Wear the Purple Cord. Leave Your Legacy.
Graduation is more than the end of a journey. It is a moment to give forward.
Unity students who support the next generation of environmental leaders earn the Purple Philanthropy Cord to wear proudly at Commencement.
You arrived at Unity with a passion to protect the planet.
Now you have the opportunity to help the students who will follow in your footsteps.
A gift of $100 or more during your time at Unity earns the Purple Philanthropy Cord at Commencement.
Commencement Is Approaching
The Class of 2026 will soon walk across the stage and celebrate years of dedication, perseverance, and passion for protecting the planet.
Students who participate in Purple for Purpose before graduation will earn the Purple Philanthropy Cord to wear proudly at Commencement.
Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate your impact and stand alongside classmates who believe in giving forward.
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A Tradition of Gratitude and Impact
Purple for Purpose celebrates graduating students who choose to give back to the university that supported their journey.
Students who contribute a cumulative gift of $100 during their time at Unity Environmental University are recognized with a Purple Philanthropy Cord to wear at Commencement.
But the cord represents something deeper.
It represents students who believe that the opportunity they received at Unity should continue for the next generation of environmental leaders.
When you wear the purple cord at graduation, it sends a powerful message:
You chose to give forward.
The Purple Philanthropy Cord
At Commencement, graduating students wear cords that represent accomplishments, leadership, and meaningful contributions during their time at Unity.
Students who participate in Purple for Purpose receive the Purple Philanthropy Cord to wear proudly on graduation day.
This cord represents more than a donation. It represents:
- Gratitude for the education and experiences gained at Unity Environmental University
- A commitment to the next generation of environmental leaders
- A belief that education can shape a better future for our planet
When you walk across the stage wearing the purple cord, you carry a powerful message with you:
You chose to give forward.
How it Works
Your Impact Begins with One Step
Graduating students earn a Purple Philanthropy Cord when they reach a total of $100 in gifts during their time at Unity.
Many students reach this milestone through small monthly gifts or a single contribution before graduation.
Your gift may be:
- Made by you directly
- Made in your honor by family or friends
- Made by someone who believes in your journey
Every gift helps strengthen the future of Unity students and the environmental mission we all share.
Before Commencement, eligibility is verified so qualifying students can proudly wear their Purple Philanthropy Cord on graduation day.
Donor Stories:
Students Across Unity Are Stepping Forward
Donor Stories:
Students Across Unity Are Stepping ForwardView Full Story“Unity helped show me that my passion, determination, and knowledge will shine brighter for those who are willing to see them!”
Donor Stories:
Students Across Unity Are Stepping ForwardView Full Story“I felt inspired to participate in the Purple for a Purpose to honor and show appreciation for Unity and the students dedicating their lives to veterinary medicine, wildlife conservation, marine biology, and many spectacular life missions.”
Donor Stories:
Students Across Unity Are Stepping ForwardView Full Story“I feel that supporting this type of scholarship funding will deepen students’ understanding of how to make sustainable differences in the health of our world through research and real-world experiences.”
Purple for Purpose is growing because students understand something powerful:
The future of Unity is built by the students who care enough to give back.
Who Can Participate?
A Unified Effort
Purple for Purpose brings all of Unity together to celebrate graduating students.
Participation is welcomed from:
Families and Supporters
Unity Employees
Gifts made in honor of a graduating student may count toward Purple Philanthropy Cord eligibility when properly attributed.
Together, we ensure that future students can experience the same transformative education.
Graduation is the end of one journey and the beginning of another.
Purple for Purpose connects both.
Why It Matters
Because the Future Needs Environmental and Sustainability Leaders
Commencement marks one of the most meaningful milestones in a student’s life.
It represents years of dedication, resilience, curiosity, and a deep commitment to protecting the planet.
Purple for Purpose connects that moment with something lasting.
When students give through Purple for Purpose, they help ensure that the next generation of Unity students can pursue the same mission — to protect wildlife, restore ecosystems, study the oceans, and build a more sustainable future.
When you walk across the stage wearing the Purple Philanthropy Cord, it tells the world something powerful:
You chose to invest in the future.
The Class of 2026 Legacy
Every graduating class leaves its mark on Unity Environmental University.
Through Purple for Purpose, the Class of 2026 has the opportunity to build a tradition of gratitude, generosity, and leadership that will support future students for years to come.
Each purple cord at Commencement represents a student who chose to give forward and strengthen the future of Unity.
Years from now, students will see those cords and know:
The Class of 2026 helped start something meaningful.
