Paul Harvey to Receive Honorary Doctorate From Washington University

Paul Harvey to Receive Honorary Doctorate From Washington University

DALLAS, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- ABC Radio Networks today announced that the legendary Paul Harvey will be the recipient of an honorary doctorate of journalism degree from Washington University in Saint Louis, MO. Harvey will receive the honorary degree during Washington University's 146th Commencement ceremony May 18.

Harvey's two programs, Paul Harvey News & Comment, now in its 56th year, and The Rest of The Story, now in its 31st year, can be heard on more than 1,000 radio stations as well as 400 Armed Forces Network stations.

With an estimated 22 million listeners and a career that spans nearly 75 years, Harvey is the most recognizable voice on the radio. Over his career, Harvey has received numerous awards. Most recently, he was the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005; in 2002 he won the coveted Marconi Award for an unprecedented fifth time.

Harvey is married to radio icon, Lynne "Angel" Cooper, famed producer of Paul Harvey News & Comment.

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ABC Radio Networks has nearly 4,400 affiliate radio stations reaching nearly 105 million people age 12 and over each week. Programs and services include ABC News Radio, Paul Harvey News & Comment, The Sean Hannity Show, Satellite Sisters, The Tom Joyner Morning Show, MoneyTalk with Bob Brinker, The Mark Levin Show, The Michael Baisden Show, American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks, ESPN Radio and ABC Radio Networks en Español, 24-Hour music formats and advanced digital media platforms including online interactive advertising, streaming audio and podcasts.

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