
Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi Transition to Academic Roles After CBS Shake-Up
Former '60 Minutes' correspondents Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi are moving from the newsroom to the classroom, following a shake-up at CBS.
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Former '60 Minutes' correspondents Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi are moving from the newsroom to the classroom, following a shake-up at CBS.

CBS News has announced a major shakeup at '60 Minutes,' replacing the executive producer with Nick Bilton and firing several correspondents, including Cecilia Vega. Vega criticized the network's decision, expressing concerns about the future direction of the storied news program.
Veteran '60 Minutes' correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi is leaving the program, with her exit memo reportedly containing harsh words for CBS News and detailing clashes with top editor Bari Weiss.

Sharyn Alfonsi, a '60 Minutes' journalist, has lost her deal with CBS after accusing CBS News and its top editor, Bari Weiss, of political meddling, following the abrupt pulling of her segment on a Salvadoran prison.

After receiving the Ridenhour Prize for courageous journalism, Sharyn Alfonsi openly worried about her future at CBS News' 60 Minutes.

Former '60 Minutes' correspondents Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi will serve as Journalists in Residence at Columbia University. They will be teaching at the prestigious institution, sharing their extensive experience in broadcast journalism.

Former '60 Minutes' correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi has accused CBS News of penalizing her and not renewing her contract due to her critical stance on MAGA, a claim CBS has not directly addressed. Alfonsi described the network's alleged appeasement of MAGA as 'chilling' following her departure.

Sharyn Alfonsi has left '60 Minutes' after her contract was not renewed, following a reported feud with Bari Weiss over a story. Alfonsi criticized CBS for sending a 'chilling message' to the newsroom.

Sharyn Alfonsi, a '60 Minutes' correspondent, publicly criticized CBS News leadership for "corporate meddling" after her CECOT segment was initially pulled, acknowledging she might face termination.

Veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi has voiced concerns about 'the spread of corporate meddling and editorial fear' at CBS News, following the pulling of her report on Cecot prison.

Veteran journalists Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi have been named journalists-in-residence at Columbia University’s School of Journalism for the 2026-2027 academic term.

CBS News has reportedly ended its contract with 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi following a conflict over a report she produced about Venezuelans deported from the US to a notorious prison in El Salvador, which was ultimately shelved.

Veteran '60 Minutes' correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi believes CBS News has removed her from the program following issues she raised regarding a story involving Bari Weiss.

A 60 Minutes correspondent, Sharyn Alfonsi, publicly criticized Bari Weiss's takeover, alleging it is spreading 'corporate meddling and editorial fear.' Alfonsi had previously clashed with Weiss over a report on migrants.