Alumni in the Media Honorees
Fred Bauer ’64
Producer, director and writer
Fred Bauer ’64 is a producer, director and writer whose multifaceted career has spanned radio, television, music and film. Known for his versatility and entrepreneurial spirit, he’s worked across entertainment genres and platforms.
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Retired assistant professor
Amy Caples ’85 is a retired assistant professor in Temple’s Department of Media Studies and Production and a former anchor and reporter for CBS 3 and KYW Newsradio. She returned to teach at her alma mater after more than 20 years in broadcast journalism.
Learn more about Amy Caples Clark DeLeon ’72
Former columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer
Clark DeLeon ’72 is a beloved former columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer, known for his long-running column “The Scene.” His voice became synonymous with the city, earning him the title “Philadelphia’s favorite columnist.”
Learn more about Clark DeLeon Kenn Venit ’66, ’68
Longtime Connecticut broadcaster and journalism educator
Kenn Venit ’66, ’68 is a longtime Connecticut broadcaster and journalism educator, recognized for his decades of work as an anchor, host and reporter. He teaches at Quinnipiac and Southern Connecticut State University and is a member of the Connecticut Journalism Hall of Fame.
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Veteran sportswriter and columnist for the New York Daily News
Richard R. Weiss Jr. ’69 is a veteran sportswriter and columnist for the New York Daily News. Nicknamed “Hoops,” he’s covered college basketball for over 40 years and is considered one of the sport’s most respected voices.
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Award-winning radio personality
Dyana Williams ’97 is an award-winning radio personality and host of Soulful Sunday on 100.3 WRNB-FM. Often called “The Ambassador of African-American Music,” she has worked in major markets from D.C. to New York and helped shape national music culture.
Learn more about Dyana WilliamsRising Star Honoree
Jian Wang ’08
Vice director of the Daytime News Department at China National Radio
Jian Wang ’08 is vice director of the Daytime News Department at China National Radio, where he oversees a daily 7.5-hour news program. His career began after scoring third in China’s national university entrance exam and earning a degree in international news.
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