News
June 14, 2017
The changing demographics of Higher Education
For years educators have known that today’s “typical” college student is not at all typical. Long gone are the days of young, likely white, males exclusively reading the classics under… Read more »
June 13, 2017
Dining services receives national recognition for waste management efforts
National Association of College and University Food Services awards gold to Unity College for recent zero-waste catering efforts
June 09, 2017
Faculty research measures impact of climate change on threatened Yellowstone grizzlies
Dr. John “Jack” Hopkins and team show declining Whitebark Pine seeds are still a “diet staple”
June 08, 2017
The Pros and Cons of Genetic Engineering in Environmental Science and Sustainability
Genetic engineering is a new and controversial process. With its medicinal, therapeutic, and agricultural applications, many scientists view it as a scientific beacon leading to a new era of discovery… Read more »
June 07, 2017
New major unites business, people, and the environment
As the economic impact of sustainability science continues to increase, Unity College is expanding its efforts to revolutionize how enterprisers interact with businesses, nonprofits, government institutions and the world around… Read more »
June 05, 2017
Con Law, GIScience make their debut on the Master’s stage
Two new Master’s in Professional Science tracks expand strong Unity programs from undergraduate to graduate learners Unity’s burgeoning distance education initiative continues to expand its offerings with two new tracks… Read more »
June 05, 2017
Sustainability and entrepreneurship come together in Unity
College introduces a master’s and a bachelor’s in sustainable business As sustainability continues to positively impact business and the economy, Unity College is expanding its efforts to revolutionize how entrepreneurs… Read more »
June 05, 2017
On Being Fearless
Jimmy Chin Gave the 2017 may commencement address. “You might not think someone that has spent the last 20 years climbing in the Himalayas, hanging from high altitude alpine walls… Read more »
June 05, 2017
Letter from the President
Friends and Family of Unity College, I hope you find this edition of the Unity Magazine to be a little different. When we chose different as the theme for the… Read more »
June 05, 2017
Experienced ecologist, faculty member appointed Chief Academic Officer
After nearly a decade at Unity College, Dr. Erika Latty takes on new leadership role
June 01, 2017
Contributing to Greater Soil Health with a Sustainability Master’s Online Degree
With the world’s population set to increase to over nine billion people by 2050, it’s becoming increasingly important to find new and better ways of growing more food on agricultural… Read more »
May 25, 2017
Addressing E-Waste after Completing Environmental Graduate Programs
Digitization has taken much of our lives and societies from the physical world to the virtual one—communications, entertainment, finances, and more can all take place electronically. While this shift has… Read more »
May 18, 2017
How Students at Environmental Science Colleges Can Contribute to the “Carbon Law”
Climate change and issues of environmental degradation can often feel too big to tackle. A problem of a global scale demands global solutions, and attempts to provide such solutions often… Read more »
May 18, 2017
Unity College receives $291,000 to reimagine the first two years
Davis Educational Foundation Grant supports Unity’s vision for the future.
May 11, 2017
Combating Microplastics with a Master’s in Sustainable Development
Plastic pollution is nothing new—nearly everyone has seen a plastic bag or bottle strewn somewhere it shouldn’t be. Likewise, the consequences that this kind of pollution can have are also… Read more »
May 04, 2017
2 Reasons Hormones in Water Should Concern Students in Environmental Science Schools
The list of damages humanity is causing to the natural environment (and its inhabitants) is long and is getting longer all the time. In addition to the regular culprits commonly… Read more »
April 27, 2017
Making Resilient Communities with an Environmental Sustainability Degree
Though much is made in the media of preventative action that can be undertaken to prevent environmental catastrophe in the future, the unfortunate reality is that the climate is changing… Read more »
April 21, 2017
As commencement approaches, many Unity College graduates already have jobs waiting
New Dean of Career Services adds administrative experience to position
April 21, 2017
Investments paying off for Unity College and their students
America’s Environmental College giving students resources to succeed
