Background
Cohen, Ronald Eli was born on January 31, 1937 in New York City. Son of Maurice Joseph and Mildred Dolores (Figliuolo) Cohen.
Cohen, Ronald Eli was born on January 31, 1937 in New York City. Son of Maurice Joseph and Mildred Dolores (Figliuolo) Cohen.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Communications, University of Illinois, 1959; Master of Science in Journalism (Adolph Ochs scholar), Columbia University, 1966.
Reporter, Champaign (Illinois) News Gazette, 1960-1961; Reporter, Bridgeport (Connecticut) Post-Telegram, 1961; with, United Press International, 1961-1986; with, United Press International, Hartford, Connecticut, 1961-1962; with, United Press International, Montpelier, Vermont, 1962-1965; general news editor, United Press International, New York City, 1966-1972; Washington news editor, United Press International, 1972-1983; Washington bureau chief, United Press International, 1983; managing editor, United Press International, 1983-1986; executive editor, Gannett News Svc., Washington, since 1987.
Served with United States Army, 1959-1960. Member Society Professional Journalists (National award for journalism research 1989), National Press Club, Washington Press Club (board directors foundation), Gridiron Club.
Married Jill M. Greenspan, June 25, 1961. Children: Rachel Sue, Jennifer Michelle.