Central Michigan University Announces 2026 Inductees to Media Hall of Fame
June 26, 2026
Central Michigan University’s School of Communication, Journalism, and Media proudly announces the next seven inductees into its Media Hall of Fame. The group includes alumni and retired faculty who have had distinguished careers in the fields of journalism, communication, public affairs, advertising, television, and academia.
The 2026 induction ceremony and dinner banquet will be held on the evening of Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 5 p.m. at the Bovee University Center on campus. Tickets go on sale soon.
The inductees for 2026 are:


Ann Emmerich
Class of 1986
Broadcast and Cinematic Arts
Award-winning news anchor and investigative journalist
WILX-TV (Lansing)


Perry Alexander Farrell
Class of 1980
Journalism
Veteran Detroit sports writer and passionate student mentor


Andrew Heller
Class of 1983
Journalism
Award-winning columnist known for sharp political insight and humor


Dr. Diane S. Krider
Communication & Integrative Public Relations
Transformative professor emeritus; IPR program architect


Sharon L. Martin
Class of 1989
Journalism
Esteemed communications executive advancing brands, universities and communities


Timothy D. Pollard
Classes of 1981 and 1983
Broadcast and Cinematic Arts
Influential associate dean emeritus and former cable news operations manager


Jeff Thomas
Class of 1980
Broadcast and Cinematic Arts & Political Science
Industry-leading radio executive and record-setting sales strategist
