Temple Renames Media and Communication School after Cheltenham Native Lew Klein

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Temple University is renaming its School of Media and Communication to the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication. (Image via Temple Now)

To honor the over half century legacy of broadcasting pioneer and Cheltenham native Lew Klein as a teacher and mentor, Temple University is renaming its School of Media and Communication to the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication, writes Shannon McLaughlin Rooney for Temple Now.

The tribute honors Klein’s contributions to the broadcasting field both as an educator and a broadcast executive. It also recognizes a multimillion-dollar gift Klein and his wife, Janet, gave the school.

“Lew is the rare benefactor whose service to our school extends beyond his generous financial support,” said School of Media and Communication Dean David Boardman. “Naming the school to recognize all of his contributions is our honor.”

Klein started his teaching career at Temple University in 1952, when he spent his time divided between teaching TV courses and working as an executive at WFIL-TV in Philadelphia. Over the next 65 years he was instrumental in launching the careers of hundreds of professionals including NBC Today co-anchor Matt Lauer and CBS Evening News Executive Producer Steve Capus.

A formal dedication ceremony for the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication is planned for spring during the celebration of the school’s semi-centennial.

Read more about the broadcasting pioneer at Temple Now by clicking here.

 

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