Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame

05/07/2026

NOTICE: The Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame Museum will be closed today (Thursday, May 7th) and tomorrow (Friday, May 8th) due to the finals week.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

04/02/2026

The Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame museum will be closed today due to unforeseen circumstances. We will resume regular operations on Friday. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

03/31/2026

Good morning, members!

Tickets are available on our website for The 56th Annual Induction Ceremony! (The link will be listed below)

All members that have a mailing address associated with us would have or will be receiving a physical invite in the mail!

The Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame honors men and women who have made outstanding contributions to journalism in Oklahoma, the United States and worldwide. Each year since 1971, the hall of fame has recognized Oklahoma natives who have at least 10 years of outstanding journalism service or journal...

01/12/2026

The Museum will be closed until Jan. 20 due to staffing issues. If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Director Amber Phillips at [email protected].

12/19/2025

At least 25 Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame members and their guests were at Bedlam Barbecue in Oklahoma City this week for the annual holiday gathering. The Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters and the hall of fame co-sponsored the event. Members at the dinner ranged from Joe Carter, who was inducted more than 30 years, to members added in the last year. Go to https://okjournalismhalloffame.com for more on the hall of fame.

12/12/2025

Happy Holidays from the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame! We will be closed Dec. 15–Jan. 11. We cannot wait to welcome you all back in the new year.

12/02/2025

ATTENTION MEMBERS! If you haven't RSVP'd for our annual holiday gathering and would like to come, please make sure to email Amber ASAP!

11/25/2025

The Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame Museum will be closed Nov. 26-30 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Dec. 1.

On behalf of the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame Museum, we wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃

11/05/2025

A successful first week of “Visit With Our Greatest Journalists”!

Thank you to our Hall of Famers:
- Dr. Paul Lehman (OJHF ‘17)
- Billie Rodely (OJHF ‘04)
- Vance Harrison (OJHF ‘23)
- Michael McNutt (OJHF ‘20)
- Clytie Bunyan (OJHF ‘20)
- Arnold Hamilton (OJHF ‘11)
- Bryan Painter (OJHF ‘22)
- Chris Casteel (OJHF ‘19)

They each shared decades of wisdom, dedication and storytelling excellence in journalism.

Remember to stop by Thursday, Nov 6, to visit with Vance Harrison, president of the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters.

11/04/2025

Meet Vance Harrison, President of the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters and 2023 Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement honoree. Harrison has advocated for First Amendment protections and strengthened radio and television journalism across Oklahoma since 2007. Join us Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame located in Liberal Arts Room 145 from 1-4 p.m.!