Received honorary doctoral degrees from the University of Massachusetts and Westfield State College
Honored with the Arthur Rowse Award for Press Criticism from the National Press Club
Received two Regional Edward R․ Murrow broadcast journalism awards
Her father was legendary radio and television writer Andy Rooney
Had one daughter, Alexis, with her late husband Kirby Perkins
Before hosting the "Emily Rooney Show," Rooney worked as an executive producer for "ABC World News Tonight" and contributed political coverage for the Fox Network
Studied at the American University in Washington, D․C