Cardinal Alumnus, NBC News Veteran Edwin Newman Dies at 91
Edwin Newman was a 1940 graduate of the University of Wisconsin and was inducted into the Cardinal Hall of Fame in 1999.
Newman, 91, served in many capacities for NBC, as an anchor, a news reporter, a commentator, a moderator and a host.
He was particularly well-known for his writings, including those about language. They include "Strictly Speaking: Will America Be the Death of English?" and "A Civil Tongue."
“For decades America got its news from NBC’s Edwin Newman. He was one of our nation’s preeminent journalists, an authoritative figure on grammar and the English language, a true professional and always the gentleman," President of NBC News Steve Capus said in a statement. "He brought dignity and great perspective to an endless array of historic news events. He set a standard for decades to come, at NBC News and throughout this profession. Edwin will be missed as a journalist, and as a respected member of the NBC News family.”
The DCAA extends its condolences to his family and friends.