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March 23, 2021

Bird Watching: How to Turn Your Hobby into a Career

Birds are fascinating creatures to observe. According to the National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation from the US Fish & Wildlife Service, 45 million people are involved in the hobby… Read more »


Cairn - The Path Forward

March 23, 2021

Unity College in the News

Greetings!   This week, I write to you with some of the exciting media coverage and news stories coming out of Unity College recently.   As you may recall, last… Read more »


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March 17, 2021

Unity College sees exciting results in access and job placement

Greetings!   Over the last few months, I have shared with you the ways in which Unity College is working to be more accessible, affordable, and flexible with the intention… Read more »


Saving the South’s Tiniest and Rarest Turtles

March 17, 2021

Saving the South’s Tiniest and Rarest Turtles

Dr. J.J. Apodaca, Instructor of Conservation and Genetics at Unity College, has been leading the conservation efforts at Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy in Asheville and is working to keep the… Read more »


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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 »


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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 »


Elephants being trafficked

March 09, 2021

The Hidden Cost of Wildlife Crime

In the past 200 years, over 500 wildlife species have gone extinct in the United States alone, and approximately one-third of the native species in our country are at risk for extinction.… Read more »


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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 »


Monarch Butterfly

March 09, 2021

Unity College’s Role in Addressing Environmental Issues

Greetings! As a Unity College alum, you are keenly aware of the institution’s mission rooted in environmental and sustainability science. Preparing students to graduate and go on to tackle pressing… Read more »


Commencement

March 04, 2021

May 2021 Commencement

As we continue to navigate an unprecedented time, I understand that early communication is crucial with regard to our intention for the May 2021 commencement ceremony. Commencement is an important time… Read more »


Three Solar Experts

March 02, 2021

The State of Higher Education and Unity College

Greetings!   We know industries across the country are suffering as a result of the ongoing pandemic. Daily, we are inundated with news stories about closing businesses and organizations struggling… Read more »


February 25, 2021

Reenvisioning Higher Education: A Conversation with Dr. Melik Khoury

Reenvisioning Higher Education: A Conversation with Dr. Melik Khoury


Scientist taking water samples

February 23, 2021

Environmental DNA: Using Ecosystems as Crime Labs

The World Today In a world that is changing quickly under the strain of climate change, expansion, and loss of habitat—all of which threaten biodiversity—it is vital to have tools that… Read more »


February 23, 2021

Celebrating the Work of Black Environmentalists

Greetings! During Black History Month, I would like to bring to the forefront the contributions of several Black environmentalists who have made an impact not only with their work, but… Read more »


February 16, 2021

Join us for a Virtual Green Jobs Fair

Greetings!   For over 30 years, Unity College has been home to the largest environmental career fair in New England. Employers from across the state of Maine and beyond join… Read more »


Woman Hiking

February 11, 2021

What is it like to be a hybrid learning student?

Hello – my name is Amy! I am one of Unity College’s Hybrid Learning Ambassadors!I am a junior at Unity College! By 2022, I hope to complete my bachelor’s degree… Read more »


Woman working on laptop at community table

February 09, 2021

9 Shocking Tips to Help You Avoid Student Debt

After years of high school education, many young students are anxious to jump into their college degree programs. Yet before they can open the door to their learning, they must… Read more »


Bald Eagle

February 09, 2021

Unity College Alumni in the News

  Greetings!   This week’s letter highlights the accomplishments and work of several Unity College alumni who have been in the news recently. Our alumni are the manifestation of the… Read more »


Tyler Sirois

February 03, 2021

Tyler Sirois ’19

“Introduce yourself to the professionals who come to speak in your class or participate in scenarios. Agencies like to put a face to a name – they want to know you.”


Young professional biking to work

February 02, 2021

How to Be More Sustainable: 5 Life Tips

Protecting the environment is quickly becoming something that people think about every day. The impact of our actions on the environment is being more clearly seen, and the internet makes it easier than ever… Read more »