Graduating from University of Redlands in 1942, he served in World War II's 70th Reconnaissance Troop of the 70th Infantry Division.
Honorably discharged, Newman was given a place at Corpus Christi College, Oxford while awaiting ship transport home. This stay evolved into nine terms resulting in a new career direction.
Research, teaching, and scholarship became key components of his career. He served forty-three years (1952-1995) at the University of Pittsburgh where he directed the William Pitt Debating Union, developing into one of the nation's top programs. Beginning in 1984, Newman expanded his interests in foreign relations history, winning major awards for his six books.
From 1995-2003, he served as adjunct professor in the University of Iowa Communications Studies Department. A proud accomplishment was the acceptance of his research papers into the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Archives, West Branch, Iowa.
Newman relocated in 2003 to Portland, Oregon to be with his partner Mary Bywater Cross. He is survived by two children, Jennifer and Carl (Stacy), both of Syracuse, and three granddaughters Ryann, Camille and Olivia.
There are three scholarship funds in his honor:
University of Pittsburgh Debate Program Robert P. Newman Fund
Truman State University Robert P. Newman Debate Scholarship Fund
University of Iowa College of Education: Robert P. Newman and Mary Bywater Cross Research Fund
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