OSWEGO, N.Y. – One of SUNY Oswego's most accomplished alumni and a pioneer in sports broadcasting, Linda Cohn will conclude an iconic career at ESPN on June 30, wrapping up more than three decades with the network and over 40 years in the sports media industry.

Cohn, who was inducted into the Oswego State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006, graduated from SUNY Oswego in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in communications. During her time on campus, she was a standout goaltender for the women's ice hockey program and helped pave the way for future generations of female athletes. Before arriving at Oswego, Cohn broke barriers as a goalie on the boys' ice hockey team at Newfield High School in New York.

Following graduation, Cohn began her broadcasting career at WALK-AM/FM in Patchogue, N.Y., where she worked as a news anchor, writer, and sports reporter.

Cohn's groundbreaking career continued to reach new heights when she joined ESPN in July 1992. Over the next 34 years, she became one of the most recognizable faces in sports media, anchoring SportsCenter and covering some of the biggest moments in sports. Her longevity, professionalism, and passion for athletics helped inspire countless aspiring broadcasters.

Among her many honors, Cohn received the Women's Sports Journalism Award from the Women's Sports Foundation in 1995 and was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2003. In 2017, she earned one of the profession's highest distinctions with her induction into the National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame.

Cohn's impact extends far beyond the anchor desk. As one of the first women to achieve sustained success in national sports broadcasting, she helped reshape the industry and opened doors for future generations of female journalists and broadcasters.

Her induction into the SUNY Oswego Athletics Hall of Fame recognized not only her accomplishments in athletics and broadcasting but also her role as a trailblazer whose influence continues to be felt throughout the sports world.

Cohn's many returns to campus included receiving an honorary SUNY doctorate while keynoting Commencement in May 2025.

As she prepares to sign off from ESPN for the final time, Cohn leaves behind a legacy defined by excellence, perseverance, and a lifelong commitment to sports. Her journey from the ice rinks of New York and the classrooms of SUNY Oswego to becoming one of the most respected voices in sports broadcasting remains one of the university's greatest success stories.