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Building a Foundation of Experience with a Master's Degree in Accounting

May 8, 2018
Franziska Griecci ‘14, senior II auditor at Ernst & Young, still remembers the first day of the Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) program at Bentley.

New Arena Named the Most Environmentally Sustainable in the Nation

May 7, 2018
The new, state-of-the-art multipurpose Bentley Arena is the most environmentally sustainable in the U.S. and the first standalone ice arena to earn the LEED platinum certification, the highest possible rating, according to the U.S. Green Building Council.

Bentley University Announces Academic Leadership Team

May 4, 2018
Bentley University announced changes in its academic leadership team to position the university for continued success, including the appointment of Rick Oches, chair of the department of natural and applied sciences, to new dean of arts and sciences. 

Orange is the New Black’s Laverne Cox: “People will learn to accept you.”

April 24, 2018

By Vickie Wu ’18 Last month, Student Programs and Engagement hosted a night with actress, writer and LGBTQ advocate Laverne Cox, filling the new multipurpose arena with students, faculty, staff, and even Waltham community members. I, along with the rest of the Bentley community in attendance, was eager to hear from our generation’s iconic leader […]

What’s the Link Between Public Funding and Scientific Breakthroughs? Bentley Hosts Event with Congresswoman Katherine Clark and Biotech Executives

April 19, 2018
Massachusetts Congresswoman Katherine Clark and biotechnology industry leaders recently visited Bentley for a conversation about the essential role of government in funding basic biomedical science and how companies use this science to create new medicines, jobs and successful companies.

Room with a View

April 18, 2018
On April 9, Bentley community members honored Roger ’79 and Sondra Beit P ’19, longtime supporters of the university, with a formal dedication of the Beit Family Conference Room.

7 Things You Need to Know Before Applying to College

April 18, 2018

Figure out what factors are most important to you before choosing where you will apply Selecting a college or university isn’t quite as simple as picking out a new phone or deciding what Frappuccino you want. In fact, choosing which colleges to apply to can feel pretty stressful—amid an already hectic high school schedule. With […]

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Students Take On Climate Change

April 17, 2018
When Brenden Botelho ‘20 and Jonny Boains ‘18 took internships in the Mass. Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, what was the biggest community problem to tackle? Adapting to climate change.

Hands-on, Minds-on: How Experiential Learning Prepared Me for a Lifetime of Success

April 9, 2018

By Sharon Cho ‘20   We all came to college with the expectation to learn, but we don’t always consider how we’ll learn. Learning takes so many forms, and only you will know how you learn best. For me, my hands-on experience outside the classroom became as valuable as my academic coursework.   I like […]

Pioneering Actress Laverne Cox Shares Her Story of Rejection and Then Acceptance

April 9, 2018
As the first transgender woman of color to star in a mainstream television series, actress, writer, producer and LGBTQ advocate Laverne Cox knows a thing or two about overcoming obstacles.