Press Releases
January 16, 2025
Unity Environmental University Launches Innovative Environmental Engineering Programs
New programs combine real-world problem-solving and forward-thinking sustainability solutions to prepare the next generation of environmental leaders Unity Environmental University is excited to introduce its newest suite of environmental engineering… Read more »
December 19, 2024
Unity Environmental University Ranks in Top 2% Nationwide on 2024 Social Mobility Index, Retains #1 Spot in Maine
Unity Environmental University is proud to announce that it has climbed to #22 out of 1,205 U.S. institutions in the 2024 Social Mobility Index (SMI), placing it in the top… Read more »
November 20, 2024
Unity Environmental University Taps Agentforce to Scale Student Recruitment and Enhance Enrollment Experiences
With Salesforce Education Cloud and Agentforce, Unity aims to increase the number of students enrolled from 10,000 to 50,000 in five years Implementing Agentforce is expected to help Unity save… Read more »
November 18, 2024
Unity Environmental University President Dr. Melik Peter Khoury to Speak at Salesforce Agentforce World Tour
Dr. Khoury to Share Insights on Leveraging AI and Technology to Expand Access to Environmental Education Unity Environmental University is proud to announce our President and CEO, Dr. Melik Peter… Read more »
October 31, 2024
Investing in Educators: A Conversation on Unity’s New Benefit
Unity Environmental University recently announced that starting on January 1, 2025, the university will be offering an 8% retirement benefit match to its part-time employees including adjunct faculty members. This… Read more »
October 30, 2024
Unity Environmental University Announces 8% Retirement Match for All Part-Time Employees
University Reinforcing Commitment to Employee Support and Student Success Unity Environmental University is proud to announce that starting on January 1, 2025, the university is offering an 8% retirement benefit… Read more »
October 02, 2024
Unity Environmental University Opens State-of-the-Art Media Lab
Unity Environmental University has announced the grand opening of its cutting-edge Media Lab located in Room 226 of Freeport Hall on the Pineland campus. This fully equipped content creation and… Read more »
September 23, 2024
World Renowned Astrophysicist, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, to Deliver Commencement Address at Unity Environmental University May Commencement
Unity Environmental University is thrilled to announce that renowned astrophysicist and science communicator, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, will deliver the keynote address at the University’s Spring Commencement ceremony. Dr. Tyson,… Read more »
September 04, 2024
Unity Environmental University Launches Innovative In-Person Programming at Pineland Farms
Unity Environmental University has successfully launched its groundbreaking in-person educational programming at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. This initiative represents a new frontier in higher education, as Unity leverages world-class… Read more »
August 08, 2024
Unity Environmental University Announces Completion of $1.2 Million Infrastructure Upgrade and Renovation at Historic Sky Lodge
Unity Environmental University is proud to announce the completion of an ambitious $1.2 million infrastructure enhancement plan for its historic Sky Lodge property in the Jackman and Moose River Valley… Read more »
July 16, 2024
Unity Environmental University Announces Andy Brooks as New Trustee
Unity Environmental University has announced the appointment of Andy Brooks as a new member of its Board of Trustees. Mr. Brooks brings a wealth of experience in finance, leadership, and… Read more »
June 17, 2024
Unity Environmental University Announces Minimum Wage Pay Increase
Unity Environmental University, a leader in environmental-based education, announced an increase in employee compensation, effective July 1, 2024. This initiative reflects the university’s unwavering commitment to its employees, ensuring they… Read more »
June 17, 2024
Unity Environmental University Distance Education Announces Student Tuition Freeze Through 2030 as University Doubles Down on Student Success Efforts
For the sixth year in a row, Unity Environmental University Distance Education announces it will not raise tuition, and is committing to another six years of flat tuition through 2030,… Read more »
April 26, 2024
Unity Environmental University Announces Kristy Drutman as Commencement Speaker for Class of 2024
Unity Environmental University is proud to announce Kristy Drutman, renowned environmental educator and media producer, as the commencement speaker for the Class of 2024. Drutman, popularly known as “Browngirl Green,”… Read more »
April 09, 2024
Unity Environmental University Announces Launch of Six New Academic Programs
Unity Environmental University Announces Launch of Six New Academic Programs Unity Environmental University announces the expansion of our Sustainable Food Systems and Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism programming suites. The expansion… Read more »
February 08, 2024
Unity Environmental University Announces New Strategic Partnerships with Mission-Aligned Preferred Employers
Unity Environmental University announces a significant expansion of its Preferred Employer Program, welcoming over two dozen new organizations into its network. These mission-aligned partners represent a diverse array of opportunities… Read more »
February 05, 2024
Nearly $1 Million Dollar UCCA Property Gifted to Ecology Learning Center by Unity Environmental University
Unity Environmental University in collaboration with the Unity Foundation proudly announces the donation of the Unity Center of the Arts (UCCA), valued at nearly $1,000,000, to the Ecology Learning Center,… Read more »
January 22, 2024
Unity Environmental University Ranks #1 in Maine in 2023 Social Mobility Index Report
Unity Environmental University now enrolls over 9,106 students from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and 21 countries. This milestone reflects the institution’s innovative approach to education and commitment to affordability… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Unity Environmental University Spearheads Sustainable-Tourism Education Programming
Unity Environmental University, a pioneering institution in environmental education, announces the launch of two new baccalaureate programs within its Distance Education arm: B.S. in Tourism Destination Management and B.S. in Regenerative Hotel Management.
November 16, 2023
Unity Environmental University Distance Education Welcomes Five New Academic Hires to Lead Curriculum Innovation and Expansion
Unity Environmental University announces the appointment of five academic hires within our Distance Education subsidiary who will play a pivotal role in the institution’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, curriculum… Read more »
