UNITE and the University of Memphis Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Corporate Engagement

MEMPHIS, TN and Columbus, OH – May 2025 – UNITE (www.UNITECorporateEngagement.com), a leading corporate engagement consulting firm, and the University of Memphis, a premier urban research university, today announced a new partnership aimed at significantly boosting the University’s corporate engagement efforts.

Through this collaboration, UNITE will provide strategic guidance and support to the University of Memphis in developing and implementing a comprehensive framework to strengthen its relationships with the business community. The partnership will focus on driving increased university-industry collaboration across key pillars, including student success through hiring and experiential learning initiatives, fostering philanthropic support for the University’s mission, promoting joint research ventures, and much, much more.

UNITE will work closely with the University to establish internal alignment among various departments and stakeholders, implement measurable goals to track progress, and create a consistent and effective process for engaging with businesses. This strategic approach will enable the University of Memphis to cultivate more meaningful and impactful partnerships with the corporate sector.

“We are thrilled to embark on this partnership with the University of Memphis,” said Christy Bertolo, Co-Founder of UNITE. “The University’s commitment to its students and the Memphis community is evident, and we believe that by strategically enhancing their corporate engagement efforts, we can unlock significant opportunities for mutual benefit and growth. We look forward to helping the University build stronger, more impactful relationships with businesses.”

Stephanie Froehlich, VP for Engagement at the University of Memphis, commented, “This partnership with UNITE represents a significant step forward in our commitment to strengthening ties with the business community. UNITE’s expertise will enhance our pipeline of students to create amazing career opportunities in the city’s top economic drivers, particularly in STEM. Providing successful outcomes for our students and businesses will position Memphis ahead of the curve in innovation and sustained economic growth.”

About UNITE:

UNITE (www.UNITECorporateEngagement.com) is a corporate engagement consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations build and optimize their engagement strategies with external stakeholders. With a focus on creating mutually beneficial partnerships, UNITE provides expert guidance in areas such as university relations, community engagement, and corporate social responsibility.

About the University of Memphis:

The University of Memphis is a nationally recognized metropolitan research university committed to providing high-quality education, fostering innovation, and serving the needs of the Memphis community and beyond. With a diverse student body and a strong tradition of academic excellence, the University of Memphis is a vital anchor institution in the Mid-South region.