DePaul University
Mary Hansen is a seasoned communication professional with diverse experience in journalism and strategic communication. Currently serving as the Manager of Strategic Communication at DePaul University since August 2021, Mary has previously worked as a reporter for NPR Illinois, where reporting included notable coverage on COVID-19 responses and social justice movements. Earlier roles include city reporter for The State Journal-Register, where Mary focused on local governance issues, and contributing writer for YES! Magazine. A former intern at Daily Herald Media Group and analyst at CFAR, Mary began their career as a research assistant at Harvard University. Mary holds a Master of Arts in Public from the University of Illinois Springfield and a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from American University.
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DePaul University
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DePaul University is the nation's largest Catholic university, with about 23,000 students and about 300 degree programs. Its partnerships throughout Chicago enable DePaul to provide an exceptional educational experience that is vibrant, pragmatic and socially engaged. Classes are small and taught by knowledgeable and experienced faculty members who take full advantage of Chicago’s corporate, cultural and community resources. DePaul is nationally recognized for incorporating service learning throughout its curriculum and for the academic rigor and prominence of its programs. Founded in 1898 by the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians), DePaul’s tradition of providing a quality education to students from a broad range of backgrounds, with particular attention to first-generation students, has resulted in one of the nation’s most diverse student bodies. With 10 colleges and schools, DePaul has campuses in Chicago’s Loop and Lincoln Park neighborhoods, three suburban locations, and degree programs in several nations. It is a member of the BIG EAST Conference in Division I sports.