Bob Edwards - Professional Life

Professional Life

In November 2004, Edwards was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. He continues to offer verbal support for National Public Radio and helps local public radio stations with their fundraisers.

Edwards serves on the board of trustees of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress and is a board member of the Albert Shanker Institute, SAG-AFTRA and the Homeless Children's Playtime Project.

He holds honorary degrees from the University of Louisville, Spalding University, Bellarmine University, Willamette University, Grinnell College, DePaul University, the University of St. Francis and Albertson College (now the College of Idaho).

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