Fall 2014

Gary Morton ’97, MBA ’12

Project Manager — Operations & Analytics Finance, Liberty Mutual

Roslindale, Massachusetts

To measure the impact of a social enterprise, sometimes all it takes is a suitcase. The item in question was a piece of missing luggage, which caused momentary panic for Tom D’Eri ’11 and his parents on a recent trip to New York. After looking around, they were dumbstruck to realize what had happened: D’Eri’s 23-year-old brother, who has autism, had already claimed the bag.

Sitting down recently with Bob Weafer ’68, MSF ’81 and Emily Williams ’14 was like spending time with old friends — even though the pair had met only once before, at Bentley’s annual Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon. Here, the two share their perspectives as donor and recipient of a scholarship established by Weafer’s parents, Robert and Mary. It is awarded to a Bentley student based on criteria that include financial need and academic performance.

One perk of Grace Atwood’s job at online fashion jewelry boutique BaubleBar is the dress code. Or rather lack thereof.

“At my first job we had to wear suits three days a week — and I  wasn’t making any money, so my suits weren’t very nice,” she says with a laugh. “I threw out every single suit that I owned when I started here.”

The Pinterest boards of Fernando Rodriguez ’88 are a splendid illustration of his design aesthetic: luxurious handpainted wallpapers, classic Edith Head sketches, cerulean Caribbean landscapes, and the sophisticated hair stylings of Justin Timberlake.

“Some people read at night before going to bed, but I look at beautiful images and get inspired,” says Rodriguez, laughing. “It’s a great way to release creativity.”

Marcelo Claure ’93 took the reins as president and CEO of Sprint in August 2014. He has served on the company’s Board of Directors since January 2014. Prior to this, Claure was CEO of Brightstar, which he founded in 1997 and grew from a small Miami-based distributor into a global business with more than $10 billion in gross revenue for the year ended 2013.

Since opening in 1979, the building now known as Miller Hall has been home to thousands of Bentley students. Beyond bricks and mortar, the dormitory holds an important place in school history because of its namesake: Nathan R. Miller ’54. The alumnus, who died last year at age 93, was one of the most successful graduates from Bentley’s early years and a gentleman who embodied the values that have long distinguished the institution.

Notable news stories about Bentley, appearing in print and online, from April to August 2014. Look for the latest coverage at bentley.edu/newsroom/media-coverage.

USA Today

Top 10 Business Schools in the United States

Bentley is the #2 business school in the nation, according to College Factual. USA Today reported on the new ranking of the top 10 business schools in the country, highlighting strengths of each school cited.

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Volleyball head coach Sandy Hoffman has mastered the art of tough love. Since beginning her Bentley career in 1982, she has led the team with a balance of rigor and compassion.

Hoffman’s two-prong approach has brought honors that include nine Northeast-10 Conference regular season championships, 11 NCAA Division II tournament berths, and a spot in the American Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Moreover, Hoffman and her players form a vibrant extended family.

Her coaching philosophy is embodied in two words: Get tough.

Colleges routinely sing the praises of service–learning: the life-changing impact of joining academic study with hands-on work in community-based projects. Through our own Bentley Service–Learning Center (BSLC), some 1,200 students a year apply their business smarts for the greater good.