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Unity Environmental University Unity offers affordable & accessible bachelor’s & master's degrees that are environmentally focused.

The first institution of higher education in the nation to divest from fossil fuel investments, Unity Environmental University is changing the face of higher education. The University, America's Environmental University, strives to offer an accessible, affordable, and flexible education for all learners seeking a degree rooted in sustainability science, no matter where they are.

Tired of waiting on traditional college schedules to start your career? So was Lori! When Lori was accepted for a master...
10/08/2026

Tired of waiting on traditional college schedules to start your career? So was Lori!

When Lori was accepted for a master’s program at another university, she didn’t expect to have to wait until the following semester to start. Having already completed her Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Behavior at Unity, Lori knew her journey with us wasn’t complete. By the time she would have started her program at her previous choice, Lori was only a few months away from earning her master's degree with Unity.

Currently, Lori is:
Director of Spirit Keeper Animal Sanctuary
Founder of Behavior Education LLC
PhD Candidate in General Psychology - researching relational congruence and incongruence among companion snake keepers, in relation to social support.
Adjunct Instructor in Unity’s Animal Health and Behavior program!

Lori took Unity’s online programming to the next level. By taking some of the coursework, she developed it into research and professional projects that continued long after the course was over.

Her advice for future and current students:

“Read beyond what is required, and whenever possible choose assignments and projects that have real-world relevance to what you want to do.” “If you want to excel academically and make your coursework useful beyond earning a grade, it takes drive, self-motivation, and hard work.”

To check out Lori's story, head over to our Alumni Page here > https://unity.edu/unity-stories/lori-torrini-24/

Leave a comment below and a 🐴 to wish Lori luck as she pursues her PhD in General Psychology! If you’ve had the honor of learning under Lori, what’s your most memorable moment from her class?

We're excited and proud to announce that Unity Environmental University has been honored with the 2026 Institutional Awa...
10/07/2026

We're excited and proud to announce that Unity Environmental University has been honored with the 2026 Institutional Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence by Higher Education Innovation (HEI)!

This national award celebrates Unity's transformation into a multi-modality institution serving over 10,000 students while ranking in the top 1% nationally for social mobility.

HEI commended Unity's Sustainable Education Business Units (SEBUs) and its Enterprise Model for aligning degree pathways directly with student needs.

Here are the ways Unity's model helps students across the world.
🌐 Distance Education - Where we deliver flexible online bachelor's and master's degrees to environmental leaders worldwide.
🌲 Unity at Pineland - Offers hands-on, in-person learning experiences at Pineland Farms, where Maine is our classroom.
💼 Career Edge: Our 90-credit applied bachelor's degree programs in high-demand fields like Sustainable Business Management, Culinary Innovation & Food Systems, and Psychology & Human Services.

Thank you, HEI, for providing us with this award, and thank you to our educators, staff, and students for continuing to shape the future of environmental education 🪴.

Presenting our ins for October! 🍂🎓 Starting strong with our next start date, Monday, October 5th. 🎨 On the 20th, for our...
10/01/2026

Presenting our ins for October! 🍂

🎓 Starting strong with our next start date, Monday, October 5th.

🎨 On the 20th, for our next Artist Series, we'll be hosting Eleanor Conover. Eleanor works with physical and material conditions of painting as a metaphor for environmental time and space.

🏫 Saturday the 24th, we'll be hosting an open house at our Pineland Farms campus. The open house starts at 10 AM and runs until 2 PM. You can join us for lunch, learn about Unity at Pineland, meet the team, and tour campus :) We hope to see you there!

Just some things that we consider ⭐gold-star behavior⭐ ....In our opinion, of course 😉 #10/10Student
09/30/2026

Just some things that we consider ⭐gold-star behavior⭐ ....In our opinion, of course 😉

#10/10Student

You're part of something bigger than a degree. Tell us how you're making an impact.
09/28/2026

You're part of something bigger than a degree. Tell us how you're making an impact.

This National Public Lands Day, we're highlighting a career that plays a vital role in protecting our ecosystems, public...
09/26/2026

This National Public Lands Day, we're highlighting a career that plays a vital role in protecting our ecosystems, public lands, and wildlife across state and federal agencies.

Our career spotlight is Game Wardens, who turn a passion for the outdoors into a career based on conservation and adventure. Earning a median salary of $61,120+ according to a 2023 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics poll.

Whether you plan on working with state fish and game agencies or the U.S> Fish and Wildlife Service, we have a degree path to get you there!

🌲 B.S. Conservation Law Enforcement
🔍 A.B.S. Environmental Crime Investigation
🦅 B.S. Wildlife Conservation

Visit all 175 National Forests and Grasslands. ✅Explore 417 out of 433 National Parks. ✅Dedicate 33 years to protecting ...
09/24/2026

Visit all 175 National Forests and Grasslands. ✅

Explore 417 out of 433 National Parks. ✅

Dedicate 33 years to protecting natural resources with the U.S. Forest Service. ✅

David, a 1976 Unity graduate, earned his B.S. in Forest Management and didn't hesitate to start putting his skills to use right away. David started working at the Green Mountain National Forest and continued his career with the U.S. Forest Service for the next 33 years. As a self-described "Nuts and Bolts" kind of guy, David found his place at Unity, with their hands-on education style being the thing he was searching for.

Through the intensive mini terms under Henry Hatch and Gerry Cinnamon, David was able to learn blacksmithing, how to drive skid steers, work with horses and how to work in the logging industry. These lessons took him across Maine, including studying geology in Acadia National Park. While our academics have evolved and grown over the years, our course philosophy hasn't shifted. At Unity, the experiential, hands-on education is and will remain at the foundation of everything we do.

Now retired but still keeping busy, at 77 years old, David is spreading his love for the forest and education to as many people as he can. He leads nature and foliage tours, works as a local historian, volunteers in conservation, and continues to enroll in new classes.

"Try to get as much experience as you can in a variety of fields. Work on these different experiences and take internships wherever you can. Never stop learning and always devote 2% of your income to continuing education."

How many National Parks or Forests have you checked off your list so far? Drop your count in the comments, and leave a 🌲 to congratulate this amazing alum! 👇

You can read more about David's story by clicking this link -> https://unity.edu/unity-stories/david-govatski-76/

The Unity at Pineland team is open for business at UMaine!Lucas and Truman are representing Unity at Pineland today at t...
09/24/2026

The Unity at Pineland team is open for business at UMaine!

Lucas and Truman are representing Unity at Pineland today at the NEACAC College Fair at the University of Maine in Orono!

Stop by our table to meet the team, explore our hands-on degree programs, and learn how Unity at Pineland can help turn your passion into a career.

If you're at the fair, come say hello! 👋

Today we were honored to welcome back Phil Coupe, the co-founder of ReVision Energy, for a presentation on the rapidly e...
09/23/2026

Today we were honored to welcome back Phil Coupe, the co-founder of ReVision Energy, for a presentation on the rapidly evolving landscape of clean power.

Unity at Pineland students filled the room for the conversation, while Unity Distance Education students across the country were able to join live through our HyFlex classroom technology, bringing the same industry perspective to students regardless of where they learn.

Backed by 23 years of industry experience and leadership, Phil offered students and staff a front-row view of the "Electrotech Revolution," discussing how renewable energy is already reshaping global energy economics and driving systemic change.

From towns fully powered by solar grids to extreme-climate engineering, such as an electric vehicle reaching a 97% charge in 12 minutes at -22 degrees. Phil's presentation highlighted how clean energy will eventually be the leading power source in the world.

At the end of the presentation, Phil held a Q&A for students to express their concerns about a world moving so quickly in one direction. How we can prepare for the technological and strategic shifts needed to prepare our infrastructure for a 100% renewable future.

“Our students are preparing to work on problems that don’t have simple answers, said Unity President, Dr. Melik Khoury. "Their education should put them in the middle of the conversations shaping those problems, alongside the people doing the work and challenging what we think is possible.”

We want to say thank you to Phil Coupe for sharing his expertise and hope for a sustainable future with us. A fully renewable world is no longer just a hope but an actively unfolding reality.

Our next term starts October 5th! It's not too late to start your sustainable journey. Check out our website for more in...
09/22/2026

Our next term starts October 5th! It's not too late to start your sustainable journey. Check out our website for more info, the link is in our bio. Contact us today!

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