'I Raise My Voice with so Many of Yours and Say, Black Lives Matter'
June 5, 2020
President Davis-Blake's message to the community about George Floyd.
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'We Must Stand Up Against Intolerance and Injustice'
May 31, 2020
"Many people of color across this country endure prejudice, intolerance, bias and bigotry every day," writes President Davis-Blake in a message on racial injustice.
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President Davis-Blake Congratulates the Class of 2020
May 16, 2020
President Davis-Blake and Provost Blancero officially confer the degrees of the Class of 2020.
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A Note from President Davis-Blake on Gratitude in Challenging Times
May 13, 2020
President Davis-Blake shares a note on supporting the Bentley community and the importance of gratitude in challenging times.
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President Davis-Blake Honored for Promoting Inclusion in Higher Education
May 11, 2020
The president was inducted into the 2020 Hall of Fame of the Red Shoe Movement, which is dedicated to career and leadership development for women.
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President Davis-Blake Explains the New Trimester Schedule
May 1, 2020
The president is joined by Provost Donna Maria Blancero and Dean of Students Andrew Shepardson in a "Town Hall" webinar over Zoom in which they explain the new trimesters, talk about the university's plans for the fall, and answer questions from undergraduate students and parents.
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President Davis-Blake and Provost Blancero Contribute to Fund to Help Students Impacted by COVID-19
April 17, 2020
Inspired by the examples of their parents, the president and provost will donate 10 percent of their salary to assist students in need due to the crisis.
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Congratulations to Hall of Fame Inductee Coach Stevens
April 4, 2020
President Davis-Blake shares the news that Coach Barbara Stevens has been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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A Message from the President on Commencement 2020
March 30, 2020
Commencement is such an important part of the college experience. President Davis-Blake shares the updated plan for this year's ceremony with the Class of 2020.
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A Message from the President on COVID-19
March 15, 2020
President Davis-Blake recognizes how much COVID-19 has disrupted the semester and shares her support for students.
Introducing our New Provost
Feb. 13, 2020
Dr. Donna Maria Blancero has been an asset to the Bentley community for a decade. Today, President Davis-Blake announces her appointment as provost and vice president for academic affairs.
When Community Matters the Most
Feb. 7, 2020
After a memorial service to celebrate the life of Max Evensen '20, President Davis-Blake emails the Class of 2020 about supporting one another through difficult times.
Welcome to the Spring 2020 Semester
Jan. 13, 2020
As Bentley begins the spring 2020 semester, President Davis-Blake welcomes students back and shares her thoughts on the importance of community on campus.
President Davis-Blake Remembers Max Evensen '20
Dec. 16, 2019
This has been a difficult weekend for all of us at Bentley as we have grieved the unexpected passing of Max Evensen '20, a bright student, talented athlete, wonderful friend, loving son and caring brother.
President Davis-Blake's Thanksgiving Message
Nov. 25, 2019
There's plenty to give thanks for on campus this holiday season. In her annual note, President Davis-Blake shares some of what she is most thankful for this year.
President Davis-Blake Speaks on LGBTQ Advocacy
Oct. 28, 2019
During Bentley's annual Rainbow Luncheon, President Davis-Blake welcomed the guests and remarked on the importance of advocating for LGBTQ inclusion on campus and beyond.
AGB Op-Ed: Allies in Innovation
Sept. 23, 2019
In this article, featured in the Sept./Oct. 2019 issue of AGB's Trusteeship Magazine, President Davis-Blake discusses the importance of partnering with trustees and donors to launch innovative initiatives on campus. In doing so, President Davis-Blake explains how colleges and universities need to find their niche in the higher education market to remain successful.
President Davis-Blake Welcomes the Class of 2023
Aug. 21, 2019
At the 2019 Convocation Ceremony, Bentley welcomed the newest members of our community and their families to campus. During the ceremony, President Davis-Blake encouraged incoming students to remain open to new opportunities as they embark on their college journey.
President Davis-Blake's Message Following the Tragedies in Texas and Ohio
Aug. 5, 2019
Over the weekend our nation was struck by two senseless acts of violence that left 31 people dead and many more injured. As updates have come in, I’ve struggled to find the words to express how deeply saddened I am by these tragic acts.
President Davis-Blake's 2019 Commencement Remarks
May 18, 2019
President Davis-Blake addresses the Class of 2019.
President Davis-Blake Announces This Year’s Commencement Speakers
March 19, 2019
Ronald O’Hanley, president and chief executive officer of State Street Corporation, will be the undergraduate speaker. Robert E. Quinn, Margaret Elliot Tracy Collegiate Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, will be the graduate speaker.
President Davis-Blake's Message After the Terrorist Attack in New Zealand
March 15, 2019
Today we woke to another senseless act of violence, the murder of dozens of people worshiping at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
President Davis-Blake Announces Michael Johnson-Cramer as the New Dean of Business
Jan. 28, 2019
I’m pleased to announce that Michael Johnson-Cramer, D.B.A, the founding director and former interim dean of the Freeman College of Management at Bucknell University, has been named as the new Dean of Business and the McCallum Graduate School at Bentley.
President Davis-Blake Announces the Dr. Earl L. Avery Scholarship Program
Jan. 31, 2019
On Tuesday, students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Bentley’s 33rd annual luncheon.
President Davis-Blake Announces Christopher Joyce to Lead Strategic Communications
Jan. 7, 2019
In June, I announced the creation of a new Division of Strategic Communications running out of the President’s Office to ensure that the university’s communications are clear, coherent and aligned with our strategic goals.
President Davis-Blake's Statement After the Death of Business Ethics Pioneer Michael Hoffman
Dec. 7, 2018
I’m saddened to tell you that Dr. W. Michael Hoffman, the founder of Bentley’s Center for Business Ethics, a national pioneer in the field of business ethics, and a beloved member of the Bentley community for 44 years, has died.
President Davis-Blake's Election Day Message to the Community
Nov. 6, 2018
We are all responsible for fostering an atmosphere where political and other views can be freely voiced and debated. Let us recommit ourselves to that effort beginning today.
President Davis-Blake's Message After the Tragedies in Pennsylvania and Kentucky
Oct. 29, 2018
As we extend support, hope and healing to those in Pennsylvania and Kentucky, I ask that we extend tolerance and an open mind to those in our own communities who hold different political views, belong to different groups or come from different backgrounds.
Highlight Video of President Davis-Blake's Inauguration
Oct. 23, 2018
Dr. Alison Davis-Blake, the former business school dean at the Universities of Michigan and Minnesota, was inaugurated as the eighth president of Bentley University on Oct. 19, 2018.
News Story: Alison Davis-Blake Inaugurated as Bentley's Eighth President
Oct. 19, 2018
Dr. Davis-Blake's inauguration ceremony was attended by students, faculty, staff, alumni and other members of the extended Bentley community.
The Path Forward: President Davis-Blake's Inaugural Address
Oct. 19, 2018
Here at Bentley, right here and right now, we have the exciting chance to imagine what the future of leadership in business and in society can be, and to create business-focused education for the next generation of leaders.
Higher Ed Leader Mary Sue Coleman's Keynote Address at the Inauguration of President Davis-Blake
Oct. 19, 2018
Dr. Coleman, the president of the Association of American Universities, called Dr. Davis-Blake "a new leader perfect for the opportunities that await Bentley."