The Hall of Fame was established in 1985 to recognize distinguished alumni and faculty of the program who have brought distinction to the school though their performance in any area of the industry represented in the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications, whether locally, regionally, nationally or internationally. Nominations, selections and inductions are managed by the Journalism and Mass Communications Alumni Advisory Board. Nominees must have made a contribution to the profession, have made a positive impact upon the profession or through talent, treasure or activity, have made an outstanding impact upon Marshall University and/or the School of Journalism and Mass Communications.

First induction class 1985

Inducted 1986

Inducted 1987

Inducted 1988

Inducted 1989

Inducted 1990

Inducted 1991

Inducted 1992