Mary Ellen Alu

Mary Ellen Alu

Director, Editorial Services
Editor, Lehigh Bulletin
Office of Communications and Public Affairs
(610) 758-6391
maa614@lehigh.edu

Mary Ellen Alu is director of editorial services in the Office of Communications and Public Affairs. She is editor of the Lehigh Alumni Bulletin, published three times a year; and she has played a key role in other publications, including the College of Education’s Theory to Practice magazine and Lehigh Business, the annual magazine of the College of Business. She also writes and edits for Lehigh’s online news sites.

Alu joined Lehigh’s communications office in 2014 after a lengthy career in journalism. She worked as an editor for AOL’s online news service, Patch; as an editor and reporter for The Morning Call daily newspaper in Allentown, Pa.; and as a reporter for The Times Leader in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. She holds a Masters of Liberal Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. from Wilkes College (now University). She is the recipient of numerous writing and reporting awards.

Alu is a former co-president and board member of Families with Children from China – Lehigh Valley Chapter. She also served as an assistant troop leader for Girl Scout Troop 6008 based at St. Thomas More in Salisbury Township, Pa. 

A Conversation with Brett Ludwig on 'Compelling Perspectives'

Lehigh's vice president for communications and public affairs talks about the university's new program to encourage open conversations on challenging societal topics.

A Passionate Leader

Carl R. Beidleman was the first to chair Lehigh’s Department of Finance.

Lehigh Celebrates its ‘Posse’ of Graduates

The cohort of students from the Bay Area of California are recognized for their accomplishments.

Who are ‘Future Makers’?

A conversation with Lehigh Provost Nathan Urban and Vice President of Strategic Planning and Initiatives Chris Cook on the strategic plan.

Bryce Erdman Hits the Ground Running

He graduates with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Lehigh Commencement: Class of 2023

Meet some of the undergraduates from across Lehigh’s colleges.

Lehigh Announces Partnership with Technische Universität Dresden in Saxony, Germany

New agreement, signed May 7, will expand research opportunities and facilitate academic and student exchanges.

European Union’s Ambassador to UN Visits Lehigh

Olof Skoog’s visit to campus Monday was part of Lehigh’s annual UN Ambassador Speaker series.

Lehigh Alumni Bulletin Has Fresh, New Look

The magazine publishes three times annually, in print and online.

Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium Focuses on Innovation

The 14th annual symposium aims to spark conversation around new forms of pedagogy.

Lehigh Welcomes Newest Members of the Class of 2027

Students represent 49 U.S. states and 51 countries in the Regular Decision cohort.

Lehigh Student Awarded Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship

Ryan Javier '26 is selected for a prestigious program that will take him to Cape Town, Dublin and Washington, D.C. for a comparative study of social justice leadership.

Stepping Through Time

The Lehigh Alumni Bulletin's mission—to provide alumni with news about the university, its students, faculty and fellow alumni—has remained the same through the years.

Lehigh Joins United Nations Assembly

Nearly 100 students, faculty and staff took part in the International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly.

Need to Downsize? Smooth Transitions Owner Ann Newberry Provides Tips

Newberry ’79 is an expert in problem-solving, logistics and project management.

A Fresh Look for the Lehigh Alumni Bulletin

A letter from the editor on the magazine's redesign.

For the Love of Cricket

Pratheek Palanethra pitches his bowling machine on Shark Tank India.

Lehigh Releases Draft Framework of its New Strategic Plan

The university aims to “make it new,” “make a difference” and “make it together.”

Lehigh Staff Join in MLK Day of Service

Volunteers took part in the national observance by helping local organizations in their missions.

Remembering J. Richard Aronson, Creator and Former Director of the Martindale Center

In his 50-plus-year career at Lehigh, he was believed to have taught more students than any other professor at the university.