2016 Honorees

Alumni in the Media Honorees

Michael Grossman ’81

Director and Producer

Michael Grossman ’81 is a veteran director and producer with nearly 200 credits across television and film. A Philadelphia native and 1981 Temple film graduate, he has directed major network series including Grey’s Anatomy, Chicago P.D., Nashville, and cult classics like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Firefly.

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Solomon Jones ’97

Award-winning journalist and critically acclaimed author,

Solomon Jones ’97 is an award-winning journalist and author, serving as a columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News and morning host for 900 AM WURD Radio. His inspiring story—from homelessness to national media contributor—was featured in a Verizon ad campaign highlighting successful entrepreneurs.

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Rich Lerner ’83

Veteran sports broadcaster

Rich Lerner ’83 is a veteran sports broadcaster and Temple alumnus whose career was shaped by his time at WRTI and covering games at The Palestra. He has gone on to national success while staying rooted in the values and diversity he encountered on Temple’s campus.

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Rich Levy ’79

Chief creative officer at FCB Health

Rich Levy ’79 is chief creative officer at FCB Health, leading award-winning campaigns in healthcare marketing. A 1979 Temple graduate, Levy is recognized for blending creativity and compassion to shape messaging that impacts lives globally.

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Laurie A. Seidman ’98

Vice president of daytime programming at CBS Entertainment

Laurie A. Seidman ’98 is vice president of daytime programming at CBS Entertainment, where she oversees The Talk. After starting her career at CBS News and working with J.J. Abrams on Felicity, she went on to produce acclaimed series including Medium.

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