Background
Carey, James William was born on September 7, 1934 in Providence. Son of Cyril Joseph and Rita Miriam (Lyons) Carey.
educator researcher university dean
Carey, James William was born on September 7, 1934 in Providence. Son of Cyril Joseph and Rita Miriam (Lyons) Carey.
Bachelor of Science, University Rhode Island, 1957; Master of Sciences, University Illinois, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1963.
Professor, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1963-1967; director, Institute Communications Research, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1969-1976; dean College Communications, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1979-1992; professor, Pa, State University, State College, 1967-1968; professor, U. Iowa, Iowa City, 1976-1979; Columbia Broadcasting System professor, Columbia University, New York City, since 1993; associate member, Center for Advanced Study, 1975. Board directors Public Broadcasting Service, Illinois Humanities Council, Poynter Institute for Media Studies, Peabody Awards in Broadcasting.
Member Association Education in Journalism (president 1978-1979), Association Schools and Departments Journalism (president 1982-1983).
Married Elizabeth Theresa Gilman, September 7, 1957. Children: William, Timothy, Daniel, Matthew.