Unity News
October 30, 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 22, 2024
Melik’s Memo: July 2024
There is much to celebrate as we kick off the ’24-’25 school year at Unity Environmental University. As colleges and universities across the nation are facing challenges due to the… 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 »
June 05, 2024
Unity Environmental University Joins Group of Maine Independent Colleges Guaranteeing Maine Community College Direct Transfer Path
Community college graduates in Maine can now transfer directly to degree programs at Unity Environmental University along with five other independent four-year colleges under the new Maine Transfer Guarantee announced… Read more »
May 06, 2024
Melik’s Memo: May 2024
Spring is in the air and the team at Unity Environmental University is preparing to graduate another class of environmental superheroes. This year we anticipate that the University will confer… 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 09, 2024
Melik’s Memo: February 2024
We are off to an exciting start in 2024. We now enroll over 7,500 students from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and 21 countries. This milestone reflects the institution’s innovative… 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 29, 2023
Unity Environmental University’s Top 5 2024 New Year’s Resolutions
As Unity Environmental University ushers in the New Year, we reflect on our achievements from the previous year and set our resolutions to continue this momentum of growth and innovation.… 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.
