Mary E. Allen

Mary Allen, MSM

  • Executive Director of Communications (Supporting: University Administration, Student Support Services, ROTC, Taylor Arboretum, Child Development Center)
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Education

  • MSM, Management with specialty in Public Administration (2019)
    Wilmington University (DE)
  • BA, Communications/Journalism (1992)
    St. John Fisher University (NY)

About Me

I lead the university's award-winning communications team in the strategy and execution of all internal and external communications. We are storytellers who deliver brand-driven website feature content, social media messaging, video and photography content, the university alumni magazine, e-newsletters for specialized audiences and news media relations. Internally we produce and manage multiple e-newsletters, critical university messaging and consult with all areas of the university to improve communication. My team includes professionals based on all three of Widener's campuses.

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

  • College and University Public Relations Association of Pennsylvania (CUPRAP)
  • Delaware American Council on Education Women’s Network (DAWN)
     

Awards

  • Gold CUPPIE Award for e-newsletters, Family Connections (2024)
  • Gold CUPPIE Award for e-newsletters, Widener Insider (2023)

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