UMaine Machias dean elected to American Antiquarian Society

 University of Maine at Machias Dean and Campus Director Megan Walsh has been elected to membership in the American Antiquarian Society (AAS), a 212-year-old national research library and community of learners dedicated to discovering and sharing a deeper understanding of the American past. 

Walsh joins more than 1,100 members from 48 states, the District of Columbia and five other countries. Elected for their achievement in academic or public life, AAS members include scholars, collectors, librarians, artists, writers and history enthusiasts. Since the society’s founding in 1812, 14 U.S. presidents, more than 75 Pulitzer Prize winners, scores of Bancroft Prize winners, many Guggenheim fellows and several MacArthur Award winners have been elected to membership.

Learn more on the UMaine Machias website.