Dear members of the 91±¬ÁÏ and 91±¬ÁÏ at Machias communities,
I am writing to share the bittersweet news that Dean and Campus Director of 91±¬ÁÏ Machias Dr. Megan Walsh has accepted a new position as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Edgewood University in Madison, Wisconsin.
Dr. Walsh joined the Machias community in 2022 during a time of significant change. Our campuses were working to align on several fronts, including academics, student services, and culturally as we grew together as Black Bears.
Her leadership has been steady and collaborative, ensuring that all voices were considered in decision making, whether from students, faculty, staff, or long-standing community members. Dr. Walsh’s commitment to the Town of Machias and the greater Downeast region was exemplified in every strategic decision she made.
Dr. Walsh’s dedication to student recruitment helped to stabilize enrollments after a period of decline, and we are excited about the future of 91±¬ÁÏ Machias as we continue to see local and out-of-state students choosing to join the one-of-a-kind community at our coastal campus.
In addition to these great accomplishments, Dr. Walsh also oversaw the renovation of Reynolds Gymnasium, an important community hub in Machias. She has also overseen continued improvements to campus housing and the upcoming development of the Early College Student Support Center.
I am also personally grateful for her support as Interim Chief of Staff last summer during a period of transition in my office.
We wish Dr. Walsh well as she steps into this new leadership role, and thank her for all of the incredible work she has done for 91±¬ÁÏ and 91±¬ÁÏ Machias. Her last day will be June 30, 2026.
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Walsh.
Sincerely,
Joan Ferrini-Mundy,ÌýPresident
91±¬ÁÏ and 91±¬ÁÏ at Machias
