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. 

Lehigh to Host ‘Future of Work’ Conference Thursday

Education, labor and industry leaders to converge at Lehigh as part of an around-the-globe centenary celebration of the International Labor Organization, a United Nations agency.

Ahmed Rahman Examines How Technology & Lower-Skilled Immigrant Workers Impact Wage Distributions

Study observes how the interactions between technological growth and specialization patterns between native and immigrant workers affect wages earned by native workers.

The Impacts of Gender Role Socialization on Health and Culture

Christopher Liang and Nicole L. Johnson explore how socialized gender roles can impact men’s and women’s health, contribute to rape culture and amplify cultural problems.

Updates on Health, Science and Technology Building and Other Projects

Lehigh’s ongoing implementation of its Path to Prominence plan can be seen in several projects, including SouthSide Commons and New Residential Houses.

The Tim Piazza Story: When Tragedy Brings Change

Evelyn and Jim Piazza, whose son Tim died as a result of hazing, meet with Lehigh students in effort to save lives.

Medical Amnesty PSA: For Students, by Students

Medical Amnesty PSA: For Students, by Students

Lehigh to Host FinTech Hackathon This Weekend

Lehigh FinTech Group brings intercollegiate hackathon to campus for the first time.

Alison McGrath Peirce Named New Executive Education Director of the Vistex Institute

Peirce joins Lehigh’s College of Business and Economics following successful career with Wharton Executive Education.

Posse Plus Retreat: ‘It’s OK to Have Different Ideas and Viewpoints’

Lehigh students, staff, faculty and administrators converge in the Poconos for a weekend-long retreat that explored 'The State of Our Union.'

Taking Aim at Gun Violence in Schools

BASD Superintendent Joseph Roy and psychologist Peter Langman sit down for a crucial conversation on school shooters.

Biz Quiz Answer

This Biz Quiz came courtesy of Marina Puzakova, associate professor of marketing.

Parents of Tim Piazza, Marquise Braham: What Can Students Do to Change Hazing Culture?

Parents who lost sons to hazing meet with Lehigh students to turn tragedy into progress.

Parents of Tim Piazza, Marquise Braham to Discuss Hazing Dangers Thursday

Jim and Evelyn Piazza and Rich Braham will meet with Lehigh students on ‘Turning Tragedy into Progress.’

Lehigh Student Named 2020 Schwarzman Scholar

David Morency ’18 will earn a master’s in global affairs in China as part of the program.

College of Business and Economics Revamps Core Curriculum

New courses put stronger emphasis on business analytics, business communications and leadership.

Arctic Peat’s Impact

Zicheng Yu is the principal investigator as a research team studies the impact of Arctic Tundra peat expansion on climate change

Beckman Young Investigator Named

Beckman Young Investigator Named

George J. DuPaul Appointed Associate Dean for Research in College of Education

DuPaul will be responsible for improving the robust research profile of the College of Education.

Startup Academy Launches

Students hone entrepreneurial skills in Silicon Valley startups

Art As Necessity

Tony-nominated choreographer Donald Byrd discusses art as a means to social change