Unity News

March 18, 2025
Ƶ Launches “60 for 60 Years” Fundraiser to Raise $6 Million for Student Scholarships
Ƶ Launches “60 for 60 Years” Fundraiser to Raise $6 Million for Student Scholarships Ƶ has announced the launch of its “60 for 60 Years” fundraising effort,… Read more »

March 06, 2025
Melik’s Memo: March 2025
I recently came across a Gallup poll revealing that cost is the leading reason students pause their college studies. That struck a chord. At Unity, we’re committed to making higher education affordable,… Read more »

March 06, 2025
Ƶ Leaders to Headline Keynote at 2025 Salesforce Education Summit
President & CEO Dr. Melik Peter Khoury and President of the Enterprise & Chief Academic Officer Dr. Erika Latty to Speak on the Future of AI in Higher Education Unity… Read more »

March 03, 2025
Ƶ Becomes First U.S. University to Launch Salesforce’s Agentforce, Introducing “Una”
Revolutionary AI-Powered Autonomous Agent Enhances Student Engagement and Streamlines Operations Ƶ has cemented its place at the forefront of innovative education by becoming the first university in the… Read more »

February 12, 2025
Ƶ Graduate, Allyson Gilbert, Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Scholarship
Ƶ is proud to announce that, Allyson Gilbert, a dedicated educator and the 2024 Sagadahoc County Teacher of the Year, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to conduct… Read more »

January 31, 2025
Ƶ Celebrates the Opening of the New Dorothy Quimby Library
Honoring a Storied Past While Embracing the Future of Learning Ƶ is proud to announce the recent opening of the newly relocated Dorothy Webb Quimby Library on the… Read more »

January 16, 2025
Ƶ Launches Innovative Environmental Engineering Programs
New programs combine real-world problem-solving and forward-thinking sustainability solutions to prepare the next generation of environmental leaders Ƶ is excited to introduce its newest suite of environmental engineering… Read more »

December 19, 2024
Ƶ Ranks #1 Nationwide on 2024 Social Mobility Index for Private Universities
Ƶ is proud to announce that it has been ranked as the #1 private university in the nation on the 2024 Social Mobility Index (SMI). This marks a… Read more »

November 26, 2024
Alumnus Spotlight: Marc Goldberg ’94 Releases Inspiring Book “An Arborist Point of View from Under the Canopy”
We are excited to highlight Marc Goldberg, a proud Ƶ alumnus from the Class of 1994, who has recently published the book, “An Arborist Point of View from… Read more »

November 20, 2024
Ƶ Taps Agentforce to Scale Student Recruitment and Enhance Enrollment Experiences
With Salesforce Education Cloud and Agentforce, Unity aims to increase the number of students enrolled from 10,000 to 50,000 in five years Implementing Agentforce is expected to help Unity save… Read more »

November 18, 2024
Ƶ President Dr. Melik Peter Khoury to Speak at Salesforce Agentforce World Tour
Dr. Khoury to Share Insights on Leveraging AI and Technology to Expand Access to Environmental Education Ƶ is proud to announce our President and CEO, Dr. Melik Peter… Read more »

October 31, 2024
Investing in Educators: A Conversation on Unity’s New Benefit
Ƶ recently announced that starting on January 1, 2025, the university will be offering an 8% retirement benefit match to its part-time employees including adjunct faculty members. This… Read more »

October 30, 2024
Ƶ Announces 8% Retirement Match for All Part-Time Employees
University Reinforcing Commitment to Employee Support and Student Success Ƶ is proud to announce that starting on January 1, 2025, the university is offering an 8% retirement benefit… Read more »

October 02, 2024
Ƶ Opens State-of-the-Art Media Lab
Ƶ has announced the grand opening of its cutting-edge Media Lab located in Room 226 of Freeport Hall on the Pineland campus. This fully equipped content creation and… Read more »

September 23, 2024
World Renowned Astrophysicist, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, to Deliver Commencement Address at Ƶ May Commencement
Ƶ is thrilled to announce that renowned astrophysicist and science communicator, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, will deliver the keynote address at the University’s Spring Commencement ceremony. Dr. Tyson,… Read more »

September 04, 2024
Ƶ Launches Innovative In-Person Programming at Pineland Farms
Ƶ has successfully launched its groundbreaking in-person educational programming at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. This initiative represents a new frontier in higher education, as Unity leverages world-class… Read more »

August 08, 2024
Ƶ Announces Completion of $1.2 Million Infrastructure Upgrade and Renovation at Historic Sky Lodge
Ƶ is proud to announce the completion of an ambitious $1.2 million infrastructure enhancement plan for its historic Sky Lodge property in the Jackman and Moose River Valley… Read more »

July 22, 2024
Melik’s Memo: July 2024
There is much to celebrate as we kick off the ’24-’25 school year at Ƶ. As colleges and universities across the nation are facing challenges due to the… Read more »

July 16, 2024
Ƶ Announces Andy Brooks as New Trustee
Ƶ has announced the appointment of Andy Brooks as a new member of its Board of Trustees. Mr. Brooks brings a wealth of experience in finance, leadership, and… Read more »

June 17, 2024
Ƶ Announces Minimum Wage Pay Increase
Ƶ, a leader in environmental-based education, announced an increase in employee compensation, effective July 1, 2024. This initiative reflects the university’s unwavering commitment to its employees, ensuring they… Read more »