Office of the President
Unity Environmental University President & CEO Dr. Melik Peter Khoury Receives 2025 Eileen Tosney Award for Career Service in Higher Education
Dr. Melik Peter Khoury
Dr. Melik Peter Khoury, DBA, serves as the 11th President and CEO of Unity Environmental University, where he leads efforts to redefine education’s role in addressing environmental and societal challenges. Under his guidance, Unity has become Maine’s fastest-growing university, integrating technology, including AI, to deliver accessible, personalized learning experiences. His pioneering Enterprise Model creates audience-focused subsidiaries offering career-driven pathways in environmental science and sustainability, ensuring education serves as a launchpad for lifelong impact.
Born in West Africa and educated in the U.S., Dr. Khoury brings a global perspective to his mission of breaking barriers to education. His leadership has driven Unity’s exponential growth, reclassification as a Master’s College & University, and relocation to Pineland Farms. An accomplished speaker and thought leader, Dr. Khoury shares his expertise on AI, institutional transformation, and sustainable leadership. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, film, and soccer while continuing to inspire changes in education.
Speaking to the Moment…
Dr. Khoury is an experienced and dynamic presenter, covering a variety of topics and speaking across many mediums. Learn more here, and book him for your next event.
Education for People and Planet
Unity Environmental University is redefining what it means to learn, lead, and live sustainably. Discover how our students, through distance education and in-person, gain the tools they need to tackle the world’s most pressing environmental challenges through flexible, accessible, and impact-driven education.


