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Inaugural Pinning Ceremony Celebrates First-Gen Students from the Class of 2026

November 8, 2022
“You are valued — and valuable.” Bentley President E. LaBrent Chrite’s message to first-generation students from the Class of 2026 during a special pinning ceremony sent a poignant message about the university’s commitment to their success. His remarks were…

Bentley Expands Equity and Accountability Resources

November 4, 2022
Since arriving on campus just over a month ago, director of the newly established Office of Institutional Equity Kelly Downes has been hard at work getting to know more about the students, faculty and staff of the Bentley community. In that time, she’s made it…

A Win for Bentley Hockey

November 3, 2022
Success on the ice doesn’t begin when the puck drops. It starts with focus, nutrition and weight training. Thanks to the generous support of David L. ’87 and Wendy M. (Calderon) ’88 Giunta, Bentley’s Division I ice hockey team has a dedicated home for weight…

The Human Factor

November 2, 2022
It’s no surprise that gardening is Bill Gribbons’ favorite activity outside the classroom. After all, the same qualities required of a successful gardener — patience, persistence and the ability to cultivate a nurturing environment that facilitates growth…

Scientific — and Self — Discoveries

October 28, 2022
On a recent Sunday afternoon, Betsy Stoner and 16 students from her Environmental Science and Sustainability (NAS 150) class met up at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary in Barnstable, Mass. Wearing dark green rubber waders and carrying fine-gauge nets and…

As Midterms Approach, Americans are Skeptical of the Federal Government

October 27, 2022
With the midterm elections now less than two weeks away, voters are being deluged by campaign ads and candidate debates, lawn signs and robocalls. But after the campaigns end and the last ballot is cast, how much will it matter? When it comes right down to it…

Faculty Recognized for Outstanding Scholarly Contributions

October 25, 2022
Each year, Bentley recognizes a select group of faculty members for their innovative and impactful research with Outstanding Scholarly Contribution Awards. Honorees are nominated by members of the Bentley community for research conducted within the past three…

Bentley Partners with Boston Globe to Host Discussion with Executives from State Street, Deloitte, Liberty Mutual about the Role of Business in Society

October 25, 2022
Business leaders gathered at WBUR CitySpace in Boston to discuss findings of the newly released Bentley-Gallup Force for Good Survey, which polled over 5,000 Americans about the potential of businesses to make a positive impact on society. The livestreamed…

Gallup-Bentley Survey Finds Majority of Americans Believe Business Has Positive Impact on People’s Lives

October 17, 2022
A new survey conducted by Gallup and Bentley University finds that 55% of Americans say businesses have an “extremely” or “somewhat” positive impact on people’s lives. The Bentley University – Force for Good Report explores how Americans feel about the…

Inclusivity in Action

October 12, 2022
Kevin Johnson ’09 MSA ’12 has long been impressed by the innovative, outside-the-box thinking of Bentley students. It’s a quality he observed firsthand among his peers, both as an undergraduate and in his Masters of Accounting program. It’s one he continues to…