Alumni in the Media Honorees
Addie Collins-Zinone ’99
Broadcast journalist and former U.S. Army public affairs specialist
Addie Collins-Zinone ’99 is a broadcast journalist and former U.S. Army public affairs specialist whose multifaceted media career began at Temple Update. A Division I gymnast and Temple alum, she’s since brought her voice to national conversations about media, military service and women’s empowerment.
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Legendary basketball writer for the Philadelphia Daily News
Phil Jasner ’64 was a legendary basketball writer for the Philadelphia Daily News, celebrated for his coverage of the 76ers and the NBA. A Curt Gowdy Award recipient and two-time Pennsylvania Sportswriter of the Year, he left an indelible mark on sports journalism.
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President and general manager of 6abc WPVI-TV
Bernie Prazenica ’79 is the president and general manager of 6abc WPVI-TV, overseeing one of the region’s top-rated TV stations and digital platforms. Under his leadership, 6abc has continued its dominance in news, community engagement and technological innovation.
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Managing editor of The Philadelphia Tribune
Irv Randolph ’81 is managing editor of The Philadelphia Tribune, the oldest continuously published African-American newspaper in the U.S. For more than two decades, he has championed stories that matter to Philadelphia’s Black community and beyond.
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Former Wall Street Journal reporter
Stephen J. Sansweet ’66 is a former Wall Street Journal reporter and longtime head of fan relations at Lucasfilm. A lifelong storyteller, he turned a childhood love of journalism—and Star Wars—into a pioneering career that bridged media, fandom and entertainment.
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