Unity News

March 30, 2021
Unity College Announces Technical Institute for Environmental Professions
With support from the Libra Foundation, Unity College will establish a world-class environmental education program on the Pineland Farms campus Tucked into the rolling hills of New Gloucester, Maine, Pineland… Read more »

March 25, 2021
Leon L. Wyden, Jr. joins Unity College Board of Trustees
Unity College Board of Trustees confirms Leon L. Wyden, Jr. as its newest trustee The Unity College Board of Trustees has confirmed the appointment of Leon L. Wyden, Jr. as… Read more »

March 16, 2021
Groundbreaking Unity College Partnership Brings Increased Extended Reality Access
Unity College partners with MetaVRse to launch its non-degree micro-courses Unity College’s Path Forward is at the forefront of creating new ways for students to gain valuable skills in an… Read more »

March 10, 2021
Bucking national trends, Unity College students are taking out fewer loans
Unity College sees 70% decrease in students borrowing alternative loans while enrollment doubles With the intention of putting students first by focusing on accessibility, affordability, and flexibility, Unity College broke… Read more »

March 09, 2021
Maine Warden Service hires 5 Unity students
Unity College provides direct path to career with Inland Fish and Wildlife Unity College continues its tradition as a leader in conservation law education as 5 more students are set… Read more »

January 27, 2021
Unity College welcomes new Chief Sustainability Officer
Melissa Couture brings with her an abundance of experience in strategic operations leadership, data-driven decision-making With sustainability at the heart of its mission, one of the most pivotal roles… Read more »

November 23, 2020
Unity College XR Innovation Lab excited to host first ever EcoHack
24-hour event to inspire, empower next generation of environmental leaders For years, Unity College has earned a reputation as America’s Environmental College, leaning into sustainability sciences while also breaking… Read more »

November 11, 2020
Unity College earns national honor for sustainability in its curriculum
Association for the Advancement for Sustainability in Higher Education recognizes America’s Environmental College in its Sustainable Campus Index As America’s Environmental College, it’s important for Unity College to establish… Read more »

October 27, 2020
A Commitment Through 2030
After bringing tremendous growth and innovation to Unity College, Dr. Melik Peter Khoury commits to at least another decade at the helm, with the full support from the Board… Read more »

October 22, 2020
Unity College donates to Waterville Food Bank
Unity College’s mission is centered around educating the environmental stewards of tomorrow, and one of the keys to being a leader is to help those in need within your community.… Read more »

September 14, 2020
Unity College unveils new degrees in its Distance Education portfolio
College introduces master’s degrees in Marine Science and Animal Science and Behavior, bachelor’s degrees in Animal Science, Environmental Health and Safety, and Environmental Health and Wellness Since it… Read more »

September 14, 2020
XR Ecohack 2020
24 Hours of EcoHacking Hosted by Unity College XR Innovation Lab in partnership with Yale Center for Collaborative Arts and Media, University of Michigan’s Alternate Reality Initiative,… Read more »

September 02, 2020
Unity College welcomes more new students than ever
Reaching record-breaking incoming class was years in the making as Unity College continues to adapt to shifting demographics This fall, Unity College is not only seeing its largest enrollment… Read more »

August 18, 2020
Unity College sees unprecedented growth, sets new enrollment record with more than 1,200 students
America’s Environmental College sees record enrollment leaning into changing demographics and its mission, despite 33% decline on the residential campus Since arriving at Unity College, it has been President Dr.… Read more »

August 03, 2020
Unity College Permanently Eliminates Two-Semester Campus Model in Favor of Hybrid Approach
Unity College: Hybrid Learning without a centralized campus grants students control over their education while reducing costs and increasing access UNITY, MAINE, August 3, 2020 – Unity College announced today… Read more »

July 27, 2020
Director of VR/AR Research and Development a Game-Changer for Unity College
The concept of virtual reality was once a far-fetched trope that you would see in science fiction films, knowing that once you left the theater or turned off the TV,… Read more »

July 16, 2020
Unity College honors seniors with Commencement Awards
‘These students truly went the extra mile not only in their own academics, but also for their classmates and all of us here at Unity College’ Though COVID-19 has thrown… Read more »

July 02, 2020
Unity College confers Professor Emeritus rank for two retired Unity College professors
Dr. Don Lynch, Pat Clark receive honor after more than 30 years with Unity College Unity College is proud to announce that the rank of Professor Emeritus has been… Read more »

June 26, 2020
After pivoting in March, Unity College to continue remote learning through 20-21 academic year
Introduction of eight five-week terms to enable Unity College to re-evaluate in-person teaching based on COVID-19 developments On Friday, after months of deliberation and analyzing the logistics around the possibility… Read more »

June 18, 2020
After success as Director of Career Services, Unity College names Rachel Kahn as Chief Advancement Officer
‘Now is the time to ensure our mission is accessible and relevant to learners from all backgrounds and geographic areas’ Since becoming President of Unity College some five years ago,… Read more »