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October 11, 2019
Unity College Distance Education’s new degree programs to focus on animal health, climate change
Online undergraduate programs offer students job-ready skills in growing markets
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October 08, 2019
Completing Her Master’s at 13
Child prodigy Dorothy Jean Tillman finishes degree at Unity College through Distance Education Like any student pursuing a master’s degree, Dorothy Jean Tillman wanted to visit Unity College’s campus, even though she’s earning her degree through the College’s Distance Education program. And, like any student, when she made the trek to Maine with her family, she… Read more »
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October 08, 2019
UCCA hosts Matthew Russ: On-site
The Unity College Center for the Arts (UCCA) will host a new exhibit featuring work from Maine landscape painter Matthew Russ titled On-site. The show will run Oct. 9 through Nov. 15. Russ works entirely outdoors, and in a series format. Returning to a single painting location for a prescribed number of visits, he explores… Read more »
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October 04, 2019
Turn your Passion into a Career with New Degree Bachelor’s Programs from Unity
Unity College Distance Education is known for making it easy to complete your undergraduate degree online. This fall, Unity is expanding its online degree offerings with all-new programs in Animal Health and Behavior and Environmental Science and Climate Change.
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October 01, 2019
Covering New Ground
TERRAIN at Unity College re-envisions the curriculum for students in the first two years of college For decades, students have been introduced to the college experience in the same manner, from the move-in process to the first two years of the curriculum. Most colleges and universities welcome Generation Z almost exactly as they did with… Read more »
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September 19, 2019
Unity College will join the Global Climate Strike September 20, 2019 at the Flagship Campus on Quaker Hill Road in Unity, Maine beginning at 11am
Student-led initiative spurs College to take part in worldwide efforts to encourage action against climate change!
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September 18, 2019
Environmental Consulting: A Clear-Cut Career Path
Your passion for protecting the planet and knack for analytical thinking have led you to decide that you want to become an environmental consultant. Environmental stewardship is a noble calling, but before you can make a difference, you will need to possess skills such as critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, mapping and soil sampling, among others. To acquire those skills, you’ll need to get an education.
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September 10, 2019
Victoria Cempe-Cohen ’16
Graduation Year: May 2016 What City/ State are you from? I’m originally from Virginia What City/ State do you currently live in? Currently live in Seward, Alaska Current Career Title: Lead Interpreter Business/ Organization you work for: Alaska Sealife Center What was your Major? Captive Wildlife Care and Education Did you switch majors during your… Read more »
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September 03, 2019
Unity’s Signature Courses Help You Launch a Sustainable Business
It takes more than a great idea to start a sustainable business. You need business planning and financial insights to take your business from concept to construction. This fall, Unity College Distance Education invites you to join Burt’s Bees founder Roxanne Quimby for a unique signature course designed specifically to help you learn what it… Read more »
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August 28, 2019
Unity College names first ever Vice President of Flagship and Vice President of Distance Education
New positions highlight growth, development of the College’s transformative Enterprise Education model
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August 15, 2019
Everything You Need to Know to Become a Wildlife Rehabilitator
Building a career as a wildlife rehabilitator is a journey that will likely take you in several different directions over the course of your life. That won’t scare or dissuade an adventurous person, but it’s important to go into the challenge with eyes wide open.
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August 07, 2019
Three Must-Have Leadership Skills for Environmental Changemakers
It takes leadership to guide environmental change. The next generation of environmental leaders will need the right skill set to create a meaningful impact. Effective leaders get their message across, make challenging decisions, and make the best use of the resources at hand. As you prepare to launch your career, your leadership abilities will be… Read more »
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July 23, 2019
New Unity College online degree offers learners job-ready skills in emergency management
Whether it’s a category five hurricane, an earthquake that nearly hits 6 on the Richter scale, or an ice storm that knocks out power for days on end, there’s a plan in place to prepare for these events, as well as whatever comes next. And, behind that plan, there’s a team of highly skilled individuals… Read more »
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July 02, 2019
Unity College introduces Rachel Kahn as new Director of Career Services
‘I enjoy working in career services because outcomes are a true measure of success ’
![Roxanne Quimby Instructor Unity College Online](https://unity.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Unity-College-Roxanne-Quimby-Instructor-Online-600.jpg)
June 26, 2019
Founder of Burt’s Bees to help Unity College online students ‘create a healthy hive’ in business
Roxanne Quimby to teach five-week course focused on entrepreneurship
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June 24, 2019
Unity’s Online Capstone Projects—Hands-On Learning That Helps Launch Careers
At Unity College, we believe in education that delivers practical skills to tackle today’s environmental issues. That’s why our programs include capstone experiences so you can take what you’ve learned in your classes and apply it to projects in the real world. Why does Unity include capstone projects in its undergraduate and graduate programs? Because… Read more »
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June 21, 2019
5 Ways Unity Students Incorporate Climate Resilience into Their Education
From private buildings to government infrastructure projects, major development efforts are built with climate resiliency in mind. Unity Environmental University’s online programs are the perfect fit for students who want careers building a stronger tomorrow. Climate resilience is the concept of designing systems that can adapt to the changing climate. This includes everything from building… Read more »
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June 21, 2019
SwimRun contestants to converge at Unity College Sky Lodge event June 22
Location in Maine’s Moose River Valley ‘perfect’ for a qualifying race
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June 20, 2019
The Couri Foundation gifts additional Moose River Valley property to Unity College
New facility to welcome visitors, students, and community members to Sky Lodge