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Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Catalyzing transformation at Bentley University

Preparing Students for a World Defined by Change

Business is changing faster than ever. Artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and evolving industries are reshaping how organizations operate β€” and the skills employers need.

Bentley’s Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative is ensuring our graduates are ready. Through innovative, hands-on learning and interdisciplinary collaboration, students develop the durable, transferable skills that employers value most: critical thinking, adaptability, ethical judgment, creativity and collaborative leadership.

This initiative is not a single program. It is a university-wide commitment to preparing students to lead in a world transformed by technology and innovation.

98%

of Bentley’s Class of 2025 were employed or enrolled in graduate school full time within six months of graduation

#8

In U.S. for ROI β€” Ahead of Harvard, Yale, Duke and Georgetown

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$75K

Median starting salary for the Class of 2025

The Adamian Academic Center: A Living Lab for Learning

To fully realize our vision, Bentley is transforming the Adamian Academic Center into a dynamic hub for academic innovation.

The reimagined Adamian will be more than a renovated building β€” it will be a living lab where interdisciplinary collaboration, emerging technologies and hands-on learning come to life every day. Designed to reflect how modern organizations work, Adamian will empower students to experiment, prototype, analyze data and solve complex problems alongside faculty and industry partners. Purpose-built for collaboration, project-based courses and real-world simulations, Adamian will make innovative teaching and learning visible, scalable and impactful.

A Look at the New Spaces

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Innovation Pavilion: The sustainably designed 15,000-square-foot expansion will showcase the dynamic activity within. A new cafe will serve as a welcoming spot to recharge and connect. Enhanced spaces throughout will make room for collaboration and serve as hubs for the cross-pollination of ideas.

Futures Lab: A technology-rich environment for simulations, data visualization, AI-enabled analysis and cross-disciplinary learning. Students will work with real-world data and industry challenges in ways that mirror the modern workplace.

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Build Lab: A makerspace that expands capacity for hands‑on, active prototyping with advanced design workshopping stations and fabrication tools. The Lab enables students to design, test and refine multiple solutions to real company challenges β€” learning how to iterate, collaborate and exercise judgment. It also supports student entrepreneurs as they explore new venture ideas, moving from concept to prototype before making the pitch to investors.

Sheila Harrington ’87
Investing today in technology, entrepreneurship and innovation will continue to propel Bentley students forward in the rapidly evolving landscape of the modern business world.
Sheila Harrington ’87
Healthcare Partner, KPMG US; Member, Bentley President’s Council
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Building on Success: By the Numbers

#1

Undergraduate Career Services in U.S., Third Year in a Row

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#1

Most Innovative School in the North

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#1

Highest Job Placement in Financial Services

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#12

Best College in the U.S.

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Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative

Invest in the Future of Learning

By investing in the Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative and the transformation of Adamian Academic Center, you can help Bentley develop the next generation of innovative, adaptable and ethical leaders β€” and create a learning environment where that transformation happens every day.

Philanthropic investment in the Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative and the Adamian Academic Center will help Bentley:

  • Scale innovative, experiential learning opportunities
  • Expand interdisciplinary teaching and collaboration
  • Strengthen partnerships with employers and industry leaders
  • Provide students with access to cutting-edge technologies and learning environments
  • Prepare graduates who are ready to lead through change

Most importantly, your support will help ensure that Bentley students continue to graduate with the skills, confidence and adaptability needed to succeed in an increasingly complex world.

Shape What’s Next

The next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders is already at Bentley, and with your support, they will have the tools to turn bold ideas into meaningful impact.

Contact us to explore how your philanthropy can help advance technology, innovation and entrepreneurship at Bentley β€” including naming opportunities and ways to support this transformative vision.