News
November 22, 2019
Mixing Media, Oysters, and Agriculture
Over the summer, Brandon Hoeckel, a Unity College senior double majoring in Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Writing, became a jack of all trades while interning at Wright’s Cove Farm and Glidden Point Oyster Farms. His internship melded three very different areas of focus: Aquaculture, agriculture, and media. “It was a lot of new things for… Read more »
November 20, 2019
How To Become an Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Environmental Health and Safety Managers are responsible for protecting people from environmental hazards and the environment from human hazards. Here we provide an in-depth Environmental Health and Safety Manager description.
November 08, 2019
Criminal Investigation Requested by Unity College
Dear Unity College Employees, On October 11, 2019, our credit card company detected unusual activity associated with the college credit card account. The Chief Business Officer, Controller, Director of Human Resources and Director of Public Safety acted quickly to begin an internal investigation. They learned that credit card fraud may have occurred, they secured all… Read more »
November 04, 2019
Joe Saltalamachia ’94
Where are you from originally? Oswego, New York What year did you graduate? 1994 Where are you currently residing? Unity, Maine What is your Current Career Title? Head of Growing Operations What is the Business/Organization you are working for? Top Flower Farms What brought you to Unity College? I tried two other state schools, one… Read more »
November 04, 2019
Bob Portner ’73
Where are you from originally? I was born in the Bronx and raised in Yonkers NY What year did you graduate? 1973 What was your Major? Behavioral Science, Minored in Spanish What brought you to Unity College? By age 17, I had been in a band since I was 12 years old. When I was… Read more »
November 01, 2019
Brian Clark
Where are you from originally? Portsmouth, NH Where are you currently residing? Hampton, NH What is your Current Career Title? Owner/Entrepreneur What is the Business/Organization you are working for? Seacoast Stone and Top Flower Farms What year did you graduate? I did not complete my degree, I’m one semester shy. What brought you to Unity… Read more »
October 31, 2019
Transfer to Unity and Get the Most from Your Education
There are many compelling reasons to transfer colleges. For some, it’s a good idea to have a clean start with a new school. For others, a specific degree program may fit perfectly with academic and career goals. While there are many great reasons for choosing a new school, when it comes time to make a move, be sure you’re getting credit for your college experience.
October 30, 2019
John Crowe ’13
Where are you from originally? Stoneham, MA What year did you graduate from Unity College? 2013 What city/ state do you live in? Andover, MA What is your Current Career Title? Biology Teacher, 7th grade What is the Business/Organization you are working for? Stoneham Public Schools What brought you to Unity College? I first came… Read more »
October 30, 2019
Jay Lippert ’75
Graduation Year: 1975 What City/ State are you from? Commack, NY Current City/ State? Fire Island, NY Job Title: After 35 years, I retired from the National Park Service. My final duty station was as the Chief Ranger at Fire Island National Seashore. Business/ Organization you work for: National Park Service What was your Major? Conservation… Read more »
October 29, 2019
Greg Burr ’87
Graduation year: 1987 Degree program: Started off in Forestry, switched to Environmental Science Hometown: Northwest Harbor, ME Current location: Addison, ME Position: Regional Fisheries Biologist Employer: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife for the Grand Lakes Region out of Jonesboro Maine Why did you choose Unity College? I enjoyed the central location of the… Read more »
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
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 »
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 »
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.
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 »
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!
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.
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 »
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 »
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
