News
November 13, 2020
What is Hybrid Learning and How is it Changing the Face of Education
Online learning is becoming a popular choice for colleges and universities across the country, yet many students are not willing to completely forgo the in-person learning experience. A hybrid learning model lets students have both. Through hybrid learning, students and faculty can embrace the benefits of online education while retaining the perks of in-person instruction in a flexible format that meets… Read more »
November 13, 2020
How a Gap Year Can Help Change the World and Your Career
What is a gap year? Gap years first became common back in the 1960s. Though it has changed quite a lot over the years, they still often serve a valuable purpose. Once, gap years were all about taking a holiday, and people would travel around the world to enjoy life and experience new things. Nowadays, gap… 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 itself as a leader in sustainability — to not only talk the talk, but to also walk the walk, doubling down on its mission. As… Read more »
November 11, 2020
In Honor of our Veteran Heroes!
Dear Unity Community, Today is a special day, one that is set aside to honor those who have served in our military and those who continue to serve – a day of Thank You. Unlike Memorial Day, today we celebrate those who have served and are still with us, while we honor those that… Read more »
November 10, 2020
Bring in the Holiday Season with Unity College
Greetings! We find ourselves moving quickly into the season of cooler temperatures, and maybe even seeing a bit of snow already this year. That means the holidays will be here before we know it. While the holiday season this year may look a bit different than it has in the past, it is still… Read more »
November 03, 2020
Franki Delaney ’08
“Contact people at the State agencies that are in the field you are interested in. They are more helpful than you think.”
November 03, 2020
Unity College Hybrid Learning Fall Update
Dear Unity College Hybrid Students, Parents, and Guardians; As we near the end of our second term in Hybrid Learning we are taking a moment to look back on our busy fall and look forward to the steps ahead. Since we kicked off this unprecedented Covid year in August, we have designed many new courses… Read more »
November 03, 2020
Criminal Investigation Requested by Unity College – Update & Conclusion
Dear Unity College Employees, You may remember my email below from November 2019 addressing a credit card fraud investigation regarding a former employee. The College is grateful to the FBI and US Attorney’s office for the diligent investigation of this matter and swift resolution of the criminal process upon our request. Law enforcement and the… Read more »
October 28, 2020
Unity College Offers Innovative Ways to Partner with Your Organization
Greetings! As you have learned from my most recent letters to you, Unity College is intentional about reaching new audiences and bringing a Unity College education to more learners than ever before. I have shared with you the record incoming class and overall enrollment numbers for the 2020 Fall 1 Term, and that is just the beginning. I believe that… Read more »
October 28, 2020
Official Unity College Websites and Social Media Accounts
In recent weeks, I’ve received questions from students, parents, and alumni about our official Unity College websites and social media accounts. As Unity College continues to grow and navigate its Path Forward, it is more important than ever that those who have a vested interest in Unity College know where to find the most current and… 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 of Trustees The right leader at the right time for Unity College. That is, in short, how the Unity College Board of Trustees describes… Read more »
October 23, 2020
Steph Barrett ’95
“In addition to your academic pursuits, do all the ‘extras’ you can.”
October 23, 2020
Marsha Barnes ’13
“Internships and seasonal positions are not just something to do after the bachelor’s degree. Do them when and wherever you can.”
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. On Wednesday, Unity College staff, led by President Dr. Melik Peter Khoury, packed boxes of food from the College’s pantry and donated roughly 20 large… Read more »
October 20, 2020
Virtual Open House – Hybrid Learning
Greetings! As we work towards a plan to resume in-person classes once it is safe to do so, I want to take the opportunity this week to share with you our new Virtual Open House for Hybrid Learning. This open house provides a visual overview of what Hybrid Learning is, and how it benefits students. … Read more »
October 13, 2020
Refer an Internship Site
Greetings! You may remember fondly your internship experience during your time at Unity College. It’s an exciting time to take the skills and knowledge gained so far and put it into practice alongside professionals in a chosen field. This is also the time to learn how to navigate professional settings and learn how to… Read more »
October 13, 2020
December 2020 Commencement
October 13, 2020 This year has been one of change, uncertainty, and resilience. We will not, however, allow these unexpected challenges to stop us from recognizing a very important moment and celebrating the Unity College students completing their degrees with us this year. It is something we all look forward to! As we move quickly… Read more »
October 07, 2020
November 3rd Election 2020
Dear Unity College, With the election coming up in a few weeks I thought it was time to reflect on the history and importance of participating in the electoral process. Voting [in our nation’s elections] is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country and this world. Sharon Salzberg . The United… Read more »
October 06, 2020
Get Featured on Alumni Stories
Greetings! Over the years, many of you have been invited to talk with students about your professional experiences since graduating from Unity College. Whether through classroom presentations, club events, the annual Environmental Career Fair, or an alumni interview. It is always so exciting for students to hear from alumni who have gone on to do incredible… Read more »