At Syracuse, he was awarded the Henry J. Wolff prize, given to the Newhouse student "most proficient in journalism.” [2] He is one of three sons born to Bruce and Karen Glor.
Richard Glor is an expert on lizard evolution and is the Curator of Herpetology at the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and Museum of Natural History.
Glor was named "Best Male News Anchor" by Syracuse New Times and one of the 40 most promising professionals under the age of 40.
He also reported primarily for the weekday version of The Early Show, including an extended period in Iraq, China, and on the presidential campaign in 2008.
[7] That night he broadcast the Evening News live from the Élysée Palace,[8] a first for any American network.
Produced by domestic news bureaus, the immersive reports focus on key issues such as the role of teachers in the age of mass shootings, sanctuary cities, opioid addiction, and more.
[10] His last broadcast of the CBS Evening News aired on May 10, 2019,[11] whereupon he wished O'Donnell "the best of luck" and paid tribute to the behind-the-scenes team[12] by running full staff credits.
[17] Glor and his wife, Nicole (née Glab),[18] a fitness instructor and former college cheerleader, whom he met at Syracuse University, live in Greenwich, Connecticut[19] and have two children: a son[18] and a daughter.