Former ’60 Minutes’ correspondents Pelley, Alfonsi go from newsroom to classroom
Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, two of the correspondents ousted from “60 Minutes” as part of a major shakeup at the storied CBS News show, are moving from the newsroom to the classroom. Columbia Journalism School announced Monday that the two would serve…
Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, two correspondents recently dismissed from the prestigious CBS News show "60 Minutes," are transitioning from their roles in the newsroom to become Journalists in Residence at the Columbia Journalism School. The decision was made in early June following their respective firings, with Pelley confronted CBS News leadership over the changes orchestrated by CBS News' editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss.
The appointments were made to ensure the students had access to journalists whose reporting has played a pivotal role in shaping the national conversation, according to the school's statement. Alfonsi and Pelley's expertise spans across a myriad of topics, including war, politics, public health, criminal justice, and international affairs.
Jelani Cobb, the dean of the journalism school, expressed his admiration for their investigative work, stating that it was unparalleled and that "60 Minutes" is the preeminent investigative broadcast news show for a reason. The two journalists will contribute to the Columbia Journalism Review and engage in various activities, including lectures and mentoring students at the school.
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