Robert Dennis McFadden (born February 11, 1937) is an American journalist who has worked for The New York Times since 1961. He won a Pulitzer Prize in 1996.[1]
McFadden was born in Milwaukee, and raised in both Chicago[2] and the small town of Cumberland, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, and graduated from the journalism school of the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1960 with a B.S. in Journalism.[2][3] He moved to New York City in 1961 with the intention of applying to only one newspaper—the only paper for which he wanted to work—and his hopes were realized when he was soon hired by The New York Times. His literary writing style, strict adherence to journalistic principles, and tireless ability to "beat the deadline" won him accolades as both a writer and journalist, and he has since received numerous awards for excellence in journalism. McFadden, a celebrated Senior Writer, has remained at the Times for over 60 years, and continues his work through the present day. In 1996, he won the annual Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Reporting, citing "his highly skilled writing and reporting on deadline during the year" (1995).[1] McFadden and his wife Judith have a son named Nolan, and live in Manhattan, New York.[2]
Careeredit
From 1957 to 1958, McFadden was a reporter for The Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune. From 1958 to 1959, he was a reporter for The Wisconsin State Journal in Madison and after he graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison, worked for The Cincinnati Enquirer. In 1961, he was hired by The New York Times, where he remained for the next six decades as a reporter and rewrite man.[4] His writing has covered a wide range of topics including plane crashes, hurricanes, strikes, blackouts, government affairs, health, crime, transportation, politics, education, the environment, and mass media.[2] As of May 2022 and June 2023 he is listed as senior writer on the newspaper's Obituaries desk.[5][6]
Awards and honorsedit
McFadden has received 18 major journalistic awards and seven New York Times Publisher’s Awards, He was named a Senior Writer in January 1990.[7]
New York Press Club's Byline Award for Spot News Reporting in 1973, 1974, 1980, 1987 and 1989
New York Newspaper Guild's Page One Award for Local Reporting
Peter Kihss Award of the New York Society of Silurians
robert, mcfadden, robert, dennis, mcfadden, born, february, 1937, american, journalist, worked, york, times, since, 1961, pulitzer, prize, 1996, bornrobert, dennis, mcfadden, 1937, february, 1937, milwaukee, wisconsin, alma, materuniversity, wisconsin, claireu. Robert Dennis McFadden born February 11 1937 is an American journalist who has worked for The New York Times since 1961 He won a Pulitzer Prize in 1996 1 Robert D McFaddenBornRobert Dennis McFadden 1937 02 11 February 11 1937 age 87 Milwaukee Wisconsin U S Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin Eau ClaireUniversity of Wisconsin MadisonOccupationJournalistNotable creditThe New York TimesSpouseJudith McFaddenChildren1 Contents 1 Biography 2 Career 3 Awards and honors 4 Bibliography 5 References 6 External linksBiography editMcFadden was born in Milwaukee and raised in both Chicago 2 and the small town of Cumberland Wisconsin He attended the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and graduated from the journalism school of the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1960 with a B S in Journalism 2 3 He moved to New York City in 1961 with the intention of applying to only one newspaper the only paper for which he wanted to work and his hopes were realized when he was soon hired by The New York Times His literary writing style strict adherence to journalistic principles and tireless ability to beat the deadline won him accolades as both a writer and journalist and he has since received numerous awards for excellence in journalism McFadden a celebrated Senior Writer has remained at the Times for over 60 years and continues his work through the present day In 1996 he won the annual Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Reporting citing his highly skilled writing and reporting on deadline during the year 1995 1 McFadden and his wife Judith have a son named Nolan and live in Manhattan New York 2 Career editFrom 1957 to 1958 McFadden was a reporter for The Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune From 1958 to 1959 he was a reporter for The Wisconsin State Journal in Madison and after he graduated from University of Wisconsin Madison worked for The Cincinnati Enquirer In 1961 he was hired by The New York Times where he remained for the next six decades as a reporter and rewrite man 4 His writing has covered a wide range of topics including plane crashes hurricanes strikes blackouts government affairs health crime transportation politics education the environment and mass media 2 As of May 2022 and June 2023 he is listed as senior writer on the newspaper s Obituaries desk 5 6 Awards and honors editMcFadden has received 18 major journalistic awards and seven New York Times Publisher s Awards He was named a Senior Writer in January 1990 7 New York Press Club s Byline Award for Spot News Reporting in 1973 1974 1980 1987 and 1989 New York Newspaper Guild s Page One Award for Local Reporting Peter Kihss Award of the New York Society of Silurians University of Wisconsin Madison Chancellor s Award for Distinguished Service to Journalism and Mass Communication 2 Bibliography editMcFadden Robert 1981 No hiding place the New York Times inside report on the hostage crisis New York Times Books ISBN 978 0 8129 0980 7 McFadden Robert 1990 Outrage The Story Behind the Tawana Brawley Hoax New York Bantam Books ISBN 978 0 553 05756 0 References edit a b The 1996 Pulitzer Prize Winners Spot News Reporting The Pulitzer Prizes Retrieved 24 April 2013 a b c d e Robert D McFadden of The New York Times The Pulitzer Prizes Retrieved 24 April 2013 Brennan Elizabeth A Clarage Elizabeth C 1999 Who s who of Pulitzer Prize Winners Greenwood Publishing Group p 634 ISBN 978 1573561112 Retrieved 12 June 2015 McFadden Robert D 10 January 2022 Robert Durst Real Estate Scion Convicted as a Killer Dies at 78 The New York Times McFadden Robert D 1 May 2022 Regine Whose Discotheque Gave Nightlife a New Dawn Dies at 92 The New York Times Retrieved 2 May 2022 McFadden Robert D June 16 2023 Daniel Ellsberg Who Leaked the Pentagon Papers Is Dead at 92 The New York Times Retrieved June 25 2023 Robert D McFadden The New York Times www nytimes com Retrieved 16 December 2020 External links editRobert D McFadden at Library of Congress with 2 library catalog records Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Robert D McFadden amp oldid 1161837670, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
