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Student & Alumni Stories

145 Stories
Marc Bane ’73
Alumni

Marc Bane ’73

Bachelor of Arts in English
“The road to success is littered with great ideas that get lost in the noise. If you plan to compete in this game, you’ve got to consistently and elegantly share your vision"
Beau Doherty ’78
Alumni

Beau Doherty ’78

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
“I arrived at the school and I had all these people hugging me"
Tom Frezza ’08
Alumni

Tom Frezza ’08

Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation and Ecotourism
“I am fortunate that my interest in history, medicine, and the Civil War have paralleled with my career path, and that I can share what I am passionate about with others,”
Richard Saltzberg ’72
Alumni

Richard Saltzberg ’72

Bachelor of Science in Business; Minor: Psychology
“Unity gave me the tools, support, and guts to go out on my own”
Jacob McGinley ’14
Alumni

Jacob McGinley ’14

Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Energy Management
"Unity is a unique place where — as much as you want to learn, you can..."
Andrea Miller ’13
Alumni

Andrea Miller ’13

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology; Minor: Geology
"Traveling abroad, experiencing new cultures, and constantly being pushed out of your comfort zone on a daily basis, undeniably causes a change within you, especially when it is undeveloped countries that you are traveling to. Even if you think you are aware of poverty, environmental degradation, until you see it up close and personal for the first time, you don’t fully comprehend its magnitude, and it will impact you"
Erin Schoppmeyer ’11
Alumni

Erin Schoppmeyer ’11

Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation and Ecotourism
“I love being outdoors, and I revel in the fact I work for park service in some of the most beautiful places in America”
Julie Kozak ’09
Alumni

Julie Kozak ’09

Bachelor of General Studies
"Unity provided me with the knowledge of natural history and environmental issues that served me well as an environmental youth group leader"
Catherine Haase ’07
Alumni

Catherine Haase ’07

Bachelor of Science in Wildlife
"Most attend Unity because they want to spend their lives outside and enjoy the natural world—and they aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. The jobs that many people would hate doing—hiking in the rain and sleeping under the stars—we love"
Mike Wallace ’73
Alumni

Mike Wallace ’73

Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Science
"When I first arrived at Unity, I was pleasantly surprised by the support of the local community of what may have seemed a rather ‘strange’ hobby"

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