Unity College acquired the panels in 1991 after they were removed from the White House, and they were used to heat water at the school’s cafeteria for years.
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Asylum seekers proposal for Unity under review by state as group seeks transitional housing for hundreds
The Greater Portland Council of Governments is seeking to have upward of 600 people housed on the campus of Unity Environmental University, formerly known as Unity College.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Unity College continues transformation with ‘name augmentation’
The school is now called Unity Environmental University and an updated vision statement says it is “recognized as the thought leader in global ecological, economic and societal solutions.”
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Former Unity College employee sentenced to 2 years in prison for embezzling more than $500,000
Beth Bing, 49, of Waterville, was sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Bangor.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
After a year of pandemic measures, central Maine colleges see lasting change, hope for the fall
Now that the pandemic has forced colleges to adapt, some are seeing an increased number of graduates and shifting student demographics.
Posted inBusiness
Pandemic made Unity a college town without a college, and the locals are feeling the pressure
With the absence of approximately 650 Unity College students and a reduced staff, local services such as the fire department and businesses such as the local pizza joint are experiencing the loss.
Posted inSchools & Education
Inaugural EcoHack brings students from across country to Unity College — virtually
The 24-hour Hack-a-Thon event ran Nov. 28 and 29 and involved students from across the country working together to solve a problem.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Former Unity College employee pleads guilty to taking almost $517,000
Beth Bing, 49, of Waterville faces up to 20 years in prison for unauthorized use of the college’s credit card.
Posted inSchools & Education
Unity College transformation had seeds in strategic choices before pandemic
Former faculty say the college’s mission has been abandoned, but the administration says the institution is adapting as needed to ensure its survival.
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Sale of Unity College campus not imminent, but could have appeal
Buyers or developers, including some from other states, might have interest in site for a variety of uses, according to experts.