Background
Hill, Ruane Burton was born on May 27, 1924 in Mondovi, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Laurence Burton and Velma Marvaline (Butler) Hill.
Hill, Ruane Burton was born on May 27, 1924 in Mondovi, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Laurence Burton and Velma Marvaline (Butler) Hill.
Bachelor, Beloit College, 1948; Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1964.
From instructor to assistant professor communications, Willamette U., Salem, Oregon, 1949-1951;
teaching fellow, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1951-1952;
assistant professor, Beloit (Wisconsin) College, 1952-1955;
general manager, Station WFGM-AM-FM, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, 1955-1958;
general manager, Station WMRC, Milford, Massachusetts, 1957-1958;
assistant professor, Syracuse (New York) U., 1958-1963;
general manager, Station WUWM, Milwaukee, 1963-1976;
from associate professor to professor, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, since 1963;
chairman mass communication, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1970-1973, 79-81, 86-. Board member Wisconsin Broadcasters' Association, 1964-1976 (Distinguished Service award 1975, 76). Executive director Broadcast News Association, Milwaukee, 1967-1970.
Treasurer, vice president, president Human Relations Radio-television Council, Milwaukee, since 1970.
Committee member American Red Cross, Milwaukee, since 1965. Board member Voluntary Action Center, Milwaukee, 1979-1983. Served as corporal United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946.
Member Broadcast Education Association (board 1970-1986). Club: Press (Milwaukee).
Married Marie Josephine Bergerson, September 3, 1949. Children: Gregory, Kristin, Kristofer.