He earned a BA (1931) and BS (1932) in music along with an MA degree in history from the University of Minnesota. While stationed in London and Luxembourg with the United States Office of War Information during World War II he developed an interest in European broadcasting, and in 1949 was awarded a PhD in communications from New York University.
He obtained a BA (1931) and BS (1932) in music alongside an MA degree in history from the University of Minnesota. While serving in London and Luxembourg with the United States Office of War Information during World War II, he developed an interest in European broadcasting, and in 1949 was granted a PhD in communications from New York University.