Background
Rooney, Edmund Joseph was born on June 21, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edmund J. and Elizabeth (MAgner) Rooney.
journalist communications educator
Rooney, Edmund Joseph was born on June 21, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edmund J. and Elizabeth (MAgner) Rooney.
Bachelor, Loyola University, Chicago, 1977. Master of Arts, Loyola University, Chicago, 1981. Doctor of Education, Loyola University, Chicago, 1991.
Reporter, Southtown Economics, Chicago, 1947-1949;
reporter, City News Bureau, Chicago, 1951-1952;
reporter, Chicago Daily News, 1952-1978;
assistant professor, Loyola University, 1978-1993;
professor emeritus, 1993. Director National Center Information for Studies, Loyola University. Part-time faculty LoyolaU., 1963-1978.
Coordinator journalism program Loyola University, Chicago, 1982-1993.
Served in medical corporation United States Army, 1943-1945. Member Society Professional Journalists (consultant), Association for Education Journalism and Mass Communication, Illinois Freedom Information Council.
Married Mary F. Flynn, April 14, 1956 (deceased 2000). Children: Edmund J. III, John F., Mary E., Ellen J., Peter E., Timothy.