“I have deep respect and admiration for the Bentley community — the heart and soul of Bentley Athletics. From the earliest days of our programs, it has been the dedication, grit and pride of our supporters that laid the foundation for the Falcons culture we cherish today.
As the current steward of Bentley Athletics, I recognize the privilege and responsibility of leading a department that means so much to so many. Every day, I am driven by a singular goal: to make you proud. Proud of the teams that wear the Falcon uniform, proud of the values we instill in our student-athletes, and proud of the impact we make on and off the field.
But we cannot do it alone. Your support — especially through philanthropic investment — can help us provide resources, facilities and opportunities that empower our teams to thrive. Together, we can create a future where every Falcon, past and present, sees their legacy reflected in our success.”
—Vaughn Williams, Director of Athletics
2025-2025 Academic Highlights*
98%
student-athlete graduation rate
456
student-athletes, a conference high, qualified for the spring 2025 NE10 Academic Honor Roll
45
graduating seniors received the NE10 Conference Presidents' Award for Academic Excellence
3
teams — Football, Men’s Lacrosse and Men’s Track and Field — earned the NE10's Team Academic Excellence Award
* As of May 2025
Make an Immediate Impact
Bentley Athletics is a dominant force in the NCAA NE10 Conference with 23 Division II teams and a Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Team — and the program keeps surging forward. Recent results:
- Men’s Hockey Second Division I Atlantic Hockey Championship in 2026
- Volleyball NE10 Regular Season Championship
- Football NE10 Conference Championship
- Men’s Soccer NE10 Regular Season Championship
Bentley Athletics is committed to empowering student-athletes to reach their full potential, both in competition and in the classroom. Your support will help propel our student-athletes forward, as standouts in sports and academics who are advancing toward successful careers as business leaders.
Scholarships
Currently, Bentley provides 66 full athletic scholarships, 23 fewer than its peers in the NCAA Division II NE10 Conference. You can help close this gap with a gift of a current-use scholarship fund.
Athletic Excellence Fund
Supporting this fund provides critical, flexible funding to strengthen initiatives like the Flight Plan, a comprehensive leadership and development program, while enabling innovative efforts centered on well-being and nutrition.
Team Support
A gift directed at the team of your choice can address a range of needs from travel, equipment, staffing and training to postseason play. A multiyear commitment enables coaches to plan with confidence.
Making a Lasting Impact
Endowed Funds
Endowed gifts are essential for the university’s long-term stability. You determine how a gift aligns with your goals. Some examples: Securing a permanent coach or assistant coach position, offering long-term team support or providing vital scholarship aid for generations of student-athletes.
Legacy Giving
You can establish your legacy by naming Bentley Athletics in your estate plans, through a gift in your will or by naming Bentley as a retirement account beneficiary. With a legacy gift, you will become a member of the Bentley 1917 Legacy Society.
To learn more about how you can support Bentley Athletics, contact our University Advancement team at 781-891-2891 or email giving@bentley.edu.