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    Mary Pols

    Author, critic, and editor with extensive experience in journalism and communications

    Mary Pols is the Director of Media Relations at Bates College, a position she has held since February 2020. In her role, she is responsible for seeking media opportunities for faculty, writing for the alumni magazine with a focus on equity and inclusion, and managing crisis communications.12

    Pols has a rich background in journalism and communications. She previously worked as an editor at Maine Women Magazine and as a feature writer for the Portland Press Herald, where she covered sustainability topics. Her extensive experience also includes roles as a film critic and freelance writer for notable publications such as Time Magazine and the Los Angeles Times.12

    She holds a Bachelor's degree in Art History from Duke University, a Master's in Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, and was a Knight Fellow at Stanford University.12 Pols has also published a memoir and has contributed to various other media outlets throughout her career, showcasing her diverse interests and expertise in storytelling.1

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    Experience

    Communications/Media Relations at Bates College, February 2020 - Present
    Editor at Maine Women Magazine, Feature writer at the Portland Press Herald, Movie and book critic at Time Magazine

    Education

    Master's in Journalism, University of California, Berkeley (1991 - 1993); Knight Fellowship in Film/Cinema/Video Studies, Stanford University (2005 - 2006); Bachelor's degree in Art History, Duke University (1982 - 1987)

    Location

    Brunswick, Maine, United States