Report on UMaine Economist’s Honor

University of Maine assistant professor of economics Sharon Wagner was one of a dozen AmeriCorps alumni to be recognized for their service to their communities and to leadership during a “Champion of Change” ceremony at the White House last week, according to an article in the Bangor Daily News. Wagner served as an AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps volunteer in Charleston, S.C., and worked on projects in the fields of education, environment and unmet human needs.

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