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Mary Polen, retiree – April 21, 2025

Mary Polen, retired administrative assistant with the National Dropout Prevention Center, passed away on April 21, 2025.

Polen began her Clemson career on October 28, 1977, and retired on July 1, 1994. She was then rehired from 1996 to 2011, totaling 32 years of service with the University. In addition to the National Dropout Prevention Center, she also worked for the computer center and provost’s office.

Mary Polen’s obituary is available online.