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The SRU Communication and Media Hall of Fame

The Slippery Rock University Communication and Media Hall of Fame celebrates the positive accomplishments of diverse individuals who have made a significant impact on the field of communication and/or media and the communities they serve. 
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This honor is awarded to alumni from the SRU Department of Strategic Communication and Media and/or those highly involved with SRU communication and media organizations while enrolled at SRU. Those under consideration will have over 15 years of experience in the fields of communication and/or media. Successful candidates must also demonstrate leadership in the field, service to the profession and society, and superior performance over the course of their career.  
​In addition to the induction ceremony, the Hall of Fame Committee also recognizes one professional award, one service award, and one student achievement award:
  • The Mike McHugh Undergraduate Excellence Award recognizes an undergraduate Communication major or minor who demonstrates leadership in the field, service to the profession and society, and superior performance over the course of their college career. 
  • The Jim Aronson Founders Award recognizes dedication to the fields of communication and/or media through outstanding service and volunteerism.
  • The Lifetime Achievement Award is selected by the Hall of Fame committee from the pool of Hall of Fame nominees and represents the highest level of recognition from the Department of Strategic Communication and Media.

2020 Hall of Fame Inductees and Award-Winners

Marketing Director,
​JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Haley Potter
2020 Undergraduate Excellence Award
News Producer,
KCBS/KCAL
Terry Sullivan
2020 Founders Award
News Producer,
KCBS/KCAL
Bob Barrickman
2020 Lifetime Achievement Award