Former “60 Minutes” Correspondents Alfonsi and Pelley Join Columbia Journalism School
Former "60 Minutes" correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley have been appointed as Journalists in Residence at Columbia Journalism School for the upcoming academic year. In their new roles, they will mentor students, give lectures, and contribute to the Columbia…
Houston, TX, August 3, 2026 —
Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, veteran correspondents formerly with the acclaimed CBS news program “60 Minutes,” are set to join Columbia Journalism School as Journalists in Residence for the upcoming academic year.
In their new capacity, Alfonsi and Pelley will engage with students through mentorship and lectures. They are also slated to contribute to the esteemed Columbia Journalism Review, a publication dedicated to examining and improving journalism. This appointment follows their departures from “60 Minutes,” which occurred amidst broader changes within CBS News.
The roles of Journalist in Residence at Columbia Journalism School typically involve experienced journalists sharing their expertise and insights with the next generation of media professionals. Alfonsi and Pelley, with their extensive careers in broadcast journalism, are expected to bring a wealth of practical knowledge and industry perspective to the school’s students and faculty.
Details regarding the specific duration of their residency and the exact nature of their contributions to the Columbia Journalism Review were not immediately available. The transition for both journalists from “60 Minutes” marks a new chapter in their distinguished careers, shifting from investigative reporting for a major broadcast to an academic and advisory role within a leading journalism institution.
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