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 at the University of Minnesota alongside an MA degree in history. During World War II, while serving in London and Luxembourg with the United States Office of War Information, he developed an interest in European broadcasting and was awarded a PhD in communications from New York University.