Mary E. Allen

Mary Allen, MSM

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

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)

In the Media

  • Delco Today

    Widener Celebrates Two Employees with Esteemed Distinguished Service Award

    Widener recently honored two employees with the William David Eckard Jr. Award for Distinguished Service - Mary Allen, executive director of communications, and Paula Heider, assistant to the dean for Commonwealth Law School. This award recognizes two longstanding employees who consistently demonstrate an outstanding level of service.