Category: Student Stories
September 30, 2020
Q&A: Dr. William Fahey
Q&A: Dr. William Fahey, President of The Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, pursues master’s in Wildlife Conservation and Management with Unity College Distance Education Q: Why did you choose to pursue a master’s degree with Unity College Distance Education? A: I chose this program because I wanted to be challenged with something that… Read more »
January 21, 2020
From Boston to South Korea, Unity College students make the most of their internships
Internships are one of the pillars of a Unity College education, and even though students receive ample opportunities to get hands-on education through the College’s experiential curriculum, nothing can quite compare to getting out in the field alongside your future peers. In recent years, Unity College has placed an emphasis on students applying for and… Read more »
November 22, 2019
Educating on natural history in New Hampshire
While others studying Captive Wildlife Care and Education at Unity College tend to lean more heavily into the “care” aspects of the major, Josh Flagg knew from day one that he wanted to become an educator. This summer, Flagg got the opportunity to do just that at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness, New… Read more »
November 22, 2019
Working at New England’s largest aquarium
The New England Aquarium in Boston is home to some 20,000 animals, as well as a 200,000-gallon tank that ranks among the 10 largest in any aquarium across the country. Over the summer, Jordan Baker, a senior Marine Biology major at Unity College, had the opportunity of a lifetime to learn the ins and outs… Read more »
November 22, 2019
Organic farming in South Korea
Through internships, Unity College students have gotten the opportunity to explore the world, and when Lyndsay Sharrock was weighing her options, she knew she wanted an internship that combined her passion for organic farming and exploring new cultures. A senior Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Writing major, Sharrock found the perfect opportunity through World Wide Opportunities… Read more »
November 22, 2019
Mixing Media, Oysters, and Agriculture
Over the summer, Brandon Hoeckel, a Unity College senior double majoring in Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Writing, became a jack of all trades while interning at Wright’s Cove Farm and Glidden Point Oyster Farms. His internship melded three very different areas of focus: Aquaculture, agriculture, and media. “It was a lot of new things for… Read more »
February 25, 2019
Student Success: Ari Leach
Ari Leach is currently the Biotoxin Specialist for the western Maine division of the Maine Department of Marine Resources. Ari has taken over the organization and operation of its volunteer phytoplankton monitoring program, which involves training and supporting a network of volunteers to collect and identify harmful algae species in western Maine, a service that… Read more »
October 26, 2018
Student Story: Jake Jacobs
Jake is a Facilities Superintendent at Caroline County Public Works, Maryland, where he successfully manages ten veteran Public Works employees. Functioning as a team, his division is responsible for managing all operations of 24 County Facilities. He manages Solid Waste/Recycling, a water system and two spray programs, and a close team. Additionally, Jake owns his… Read more »
September 05, 2011
Dale Pitre ’12 Lands the Job of a Lifetime Making a Difference for Veterans and First Responders
Some people come to their life’s calling later than others. At the age of 50 in May of 2012, Dale Pitre will stride across the stage at Unity’s commencement and receive his diploma. His four year degree in general studies will have been largely self-designed and focused on his passion, serving veterans and first responders who are… Read more »
