Office of Marketing & Communications

The office of marketing & communications assists College offices, and Bridgewater College as a whole, to achieve internal and external communication and marketing goals through editorial and advertising services, design services and online and social media marketing. In addition, the office communicates Bridgewater’s accomplishments and stories to external audiences via media relations.

The office of marketing & communications is located on the second floor of the Carter Center, on the corner of East College and Third streets, and is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Faculty and staff are encouraged to consult with the office about any communication project. In addition, members of the media are urged to contact the office for assistance with daily or ongoing stories.

Contact Us:

Marketing & Communications

• Abbie Parkhurst
  Director of Marketing & Communications/College Spokeswoman
  540-828-5782
• Olivia Shifflett
  Marketing & Communications Coordinator
  540-828-5680

Media Relations

• Charles Culbertson
  Director of Media Relations/Editor of Bridgewater Magazine
  540-828-5720
• Mary Kay Heatwole
  Media Relations Assistant
  540-828-5486

Online & Social Media/Video

• Stephen Hockman
  Web Communications & Video Manager
  540-515-3776

Design Services

• Debra Sheffer
  Graphic Design Director
  540-828-5624
• Stephanie Freed
  Graphic Designer
  540-515-3754