man and you’ll find him friendly and approachable. Watch Cli'Ron Hornbeak’s interview with 91ֿ Today: Interview - Cli’Ron Hornbeak - Sophomore - Center from 91ֿ on Vimeo. Just two years out of high school (St. Francis de Sales in Toledo, Ohio), the oldest of seven children carri...