David Muir has been the face of World News Tonight for more than a decade and has a lengthy career in news broadcasting. On October 23, his hard work was celebrated when he was honored for his excellence in journalism at Temple University in Philadelphia. David was presented the 2025 Lew Klein Excellence in Media Award and when he took to the stage to accept the prestigious award, he made a bold statement about his career and those who will follow his journalism journey.

"I think it's so important that we all in this room remember to look behind us and make sure the door is open for the next person to come through," he began about young people pursuing journalism, before adding: "There is no time more important to be a journalist in our country than right now. Let the viewers at hom

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