UNITE and James Madison University Announce Partnership to Enhance Corporate Engagement

COLUMBUS, OH – UNITE, a leading corporate engagement consulting firm, is excited to announce its new partnership with James Madison University (JMU) to significantly enhance the university's holistic corporate engagement initiatives. This cross-functional collaboration will be spearheaded by JMU's office of Research and Advancement, bringing together resources and expertise from across the campus to foster deeper, more strategic relationships with the corporate sector.

"We are thrilled to partner with James Madison University, an institution with a clear vision for advancing its corporate engagement efforts," said Christy Bertolo, Co-Founder of UNITE. "Our shared commitment to fostering meaningful collaborations will enable JMU to unlock new opportunities for its students, faculty, and the broader community. We look forward to working closely with their talented teams across campus to build a truly integrated and impactful corporate engagement program."

This partnership aims to streamline and amplify JMU's efforts in areas such as research collaborations, talent acquisition, executive education, and philanthropic support from corporations. By centralizing and coordinating these initiatives, JMU will be better positioned to serve the needs of its corporate partners while providing enhanced opportunities for its students and faculty.

“This partnership with UNITE represents a transformational moment for JMU,” said Carrie Combs, Sr. Director Corporate and Foundation Relations at James Madison University. “We’re excited to collaborate with such forward-thinking partners as we build a more unified, strategic approach to corporate engagement. I’m especially energized by the opportunity to learn from UNITE’s expertise as we strengthen JMU’s connections with industry and expand opportunities for our students and faculty.

The partnership will commence in September 2025.