Media and Presentations

Unity Environmental University President & CEO, Dr. Melik Khoury, contributed to the national conversation on digital learning at Online Learning Consortium Accelerate 2025 where he delivered two sessions on the future of AI-driven, mission-centered higher education.

The first session at OLC Accelerate brought together leaders from across higher education including University of Michigan and The George Washington University to discuss how institutions are navigating rapid transformation. Dr. Khoury shared Unity’s experience building an AI-first university model, integrating conversational AI, proprietary data architecture, and workforce-aligned program development to serve learners at scale without compromising mission or quality.

The second session, he returned to dive deeper into how Unity’s Enterprise Model and rapid program-build framework are reshaping program design, governance, and access nationwide.

President & CEO Dr. Melik Khoury, joined higher-ed leaders in Atlanta for P3•EDU 2025, speaking on the panel “Empowering Enrollment Growth.”

Alongside Jason Dempsey (MissionWise Growth Partners), David Fike (Golden Gate University), Brent Ramdin (EducationDynamics) and moderated by Seth Odell (Kanahoma), Dr. Khoury explored how universities can pursue growth that’s both sustainable and student-centered.

“If your institution is designed for capacity rather than scale, growth can actually hurt you,” he said. “True growth isn’t a hockey stick, it’s a ladder. Each rung represents the systems, governance, and investments that allow you to serve students well at every stage.”

The discussion centered on practical ways to align mission, infrastructure, and innovation so that growth supports both learners and the people who serve them. Thank you to P3•EDU and fellow panelists for fostering such an insightful conversation about the future of higher education.

Unity Environmental University President Dr. Melik Peter Khoury joined Dr. Nariman Farvardin, President of Stevens Institute of Technology, on J.P. Morgan Chase’s Presidents Panel at its national Higher-Education Summit for college CFOs. During the session, which was moderated by Curtis Reed Jr, Dr. Khoury outlined how Unity’s mission-first, data-informed approach, revisiting everything from academic delivery to a world-class tech stack, has supported sustainable growth at a time when many institutions are facing enrollment and revenue headwinds.

Unity’s President & CEO, Dr. Melik Peter Khoury and President of the Enterprise/CAO, Dr. Erika Latty spoke at Salesforce’s Education Summit in Chicago on March 11, 2025 alongside representatives from University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), and Salesforce. The presentation focused on AI and Agentforce’s role in education, including Unity’s very own AI-powered agent, Una.

In this presentation at Salesforce’s Education Summit on March 11, 2025, Unity’s President & CEO, President Dr. Melik Peter Khoury and President of the Enterprise/CAO, Dr. Erika Latty discuss how Education Cloud and AI can transform institution-wide data governance to better scale, optimize efficiency, enrich learning experiences, and support university growth.

In this panel at Salesforce’s Education Summit on March 12, 2025, presidents Dr. Melik Peter Khoury, Dr. Mark Milliron, and Kate Korgan discussed how they are championing student, faculty and staff success while embracing the future of technology and AI.

President Dr. Melik Peter Khoury spoke at the Salesforce Agentforce World Tour in NYC on November 20, 2024 alongside Salesforce Senior Director of Product Marketing, Brad Schleicher. He shared how Unity Environmental University is using Salesforce Education Cloud and Agentforce to revolutionize student recruitment and enhance enrollment experiences. As the first university to implement Agentforce, we’re reaching more students passionate about sustainability and conservation.

2024 Meet the Moment: AGB National Conference on Trusteeship, Dr. Melik Peter Khoury, President and CEO, Sharon Reishus, Board Chair, Unity Environmental University and Greg Clayton, President of Enrollment Management Services, EducationDynamics.

In an era of constant change and intense competition within higher education, marketing has evolved into a critical driver of institutional viability, particularly as schools increasingly seek to aggressively grow their online enrollments. In this session, leaders from Unity Environmental University and EducationDynamics will explore the pivotal role strategic marketing plays within an institution seeking to expand online programs while remaining true to its mission and vision.

Discover how today’s visionary leaders are driving institutional strategy through data-driven decision-making and market insights. Learn how effective marketing strategies and branding can elevate your institution’s reputation, grow your program enrollment, and differentiate your institution in a crowded marketplace.”

Higher education has gone through much change in the past year, let alone the past five years. With modern learners’ ever-growing need for accessibility and flexibility, it’s critical that institutions adapt to meet it. In this interview, Melik Khoury discusses what’s in store for higher ed, what leaders need to keep top of mind and how to better serve learners.