Month: August 2018
August 30, 2018
Sky Lodge ribbon cutting expands Made in Maine education for Unity College
Hundreds of students to visit Moose River Valley on Friday, Sept. 7, to get their first look at Unity College: Sky Lodge
August 27, 2018
Born Leader? Love Science? Landscape Ecology Is Looking for You
Landscape ecology is an innovative and rewarding field that offers a variety of opportunities for those who pursue it. Landscape ecology studies the composition, structure, and function of landscapes. It examines landscape patterns, the interaction of elements within those patterns, and how they both change over time. The field is an important part of conservation… Read more »
August 20, 2018
5 Education Trends of 2018: Online Graduate Programs in High Demand
Online graduate programs are more popular than ever. In 2018, the majority of graduate students enrolled in programs that were fully online and with good reason. Online programs deliver outstanding education in a way that’s convenient for busy students. More than three-quarters of graduate students are 25 years old or older, and most have family… Read more »
August 16, 2018
Unity College instructor’s novel earns Maine Literary Award
‘American Ghost’ is as much about writers as it is about ghosts
August 13, 2018
Summer Board of Trustees Meeting Update
From: Melik Khoury Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 12:10 PM To: Employee-News Subject: Summer Board of Trustees Meeting Update: Unity College Colleagues, As is my custom, I’m writing today to share some notes and highlights from the recently concluded board of trustees meetings that took place last week at Unity College: Sky Lodge. As many… Read more »
August 06, 2018
10 Best Kept Secrets About Unity College
Unity College has become a leader in environmental education since its establishment more than 50 years ago. For those who aren’t familiar with Unity, here are the 10 best kept secrets of the college. Sustainability Unity College is the first in the nation to center its curriculum on sustainable science. All 17 environmentally focused majors… Read more »
August 03, 2018
What Can You Do With a Sustainability Degree?
“Sustainability” is one of the most popular buzzwords out there right now. From clothes, coffee, and construction to food, forestry and farming, sustainability plays a huge role in the products and services that are most prevalent in our lives. But what about a sustainability degree?
August 03, 2018
Is an MBA in Sustainability worth it?
If you have an interest in sustainability, environmental issues, or climate change, and have asked yourself “Is an MBA in sustainability worth it?”, consider this: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), including more than 1,300 scientists from the U.S. and other countries, forecasts a temperature rise of 2.5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit over the next century.
August 02, 2018
A plant-forward burger that tastes like meat? Impossible!
Unity College challenges Taste of Waterville festival-goers to see if they can tell the difference