Communication and Media Hall of Fame Deadline April 30

A few weeks remain to submit a nomination for the Department of Communication and Media Hall of Fame. The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2026. Nominations opened last fall at the annual Careers in Communication alumni panel to align with the celebration of the 50^th anniversary of the department's first graduating class (1975 - 1976).

The University of Scranton Communication and Media Department Hall of Fame honors distinguished alumni, living or deceased, who have made extraordinary and lasting contributions at the highest levels of public service, industry, the military or academia for at least 20 years. Eligible nominees do not need to be retired professionals. All graduates of the University, no matter their degree at the time of their graduation, are eligible for nomination.

The awards will be presented at a special department event in September of each year, with a panel discussion for all students, followed by a networking event and a formal induction ceremony.

Hall of Fame Criteria

To be considered a Hall of Fame candidate, an individual's nomination should clearly demonstrate the following:

* Superior service and achievement in the nominee's respective field(s); nominations should highlight merits of accomplishment and may also highlight previous awards and honors.

* Significant impact of professional contributions at the organizational, local, regional, national or international levels.

* Outstanding leadership, character, values and ethical conduct.

* Jesuit model of being men and women for others.

Fields for Consideration

Any area of the communication arts will be considered for this honor. Examples include communications planning, social media, media relations, marketing, public relations, advertising, journalism, business communication, broadcasting, video and audio production and graphic arts.

What to Include in a Nomination Packet

All packets should include the following:

• A two-page narrative of the nominees' accomplishments and qualifications for receiving the award
  
  
• The candidate's resume
  
  
• A list of any awards received
  
  
• Encouraged but not necessary are: Letters of support, endorsement, or recommendation
  
  

Need Additional Information?

Questions can be directed to Stacy Smulowitz, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Communication and Media, [email protected] or to Richard H. Breen, Jr., Communications Alumni Advisor, [email protected].