#CorporateEngagement

Marquette and UNITE Announce Partnership

To read the full article: https://today.marquette.edu/2026/06/marquette-advances-holistic-corporate-engagement-strategy-with-new-partnership/ #UNITE #CorporateEngagement #UniversityIndustry #HigherED #StudentSuccess #Marquette

Christy Bertolo

Jun 191 min read

The Circle

We hosted our inaugural client retreat exclusively for UNITE | University & Industry clients this February at the University of Central Florida . We convened clients for a day of trends, discussion, sharing, networking, lots of laughs, and a tour of UCF’s public/private partnership spaces - featuring their partnership with BNY . Thank you Rod Grabowski and Michael Harding for your hospitality! If you want to be a part of The (inner) Circle, join the UNITE family. Ch

Christy Bertolo

Apr 81 min read

Stakeholder Engagement at James Madison University

Pictured left to right: Christy Bertolo, Carrie Combs, Chris Svec, Patrice Ludwig, Marissa Manko Last week UNITE traveled to the Shenandoah Valley and James Madison University to work with the dream team of Carrie Combs , Patrice Ludwig , Ryan Boals , Marissa Manko , Jeff Tang, Michael Busing , Myles Surrett, PhD . This cross functional team came together to accomplish so much in the past 6-months and we're excited to be with you for next steps! Thank you for your ho

Christy Bertolo

Mar 41 min read

Implementation at Miami

Our week is off to a great start at Miami University working with university leadership and the Strategic Transformation Office to launch their holistic corporate engagement initiative. This group is poised for success and we're excited to continue the journey! Thank you Ande Durojaiye , Michelle Thomas , Randi Thomas , Lee Williams Weldon, Ed.D. , and Ian Mercer for your leadership, passion, and fun you bring to the effort. #CorporateEngagement #UIPartnerships .

Christy Bertolo

Jan 151 min read

Mastering Corporate Engagement in 2026

What does folding a fitted sheet and university corporate engagement have in common? #UniversityIndustry #CorporateEngagement #UNITE #HigherEducation #UniversityIndustry #EconomicDevelopment

Christy Bertolo

Jan 81 min read

UNITE Launches at JMU

🌄 We spent time in the picturesque Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and James Madison University last week. Thank you to Provost Bob Kolvoord , Nick Langridge , Tim Miller Ed.D. , Anthony Tongen and Towana Moore for kicking off the program! An aligned leadership team like yours will go a long way towards impact! Carrie Combs and Patrice Ludwig , thank you for your persistence, and innovative thinking to get us to this point. Let's go! Ryan Boals , Marissa Manko ,

Christy Bertolo

Nov 4, 20251 min read

Corporate Engagement at USC College of HRSM

Did you know that UNITE also partners with colleges for their industry partnerships. UNITE's work isn't all about holistic corporate engagement strategies at the university level, but it also includes customized seminars for colleges. Understanding your college's role in the greater eco-system can be a differentiator and your super power. Connect with us to learn more how UNITE can help your college accelerate it's corporate engagement strategy and activation. We had a great

Christy Bertolo

Oct 30, 20251 min read

Implementation at University of Memphis

We love the University of Memphis ! The team, the leaders, the people. So much positivity. We're excited to continue our corporate engagement journey with Stephanie Froehlich, CFRE and Shauna Bateman . We missed our chance to get a picture with you both but we got one in front of the alumni Tiger. #CorporateEngagement #UniversityIndustry #Memphis #Tigers #WalkingInMemphis #PartnershipsMatter

Christy Bertolo

Oct 23, 20251 min read