Betsy Leebron Tutelman, associate vice president for strategic university events and professor of media studies and production, was honored at the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards in September.
Tutelman was inducted into the Silver Circle Society, which recognizes members within the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences who have dedicated more than 25 years to working in pursuit of the profession’s highest and most noble goals.
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“I am deeply honored to be included among this distinguished class of awardees,” said Tutelman. “To be recognized alongside creators, storytellers, producers and photographers who have shaped the medium is humbling. What makes this especially meaningful is the acknowledgment of my role as an educator, mentor and advisor—helping aspiring professionals find their voice and their place in the industry.”
The academy’s mission is to advance the arts and sciences of television and promote creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry.
This regional chapter includes more than 700 members in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware and represents more than 32 TV stations and various cable companies and programmers in addition to independent producers, production facilities and educational institutions.
(Courtesy of Betsy Leebron Tutelman)
Over the past four decades, Tutelman has remained a constant at Temple, elevating the university by facilitating major events such as Commencement and initiating transformative academic and extracurricular programs such as courses like Temple Update, The Future of Your TV and Creating a Media Business.
Prior to her current position, Tutelman fulfilled numerous roles such as senior vice provost for strategic communications. She also served as a department chair in Klein College of Media and Communication, overseeing growth from 200 students to nearly 800 students and leading faculty in strategic planning to collaborate with other schools and colleges on interdisciplinary research and student experiences.
Additionally, with expertise in broadcast journalism, entrepreneurship and production management, Tutelman has cultivated relationships with media institutions and organizations and brought national outlets to campus to recruit students from all disciplines. Also, the pieces she produced in partnership with organizations have been recognized for their sensitivity to issues affecting diverse populations.
Throughout her career, she’s worked to instill critical thinking, creativity and confidence in students. By developing their skills and giving them the courage to pursue their dreams, she has helped prepare new generations of professionals who are shaping the future of media.
“As long as I am able to teach and mentor, I will continue to do so—following the example of my colleague, mentor and friend Lew Klein, who always said, ‘It’s not about who you know but who knows you,’ said Tutelman. “I want to keep helping students build meaningful connections and develop the tools they need to thrive in this ever-changing industry.”
(Courtesy of Betsy Leebron Tutelman)
Ultimately, she’s grateful to Temple for helping shape her career.
“Temple has been more than a place to work—it has been a home and a launch pad,” said Tutelman. “Over the past four decades, I have designed forward-looking curricula, forged partnerships with nonprofits to produce content for diverse audiences, served on boards dedicated to societal betterment and produced events that have enriched the university community. These efforts have been deeply rewarding. They exemplify the very principles I teach.”