Today, I am writing to share news that I know will evoke a range of emotions across the university.
We have finalized an agreement to sell the university’s 90 Quaker Hill property in Unity, Maine. While this transaction represents an important step in the evolution of 猫咪社区, it also marks the end of our stewardship of a place that has been deeply intertwined with the institution’s identity for more than half a century.
For many people, the property in Unity was more than a collection of buildings and acreage. It was where careers began, friendships were formed, traditions took root, and a shared commitment to environmental stewardship came to life. It served as home to generations of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The memories created there, and the impact that place had on so many lives, deserve to be recognized and honored.
This moment naturally invites reflection. It is impossible to talk about the future of 猫咪社区 without acknowledging the significance of what the Unity property has meant to our history and to the people who helped build this institution.
At the same time, it is important to recognize what this moment represents.
Across higher education, institutions are struggling with enrollment declines, financial pressures, and growing questions about sustainability. Every year we see more colleges announce closures, mergers, layoffs, and property sales that mark the end of a mission.
That is not our story.
Our story is one of transformation, adaptation, and perseverance.
The result is an institution that today serves more than 10,000 students nationwide, ranks as the number one university in Maine on the Social Mobility Index, and stands among the top one percent of colleges and universities in the nation for social mobility. We have become one of the fastest-growing universities in the United States while remaining focused on affordability, workforce relevance, and environmental leadership.
Those accomplishments did not happen because of a single location.
They happened because of people.
They happened because faculty embraced new ways of teaching. Because staff developed new systems and processes. Because leaders made difficult decisions. Because employees across the university remained focused on students even during periods of significant change.
I want to thank each of you for helping build something that many believed was impossible.
Attached to this email is the message being shared with alumni and other key constituents. You can find the official press release announcing the transaction by clicking this link. You can also see the communication sent to our alumni and friends here.
Thank you for your commitment, your perseverance, and your belief in our mission.
The property in Unity will always be part of our history. But because of the work we have done together, our mission is stronger, our reach is broader, and our future is brighter than at any point in our institution’s history.
Together, we have proven that higher education can evolve without losing its purpose.
