Alumni in the Media Honorees
Ed Cunningham ’69
Iconic voice of WHYY
Ed Cunningham ’69 is best known as the iconic voice of WHYY. Over his 30-year career at TV12 and 91FM, he became a trusted presence in Philadelphia broadcasting, producing award-winning historical and fundraising programs for public media.
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Senior vice president and general counsel for Comcast Cable
Doug Gaston ’83 serves as senior vice president and general counsel for Comcast Cable. A key legal strategist, he oversees a team of advisors supporting one of the nation’s largest entertainment and communications companies.
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Award-winning casting director
Diane Heery ’76 is an award-winning casting director with more than 20 years of experience in major motion pictures, television and independent films. A member of the Casting Society of America, she has played a vital role in launching countless acting careers.
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Veteran journalist and retired CBS3 Eyewitness News reporter
Robin Mackintosh ’71 is a veteran journalist and retired CBS3 Eyewitness News reporter. Known as a “reporter’s reporter,” he spent 35 years covering some of the most important stories in the Delaware Valley with integrity and grit.
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Former special assistant to the athletic director, Temple University
Al Shrier ’53 served Temple University for over five decades, becoming a legendary figure in college sports information. As special assistant to the athletic director, he was known as the dean of sports publicists and a beloved ambassador for Temple Athletics.
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Director for The NFL on CBS and NCAA men’s basketball broadcasts
Suzanne Smith ’80 is an accomplished director for The NFL on CBS and NCAA men’s basketball broadcasts. Her pioneering leadership in sports broadcasting has helped shape national coverage of some of the most-watched sporting events in America.
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Former director general of Israel Television
Yair Stern ’70 is the former director general of Israel Television. A leader in international broadcast journalism, he helped shape public media in Israel and played a key role in modernizing the country’s television operations and news programming.
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