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David Boardman serves as Dean of the Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University in Philadelphia. He oversees one of the largest and most comprehensive programs of its kind, managing 2,500 students and 200 faculty members. His leadership has elevated the college's profile through strategic initiatives, including Temple University Television being recognized as the nation’s best college television station.
- Led Klein College since 2013
- Recipient of major journalism awards
- Active in nonprofit journalism leadership
Boardman is a founding chair of the Lenfest Institute for Journalism, owner of The Philadelphia Inquirer, and chairs organizations like The Markup and Spotlight PA. He has served on numerous boards, including the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.
- Graduate of Medill School of Journalism (Northwestern University)
- Master’s degree from the University of Washington
His research interests and professional work focus on media ethics, investigative reporting, and diversity in journalism. He has conducted seminars for journalists internationally and advocates for nonprofit journalism models addressing technology-society intersections.
Notable scientific awards include the Goldsmith Prize, Worth Bingham Prize, and the National Ethics Award. He has also chaired key industry bodies like the American Society of News Editors and the Poynter Institute's National Advisory Board.
- Chaired Pulitzer Prize juries six times
- Inducted into Medill Alumni Hall of Achievement and University of Washington Communications Hall of Fame
