Alumni in the Media Honorees
Tom Cardella ’60
Longtime columnist for the South Philadelphia Review
Tom Cardella ’60 is a longtime columnist for the South Philadelphia Review, known for his humorous and insightful commentary on politics, culture and life in his community. He began writing for the paper in 1964 and has been a fixture in local journalism ever since.
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Actor and former president of AFTRA
John Connolly ’79 is an actor and former president of AFTRA, where he led the 80,000-member union representing professionals across television, radio, sound recording and new media. He has been a voice for artists and journalists throughout his career.
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Senior consumer investigative reporter at WFLA-TV in Tampa
Victoria Lim ’91 is senior consumer investigative reporter at WFLA-TV in Tampa, where she’s earned national recognition for her multimedia work. Nicknamed the “Queen of Convergence,” she reports across TV, print and digital platforms.
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Senior vice president for corporate communications at Turner Broadcasting System
Shirley Powell ’88 is senior vice president for corporate communications at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. She oversees media relations for brands including CNN, TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network, and the Atlanta Braves, as well as internal and government communications.
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Senior director of broadcasting and video production for the Baltimore Ravens
Larry Rosen ’84 is senior director of broadcasting and video production for the Baltimore Ravens, where he oversees RAVE-TV and all Ravens television, radio and stadium content. He is an eight-time Emmy Award winner with decades of sports media experience.
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Pioneering folk music host, producer and cultural advocate
Gene Shay ’57 was a pioneering folk music host, producer and cultural advocate. He co-founded the Philadelphia Folk Festival, hosted one of the longest-running folk radio shows in the country, and helped bring Bob Dylan to Philadelphia for his first concert in 1963.
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