Mary E. (Ellen) Williamson (April 24, 1924 – December 3, 2012) was an American aviator who served as a WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) during World War II.
Through this position, she was offered an opportunity to further her education, and eventually went on to obtain her master's degree from Columbia University in New York.
[1][2] Williamson began teaching in the Department of Speech and Mass communication at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) in 1969.
[3] Williamson finished her doctoral program in 1973 with the publication of her thesis "An Inquiry into Excellence in Commercial Broadcasting".
Williamson served as an ombudsman at the Ambassador Rehabilitation Center, a counselor at the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), and assisted the Hearts United for Animals shelter.
[1] Williamson received recognition for her service to the Faculty Senate in the 1970s and a certificate from the University of Nebraska Board of Regents in 1982 for her dedication to improving UNO.
Chancellor Nancy Belck presented Williamson with a plaque recognizing her service and devotion to UNO upon retirement.