Peter McGrath

Background

McGrath, Peter was born on August 19, 1944 in Macclesfield, England. Son of Hugh P. and Barbara W. (Collins) McGrath. came to the United States, 1947.

Education

Bachelor, Amherst College, 1966; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1971; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1974.

Career

Press, legislation assistant, Congressman Timothy E. Wirth, Washington, 1975-1977; founding editor, Washington Journalism Review, 1977; senior editor, Washingtonian magazine, Washington, 1977-1981; special correspondent, The Economist, Washington, 1979-1981; general editor, Newsweek, New York City, 1981-1983; senior editor, Newsweek, New York City, 1983-1986; foreign editor, Newsweek, New York City, 1986-1992; managing editor, Newsweek International, New York City, 1992-1995; editor new media, Newsweek, New York City, since 1995.

Achievements

• Peter McGrath has been listed as a noteworthy Editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Susan Seliger, June 17, 1972. Children: Alexander S., Evan S.

Father:

Hugh P. McGrath

Mother:

Barbara W. (Collins) McGrath

Spouse:

Susan Seliger

child:

Evan S. McGrath

child:

Alexander S. McGrath