In the summer of 2026, Pat Dallahan, a fourth-year student at Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication, interned at WTNH News 8. The student, who is highly involved in Klein College, had a chance to gain hands-on experience in the nation’s 33rd biggest media market.

The Simsbury, CT native grew up going to a sports broadcasting camp, where he was met with a strong Temple University presence. The experience had such a strong impact on him that Temple University was the only school he applied to.

“I knew that I would be able to get my feet wet and get involved at Temple,” said Dallahan.

Dallahan hosts Inside the Nest, which is OwlSports Update TV’s football-only show, and Courts in Session, which is the basketball alternative. He has been involved with OwlSports Update TV for three years. This year, Dallahan has been serving as a mentor for younger students within the organization.

“At no other school would that have happened for me,” Dallahan said.

Dallahan was able to apply the knowledge he gathered through his Klein College experience to his summer internship at WTNH News 8, which is the ABC station affiliate in Connecticut.

“This role gave me so many great opportunities,” he shared. “They really let me get in with the day-to-day stuff they were doing.”

Dallahan stated that he was able to get experience in writing, reporting, shooting and being in the control room.

“If there are any other students from Connecticut at Temple that are involved in media, I encourage them to intern there.”

Dallahan shared that being a student at Klein College has prepared him for a job in the industry. He said that since the classes are quite small, professors get to know their students well, and feedback is abundant.

“The professors are so involved with the student media,” he said. “Here, you’re not just another student—they want to see you succeed.”

John Kincade, KLN ’86, was an influential figure at Klein College for Dallahan. Even though the student was never in one of Kincade’s classes, the two share a professional relationship that has helped Dallahan improve his skills.

“I watched Dallahan and the team that he worked with, and I was always incredibly impressed with him,” said Kincade.

The alum, who was an adjunct professor at Klein College for around three years, got to know Dallahan through his students. The two would often chat, and Kincade has been able to watch Dallahan grow professionally.

“He has one of the best on-air camera presences that I have ever seen,” said Kincade. “He blew me away—he's very comfortable on camera.”

Matt Fine, who serves as the Executive Producer for OwlSports Update TV, shared the same sentiment about Dallahan. 

“Dallahan is a constant professional,” said Fine. “He always comes to work on time, he’s an amazing leader, and he is always positive."

“He has elevated our shows and made us better,” he added.