Hilary S. Bentman

Hilary S. Bentman, MA

  • Director of Social Media (Supporting: Student Engagement; Residence Life; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging; Civic Engagement; Study Abroad; International Student Services; Athletics & Recreation; PMC Museum)

Education

  • MA, Holocaust & Genocide Studies (2011)
    West Chester University (PA)
  • BS, Journalism (2002)
    Boston University (MA)

About Me

I oversee the strategy, content creation, and management of the main Widener University social media channels. I also provide guidance and support to social media managers running Widener-affiliated accounts, including at the college/school level. Additionally, I write feature stories for the widener.edu website and Widener Magazine, and provide support in the creation and production of university marketing videos.

Awards

  • Silver CUPPIE Award for Digital Media: Standalone Post, CUPRAP (2024)
  • Honorable Mention CUPPIE Award for Digital Media: Social Media Campaign, CUPRAP (2024)
  • Bronze CUPPIE Award for Writing (short-form), CUPRAP (2022)
  • Medium-School Division Winner #MyTopCollege Social Media Contest, Forbes (2019)