The Jim Hayes Symposium is a forum where media leaders talk of courage, truth and enduring values. The goal is to inspire a new generation of journalists, content providers and storytellers to act with integrity. Read more here.

Symposium Sponsor - $6,000 

This sponsorship includes logo listing in the program, the honor of being introduced at the symposium and Hall of Fame Gala, priority seating at the symposium and two tickets to the Hall of Fame Gala, with reserved seating. This gift supports speaker and venue costs and includes a $1,000 contribution to the Journalism Endowment. (Benefit value: $200; gift value: $5,800) Limited to one.  

Symposium Community Sponsor - $3,000 

This sponsorship includes logo listing in the program, the honor of being introduced at the Jim Hayes Symposium and Hall of Fame Gala, priority seating at the symposium and two tickets to the Hall of Fame Gala, with reserved seating. This gift supports venue costs and includes a $1,000 contribution to the Journalism Endowment.  (Benefit value: $200; gift value: $2,800) 

The Journalism Department & Mustang Media Hall of Fame recognizes the value of a vibrant student media operation at the center of the journalism department’s Learn by Doing curriculum. 

The Hall of Fame was created in 2016 to honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to the department and its student media organizations or those who have used their student media experience to launch successful careers.

The Hall of Fame is located on the third floor of Building 26 across the hall from KCPR-FM. Past honorees include Bruce Flohr, Susan Houghton, Robert Kennedy, Bruce McPherson, George Ramos, Kevin Riggs, Al Yankovic and Ed Zuchelli.

Please join us in congratulating the 2025 honorees, who will be inducted into the Mustang Media Hall of Fame in a gala celebration on Friday, Oct. 27.

Hall of Fame Gala Sponsor - $6,000  

This sponsorship includes logo listing in the program, the honor of being introduced at the Hall of Fame Gala and a table for eight with reserved seating at the Gala. This gift supports graphics, publicity and honoree hotel and dinner costs and includes a $1,000 contribution to the Journalism Endowment.  (Benefit value: $800; gift value: $5,200). Limited to one. 

Hall of Fame Community Sponsor - $3,000 

This sponsorship includes logo listing in the program, the honor of being introduced Hall of Fame Gala, two tickets to the Hall of Fame Gala, with reserved seating. This gift supports venue costs and includes a $1,000 contribution to the Journalism Endowment.  (Benefit value: $200; gift value: $2,800) 

Hall of Fame Table Sponsor - $1,600  

This sponsorship purchases a table for eight with reserved seating at the Hall of Fame Gala. Table sponsors are listed in the program. This gift supports venue costs. Open to individuals or corporations. (Benefit value: $800, gift value: $800)  

Hall of Fame Student Sponsor - $100 

Sponsorship supports one student to attend the Hall of Fame Gala. Includes listing in program. To sponsor a student you may select this option during your event registration process. (Value: $100)