Faculty Awards
The Mee Family Prize and the Dr. Gregory H. Adamian Award for Lifetime Teaching Excellence serve as recognition for outstanding research and pedagogical achievements, respectively.
Mee Family Prize
Michael ’66 and Judy Mee established an endowed fund to highlight and reward the lifetime of scholarly work demonstrated by our most distinguished faculty. The Mee Family Prize is an annual award that recognizes a full-time faculty member who holds full professor status at Bentley whose exceptional research contributions, both past and present, have clearly enhanced the scholarly standing and reputation of the University.
The 2026 Mee Family Prize recognizes the lifetime scholarly achievements of Pierre Berthon, an internationally respected researcher whose work has shaped conversations across marketing, strategy, information systems, technology management, and the societal implications of digital transformation. Over the course of his distinguished career, Professor Berthon has published more than 200 peer-reviewed journal articles, authored more than 100 conference papers, and accumulated more than 26,000 Google Scholar citations. His scholarship has earned widespread recognition for its originality, breadth, and influence.
Professor Berthon's work is notable not only for its impact, but also for its reach. His research bridges disciplines and connects theory with practice. As one nominator observed, he has "proven the naysayers wrong" who believe interdisciplinary scholarship cannot be published at the highest levels, demonstrating instead that such work can be both inspiring and influential. His scholarly achievements have been recognized through numerous external honors, including the 2022 Shelby D. Hunt Award for the most cited paper in the Journal of Macromarketing, multiple best paper and most-cited paper awards, and his appointment as Vice President of Academic Excellence for the American Phygital Association. His work continues to shape conversations on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, innovation, and emerging technologies.
Professor Berthon's influence extends well beyond his own research. He has supervised 21 doctoral students, many of whom have gone on to leadership roles in academia and industry. He has helped build Bentley's research infrastructure, played an instrumental role in the development of the Executive PhD program, and supported faculty and doctoral students through his mentorship, wisdom, and intellectual generosity.
His contributions have also strengthened Bentley in tangible ways. Through externally supported research initiatives, he helped bring more than $1 million to the university by way of equipment, services, and revenue from applied research projects. Through his scholarship, mentorship, and institutional leadership, Professor Berthon has enhanced Bentley's reputation as a center of intellectual excellence and exemplifies the achievement, influence, and generosity of spirit that the Mee Family Prize was created to honor.
Previous winners of the Mee Family Prize include:
- Linda F. Edelman (2025)
- Dan Everett (2024)
- Rani Hoitash (2023)
- Dhaval Dave (2022)
- Martin Conyon (2021)
- Tony Buono (2020)
- Fred Ledley (2019)
- Mahendra Gujarathi (2018)
- Mark Davis (2017)
- Jane Fedorowicz (2016)
- Gesa Kirsch (2015)
- Jean Bedard (2014)
- Mike Hoffman (2013)
- Lynne Markus (2012).
Adamian Award for Lifetime Teaching Excellence
In 1979, former Chancellor and President Emeritus Dr. Gregory H. Adamian established an endowed fund at Bentley to provide perpetual funding for awards to honor outstanding faculty members. This led to the creation of the Dr. Gregory H. Adamian Award for Teaching Excellence, which had previously been announced at commencement and has been awarded to over 60 recipients to date. Starting in fall 2016, the endowed fund also supports an award to recognize lifetime teaching excellence and to acknowledge long-term pedagogical leadership demonstrated by our most distinguished faculty.
The Dr. Gregory H. Adamian Award for Lifetime Teaching Excellence is an annual award that recognizes a long-serving Bentley faculty member whose exceptional pedagogical contributions, including outstanding classroom teaching and the development of teaching-related materials, have clearly enhanced the reputation of the University and the development of its students.
For nearly four decades, Emmy Roth has exemplified the very best of Bentley’s commitment to teaching, mentorship, and student success. A dedicated educator, academic leader, and trusted advisor, she has shaped the educational and professional trajectories of generations of students through her work in the Actuarial Science and Data Analytics programs. As director of these programs, she has advised hundreds of students, developed multiple actuarial exam preparation courses, and helped build programs recognized for their rigor, innovation, and exceptional career outcomes.
Professor Roth's excellence has been recognized across multiple dimensions of academic life. She is the recipient of Bentley's Innovation in Teaching Award, the Cronin Award for Excellence in Academic Advising and Mentoring, and the Coralee Whitcomb Award for Promoting Academic Integrity. These honors reflect not only her effectiveness in the classroom, but also her commitment to mentoring students, fostering academic excellence, and upholding the values that define the Bentley community.
Professor Roth’s impact extends far beyond the classroom. Students, alumni, and colleagues consistently describe her as a mentor who combines high expectations with unwavering support. Former students credit her not only with helping them master challenging material and succeed on professional actuarial exams, but also with opening doors, providing career guidance, and helping them discover opportunities they might never have considered for themselves. Many remain connected to her long after graduation, reflecting the enduring relationships she builds and the profound influence she has on their lives.
What makes Professor Roth especially remarkable is her commitment to continual growth as an educator. As one former student, who is now a Manager in the Actuarial Leadership Development Program at Travelers Insurance, observed, Professor Roth “continues to refine her curriculum, seek industry feedback, and ensure that the education she provides is as relevant and forward-looking as possible.” Her leadership has helped Bentley’s programs evolve alongside changing industry demands, ensuring that students graduate prepared not only for today’s careers but for the future of their professions. Her influence can also be seen in the academic communities she has helped create. Colleagues describe her office as a gathering place where students seek guidance, encouragement, and intellectual challenge. Alumni return year after year to mentor current students, recruit Bentley graduates, and remain part of a professional network that Professor Roth has cultivated through decades of care and commitment.
Through her teaching, mentorship, curricular leadership, and unwavering dedication to students, Professor Roth has left an indelible mark on Bentley University and on the thousands of lives she has touched. Her career embodies the spirit of the Dr. Gregory H. Adamian Award for Lifetime Teaching Excellence, making her a profoundly deserving recipient of this honor.
Previous winners of the Adamian Lifetime Achievement include:
- Mike Quinn (2025)
- Roy “Chip” Wiggins (2024)
- Don McNemar (2023)
- Bill Gribbons (2022)
- Mahendra Gujarathi (2021)
- Barbara Paul-Emile (2020)
- Aaron Nurick (2019)
- Greg Hall (2018)
- Donna Fletcher Brown (2017)
- Alex Zampieron (2016)
Additional Awards
The Bentley University Innovation in Teaching Award is an annual honor recognizing faculty who demonstrate exceptional creativity and commitment to student learning through new teaching methods and technologies. It highlights educators who foster engagement and, for instance, use virtual reality, AI, or advanced analytical tools.
Previous Winners
2025
- Shawn Ogunseye, Computer Information Science
- Ryan Bouldin, NAS; Jill Brown, Management; Tracy Noga and
Kerri-Ann Sanderson, Accounting - Janelle Estes and Sarah Pagliaccio, XD; Veronica Pierni, Management
2024
- Laure Astourian, Modern Languages
- Ahmet J Kurt, Accounting
- Tamara Ledley, Natural and Applied Sciences
- Betsy Stoner, Natural and Applied Sciences
2023
- Mateo Cruz, Management
- Jeff LeBlanc, Management
- Mark Frydenberg, Computer Information Science
- Gaurav Shah, Experience Design
2022
- Zana Cramer, Natural and Applied Sciences
- Sacha Gelfer and Jeffrey Livingston, Economics
- Ari Yezegel, Accounting
- Tracy Noga, Accounting
2021
- Liz Brown, Law and Taxation
- Mateo Cruz, Management
- Gary David, Sociology/Experience Design
- Tracy Noga, Accounting
2020
- Ian Cross, Experience Design
- Noah Giansiracusa, Mathematical Sciences
- Joy Gray, Accounting
2019
- Mark Frydenberg, Computer Information Science
- Danielle Hartigan and Chris Skipwith, Natural and Applied Sciences
- Jeffrey Stern and Ralph Pennel, English and Media Studies
- Betsy Stoner, Natural and Applied Sciences
2018
- Sacha Gelfer, Economics
- Michael Goldberg, Information Design and Corporate Communications
2017
- Mystica Alexander, Law and Taxation
- Wiley Davi, English and Media Studies and Joy Uyeno (staff)
- Doris Kelly, Accounting
- Kianna Pierre-Lewis, Law and Taxation
2016
- Christopher Skipwith, Natural and Applied Science
- Otgo Erhemjamts, Finance
- Nathan Carter, Mathematical Science
- Jeff Gulati, Robert DeLeo, Gary Donato, Global Studies and David Szymanski, Natural and Applied Science
2015
- Helen Meldrum, Psychology and Natural and Applied Science
- Aaron Jackson and David Gulley, Economics
- Michael Walsh, Natural and Applied Science
- Suzanne Isenberg, Marketing and Effie Stavrulaki, Management
2014
- Nathan Carter, Lucia Kimball and Emily Roth Mathematical Science
- Catherine Fung, English and Media Studies
- Mahendra Gujarathi, Accounting
- Michael Quinn, Economics
2013
- Benjamin Aslinger, English and Media Studies
- Steven Nichols, Natural and Applied Sciences
- Aaron Nurick, Management
- Ken Stuckey, English and Media Studies
2012
- Mystica Alexander, Law, Tax and Financial Planning
- George Fishman, Natural and Applied Sciences
- Mark Frydenberg, Computer Information Systems
2011
- Lynn Arenella, Natural and Applied Sciences
- Michael Frank, English and Media Studies
- James Pepe, Computer Information Systems
- David Szymanski, Natural and Applied Sciences
2010
- Andy Aylesworth, Marketing
- Dave Gully and Aaron Jackson, Economics
- Mary Marcel, Information Design and Corporate Communications; Karen Osterheld and Elliott Levy, Accounting; Candy Bianco, Finance: Work on General Business Core
- Cyrus Veeser, History
2009
- Earl Avery, Management; Wiley Davi, English; Duncan Spelman, Management
- Aaron Jackson, Economics
- Swati Mukerjee, Economics
- Mary Wright, English and Graduate English as a Second Language
2008
- Lisa Curtin, Library; Wiley Davi, English; Colleen Mullally, Library
- John “Ken” Stuckey, English
- William “Will” O’Brien, Management
- Mahendra Gujarathi, Accounting; George “Skip” Hachey, Finance; Charlene O’Brien, Management; Mike Bravo, Management; Raj Sisodia, Marketing
2007
- Nathan Carter, Math
- Elliott Levy, Karen Osterheld, Jay Thibodeau, Accounting
2006
- Ellen Foxman, Marketing; Shawn Hauserman, Marketing and Bentley Service-Learning Center
- Mark Frydenberg, Computer Information Systems
- Gregory Hall, Natural Sciences (Psychology)
- John “Ken” Stuckey, English
2005
- Mark Frydenberg, Computer Information Systems
- Jeffrey Livingston, Economics
- Leslie Waguespack, Computer Information Systems
2004
- Alan Hoffman, Management
- Gesa Kirsch, English
- Joseph Weiss, Management
2003
- Wiley Davi, English
- Michael Frank, English
- Patrick Gregory, Finance
- Marie Rock, Management
2002
- William Clarke, Economics
- Joyce Malcolm, History
- Heikki Topi, Computer Information Systems
- William Wiggins (FPT), Mark Nixon, Accounting
2001
- Barbara Paul-Emile, English
- Joe Gelinas, Elliott Levy, Jay Thibodeau, Accounting
- Dorothy Feldman, Karen Osterheld, Jay Thibodeau, Rob Koulish (BPS), Accounting
- Ruth Spack, English
2000
- Marcy Crary, Rosa Hunter (Adjunct), Management
- Marianne Delpo Kulow, Law
- Gerry Ferrera, Law
1999
- Stephanie Anderson, Government
- Iris Berdrow, Management
- Mark Frydenberg, Wendy Lucas, Computer Information Systems
- Bill Schiano, Computer Information Systems
1998
- Gerry Ferrera, Law
- Barbara Paul-Emile, English
The Bentley University Excellence in Scholarship Award (often referred to as the Outstanding Scholarly Contribution award) recognizes faculty members for exceptional research,, impact, and leadership within their field. Overseen by the Teaching and Scholarly Activities Committee (TSAC), it honors high-quality work from the preceding three years in both Arts & Sciences and Business departments.
Previous Winners
2025
- Robert DeLeo, Global Studies
2023
- Pierre Berthon , Information Design and Corporate Communications
2022
- Kiana Pierre-Louis, Law
2021
- Charles Malgwi, Accounting
2020
- Bonnie Field, Global Studies
2019
- Tatiana Manolova, Management
2018
- Fred Ledley, Natural and Applied Sciences
2017
- Joni Seager , Global Studies
2016
- Rani Hoitash, Accounting
2015
- Marcia Cornett, Finance
2014
- Dhaval Dave, Accounting
2013
- Gesa Kirsch, English and Media Studies
2012
- Jay C. Thibodeau, Accounting
2011
- Mary J. Culnan , IPM
2010
- Juliet Gainsborough, Global Studies
2009
- Jean Bedard, Accounting
2008
- Christine Williams, International Studies
2007
- Rajendra Sisodia, Marketing
2006
- James Hunton, Accounting
2005
- M. Lynne Marcus, IPM
2004
- John Leeth, Economics
2003
- Pierre Berthon, Marketing
- O. David Gulley, Economics
2002
- Dominique Haughton, Mathematical Sciences
- William Read, Accounting
2001
- Beverley Earle, Law
- Janis Gogan, Computer Information Systems
2000
- Jane Fedorowicz, Accounting/Computer Information Systems
1999
- Jahangir Sultan, Finance
1998
- Mark Davis, Management
1997
- Janet Thomas, Economics
1996
- Sudip Datta, Finance
- Dennis Flynn, English
1995
- Scott Sumner, Economics
- Hans Thamhain, Management
1994
- Timothy Maga, History
1993
- Mohammad Abdolmohammadi, Accounting
1992
- Gerald Ferrera, Law
- Richard Geehr, History
1991
- Patricia Flynn, Economics
- Christine O’Brien, Law
1990
- George Ellenbogen, English
- Stephen Grubaugh, Economics
1989
- P. Thompson Davis, Natural and Applied Sciences
- W. Michael Hoffman, Philosophy
1988
- Anthony Buono, Management
- Linda McJannet, English
1987
- Kitzie McKinney, Modern Languages
- Rexford Santerre, Economics
1986
- Joyce Malcolm, History
- Robert Pari, Finance
The Outstanding Scholarly Contribution (OSC) Awards annually honor faculty members for high-quality, impactful research conducted within the preceding three calendar years. Selected by the Teaching and Scholarly Activities Committee (TSAC), winners are recognized for work that influences industries, shapes policy, and drives global conversation, often including a monetary prize.
Previous Winners
2025
- Arielle Scoglio, Natural and Applied Sciences
- Casey Hayward, English and Media Studies
- Edward Zhou, Natural and Applied Sciences
- Laure Astourian, Modern Languages
- Fred Ledley, Natural and Applied Sciences
2024
- Savannah Atkins, Economics
- Ari Yezegel, Accounting
- Marco Marabelli, Computer Information Systems
- Haijing Ho, Computer Information Systems
2023
- Jill Brown, Management
- Noah Giansiracusa, Mathematical Sciences
- Reagan Mozer, Mathematical Sciences
- Jennifer Xu, Computer Information Systems
2022
- Cynthia Clark, Management
- Angma Jhala, History
- Mareike Mohlmann, IPM
2020
- Miriam Boeri, Sociology
- Axel Seemann, Philosophy
- Sarah Shonka McCoy, Accountancy
- Gregory Vaughan, Mathematical Sciences
2019
- Ekaterina Galkina Cleary, Mathematical Sciences
- Dhaval Dave, Economics
- Rani Hoitash, Accountancy
- Keri-Ann Sanderson, Accountancy
The Gregory H. Adamian Award for Teaching Excellence is a prestigious, peer-nominated honor recognizing faculty members who demonstrate exceptional dedication to student success, intellectual stimulation, and innovative teaching. Established in 1979 in honor of the school's fourth president, it highlights educators who foster original, creative thinking and maintain high academic standards.
Previous Winners
2025
- Andy Aylesworth, (FT Recipient) Marketing
- Valerie Sullivan, (PT Recipient) Management
2024
- Iris Berdrow, (FT Recipient) Management
- Darrel Penta, (PT Recipient) Experience Design
2023
- Don McNemar, (FT Recipient) Global Studies
- Barbara Nash, (PT Recipient) Natural and Applied Sciences
2022
- Kiana Pierre-Lewis, (FT Recipient) Law
- Lynn Wolf, (FT Recipient) Accounting
2021
- Charles Malgwi, (FT Recipient) Accounting
2020
- Dhaval M. Dave, (FT Recipient) Economics
2019
- Michael Quinn, (FT Recipient) Economics
2018
- Aaron Jackson, (FT Recipient) Economics
2017
- Tracy Noga, (FT Recipient) Accounting
- Leonard Pepe, (PT Recipient) Accounting
2016
- Charlie R. Hadlock, (FT Recipient) Mathematical Sciences
2015
- Bill T. Schiano, (FT Recipient) Computer Information Systems
- Stephen O’Leary, (PT recipient) Accounting
2014
- O. David Gulley, (FT Recipient) Accounting
2013
- Steve J. Weisman, (FT Recipient) LTFP
2012
- W. Timothy Anderson, (FT Recipient) Sociology
2011
- Richard Cleary, (FT Recipient) Mathematical Sciences
2010
- Jennifer Cook, (FT Recipient) English
- John “Jack” Dempsey, (PT Recipient) English
2009
- George Fishman, (FT Recipient) NAS
- William Starner, (PT Recipient) Management
2008
- Clifford Putney, (FT Recipient) History
2007
- Jay Thibodeau, (FT Recipient) Accounting
- Gil Congdon, (PT Recipient) Mathematical Sciences
2006
- Mahendra Gujarathi, (FT Recipient) Accounting
2005
- Jo Trigilio, (FT Recipient) Philosophy
2004
- Erland Sorensen, (FT Recipient) Mathematical Sciences
2003
- Brigitte Muehlmann, (FT Recipient) TX
- Jane Tchaicha, (PT Recipient) Modern Languages
2002
- J. Douglas Robertson, (FT Recipient) Computer Information Systems
- Robert Kilbourn, (PT Recipient) BPS
2001
- Lynn Arenella, (FT Recipient) Natural and Applied Sciences
- Angelique Davi, (PT Recipient) English
2000
- Stephen Lichtenstein, (FT Recipient) Law
- Amy Curtis-Webber, (PT Recipient) English
1999
- Joseph Newpol, (FT Recipient) TAX
- Suzanne Hinton, (PT Recipient) Philosophy
1998
- Gerald Ferrera, (FT Recipient) Law
1997
- Gul Butaney, (FT Recipient) Marketing
1996
- Joseph Byrnes, (FT Recipient) Management
- Richard Frese, (PT Recipient) BPS
1995
- Vicki LaFarge, (FT Recipient) Management
- Barbara Paul-Emile, (PT Recipient) English
1994
- William Wiggins, (FT Recipient) TAX
- David Honick, (PT Recipient) English
1993
- Janet Thomas, (FT Recipient) Economics
- James Ferreira, (PT Recipient) Computer Information Systems
1992
- David Carhart, (FT Recipient) Mathematical Sciences
- Gregory Hall, (PT Recipient) BPS
1991
- Frank Fessenden, (FT Recipient) Natural and Applied Sciences
- Thelma Devoe, (PT Recipient) English
1990
- Richard Cross, (FT Recipient) Accounting
- Ann Lange, (PT Recipient) Philosophy
1989
- Anthony Buono, (FT Recipient) Management
- Raymond Levesque, (PT Recipient) Accounting
1988
- Dharmendra Verma, (FT Recipient) Marketing
- Thomas Downing, (PT Recipient) Finance
1987
- Elliott Levy, (FT Recipient) Accounting
- Karen Schroeder, (PT Recipient) Mathematical Sciences
1986
- Patricia Flynn, (FT Recipient) Economics
- Simeon Horvitz, (PT Recipient) Law
1985
- Aaron Nurick, (FT Recipient) Management
- Harold Perkins, (PT Recipient) Mathematical Sciences
1984
- Richard Geehr, (FT Recipient) History
1983
- E. William Dandes, (FT Recipient) Accounting
- Edna Frank, (PT Recipient) Mathematical Sciences
1982
- John Cole, (FT Recipient) Accounting
- Richard Harmer, (PT Recipient) Management
1981
- William C. Kimball, (FT Recipient) BPS
- John Sinclair, (PT Recipient) Management
1980
- Rae D. Anderson, (FT Recipient) Accounting
- Frank Wolpe, (PT Recipient) TAX