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ABC's David Muir Receives Temple University's 2025 Lew Klein Excellence in Media Award

Muir turned the campus honor into a call for mentorship focused on facts-first reporting.

Overview

  • Accepting the award in Philadelphia, Muir urged colleagues to "look behind us" to keep doors open for the next generation.
  • He said there is no time more important to be a journalist right now and encouraged letting audiences "listen to the facts" and "hear the truth."
  • Before the ceremony, he met with Klein College students and told 6ABC the highlight of his visit was engaging with aspiring journalists.
  • Debra OConnell, president of News Group and Networks for the Walt Disney Company, presented the honor during the Temple Performing Arts Center event.
  • Temple shared images of the campus conversation on Instagram, while the program also recognized Beccah Hendrickson as a rising star and honored Bernie Prazenica for contributions to Klein College.