News
June 11, 2020
COVID-UPDATE: August on Campus Commencement Ceremony Decision
Hi All, Since our earlier announcement regarding the postponement of our May Commencement Ceremony, we have been monitoring COVID-19 developments. Key elements we have considered are Governor Mills’ recommendations regarding when large groups can safely gather again and quarantine precautions. My hope was that by August 1, we could hold a Commencement ceremony where family… Read more »
June 02, 2020
Finding Unity In a Time of Grief
To Alums, Faculty, Staff, and Students of Unity College, In this moment of national grief sparked by racism, inequality, and tragedy, it is vital for us to reaffirm our core values of honoring diversity and treating all individuals with respect and dignity. Unity College stands in solidarity with everyone who seeks to make our shared… Read more »
June 02, 2020
Flagship Scholar Recipients
Congratulations to all our Flagship Scholar Recipients for the 2020-21 academic year!
May 14, 2020
Unity College launches Hybrid Learning in Fall 2020
Unity College adapts to COVID-19 with new model of learning that offers students unprecedented flexibility In the fight against COVID-19, many college students across America were forced to pivot away from the traditional, four-year residential model to remote learning for the remainder of the spring semester. For most students, this was a disruption not only… Read more »
May 05, 2020
Divestment from Fossil Fuels
During the fall semester of 2012, the Unity College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to divest from investments in fossil fuels. As the first institution of higher learning in the United States to divest, Unity College became the standard bearer for a national movement. At the time of the divestment, President Stephen Mulkey, an internationally… Read more »
April 28, 2020
How to Become a Certified Wildlife Biologist
As a wildlife biologist, you could spend your life helping wild animal populations thrive, or ensuring that animals in captivity enjoy healthy, invigorating lives.
April 28, 2020
How to Become a Botanist
At the most basic level, botany is plant biology –the study of all plant life; from teeny tiny microorganisms to gigantic, towering trees. Botanists conduct research on plant life. Some specialize in broad areas like agriculture, nutrition, medicine, and the environment, while others choose a more specific focus within these categories.
April 10, 2020
Housing & Meal Plan Refund
Dear Flagship Students and Families, I hope this message finds you safe and well despite the unsettling times in which we currently find ourselves. It snowed overnight in this part of mid-coast Maine and although the quiet beauty of this campus continues to inspire, the lack of footprints in the freshly fallen April snow… Read more »
April 09, 2020
Navigating a Job Search During COVID-19
A job search can be exciting and motivating as you start to see your next professional step unfold, however it also comes with its own set of challenges. When you bring the COVID-19 pandemic into the fold, it’s easy to feel like giving up. While many employers are slowing down their hiring processes or freezing… Read more »
April 03, 2020
Update on Unity College 2020 Commencements
Dear Graduate, Once again, I would like to congratulate you as you clear the final hurdle in earning your Wildlife Biology degree, and I hope that this email finds you safe and sheltered during these trying times. I write to you today to inform you that, given the developments in Maine and the nation in… Read more »
April 03, 2020
3 Ways the Hemp Industry is Changing Agriculture and the Economy Forever
Are you looking for an industry that’s seen an incredible 455% boost in productivity since 2018? Look no further than the booming hemp industry.
April 01, 2020
COVID-19 CRITICAL UPDATE – 04-01-20
Dear Unity College, Working alongside our Senior Leadership team, I am continuing to closely monitor national and global progression of COVID-19. As new information emerges from the Maine CDC and the national projections of the disease trajectory become more refined, our planning has also evolved. Most recently, per executive order of Governor Mills, Maine has… Read more »
March 30, 2020
A message about Coronavirus
Greetings! When I find myself facing trying times, either personally or professionally, I return to the wisdom passed down to our 2019 graduates by retired Army SSG Travis Mills: “You can’t control your situation, but you can always control your attitude.” With every day it becomes increasingly clear that our mobilization to combat… Read more »
March 30, 2020
Dear Graduating Class of 2020
Dear Students, I’m sure it comes as no surprise to you that, in light of the evolving COVID-19 crisis, I have received a number of questions from the Class of 2020 about how we are going to finish the semester and our plans for May Commencement. First, as I’m sure all of you are aware,… Read more »
March 26, 2020
Unity College Flagship Updates
Dear Students, As we all look forward to resuming classes remotely on Monday, I wanted to take a moment to update you on some of our efforts to smooth the path forward over the coming weeks. In the past, we have scheduled Fall semester registration to begin shortly after students return from Spring Break and… Read more »
March 17, 2020
Mail and room access after March 18, 2020
Students, All students must have their belongings removed from their residence halls by May 9th. For those of you who will need to return to campus to retrieve the items that you may still have in your room we have created a google form ( https://forms.gle/zXU3eQB2FNnoijS2A ) to schedule days and times. We ask… Read more »
March 14, 2020
COVID 19 UPDATE – Flagship Residential Campus to shift to Remote Learning until Further Notice
Dear Unity College Flagship Students and Employees, I am writing to share the latest information about Unity College’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Guided by recommendations from federal, state, and professional organizations, we have been working hard to address this evolving situation by instituting changes to campus practices and communicating them with you. Currently… Read more »
March 13, 2020
COVID – 19 Update 03-13-2020
Unity College Flagship Students, Faculty, and Staff, Spring break is finally here! I know this year’s spring break will be a little less than traditional, so I am sending out updated information about Unity College’s Flagship plans in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. As you know, you can find updates on our website… Read more »
