Hall of Fame

The School of Mass Communication and Journalism Hall of Fame was created by the school in 2007 to recognize:

— individuals who have made outstanding contributions to mass communication and journalism and/or mass communication and journalism education in Mississippi
— Mississippi natives or USM graduates who have distinguished themselves in the fields of mass communication and journalism and/or mass communication and journalism education.

April, 2009

Nan Kelley, Great American Country television personality

February, 2009

Arthur J. Kaul, professor

November, 2008

Larry Albers, film professor
John Duffy, film and television editor
Jennifer Ogden, film producer
Patrik-Ian Polk, film and television writer-director-producer
David Sheffield, film and television writer

April, 2008

Bill Phalen, media entrepreneur

November, 2007

Natalie Allen, broadcast journalist
Jim Bishop, professor
Charles Dunagin, newspaper editor
Lisa Hitt, newspaper editor
Chuck Kershner, newspaper editor and publisher
Carol Bagley McPhail, newspaper reporter and editorial writer
Bill Minor, political reporter and columnist
W.C. “Dub” Shoemaker, newspaper editor and publisher
Cathy Straight, newspaper editor
Goodloe and Jean Sutton, newspaper editors

October, 2007

Steve Gardner, photojournalist
Tim Isbell, photojournalist
Ted Jackson, photojournalist
Michael McCarter, photojournalist
Jeff McAdory, photojournalist
Marianne Todd, photojournalist
Ed Wheeler, photojournalism professor

April, 2007

Robert Gene Wiggins, professor
Kathleen Koch, broadcast journalist