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Bentley University Announces Jennifer N. Brown as Dean of Arts and Sciences

May 12, 2025
Bentley University has named Jennifer N. Brown as the next dean of Arts and Sciences, starting this July. The announcement was made by Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Paul Tesluk in an email to the Bentley community following a rigorous and…

Can a Well-Designed Website Save Lives?

May 9, 2025
When Mehek Malhotra, MSHFID ’25 learned a nonprofit supporting esophageal cancer patients in Africa needed help designing its website, she immediately volunteered to help.  A graduate student in Bentley’s Master’s in Human Factors in Information Design…

Bentley and Boston: a ‘Sweet Spot’ for Kallen Wu ’26

May 8, 2025
Kallen Wu ’26 fondly remembers the New England Aquarium, Chinatown and Prudential Center as favorite stops during weekly family outings to Boston. She says those early experiences influenced her search for a college campus near the city.   “I…

Wearing Her Faith: How the Hijab Empowers Laila Altanbour ’25

April 30, 2025
For Laila Altanbour ’25, May 24, 2022, serves as a reminder of a pivotal decision that she says would define her future. It’s the day she committed to wearing the hijab, a head covering worn by Muslim women, as a marker of her faith.  “When I chose…

Bentley to open two new residence halls to extend and strengthen on-campus community 

April 30, 2025
Bentley University has purchased and will renovate two apartment buildings directly adjacent to campus, which will increase on-campus housing at a time when students are showing record interest in living on campus. The new residence halls will offer 24 one-…

Faculty Honored for Innovative Teaching: VR, Cutting-Edge Tech, and Entrepreneurship

April 30, 2025
In the business world, innovation is critical to an organization’s long-term success. The same is true of the business classroom. Just as successful companies adapt to meet the needs of changing markets, effective educators adapt how and what they teach to…

Asia’s Rich Traditions and Flavors Showcased at Bentley Gala

April 29, 2025
From the beat of barrel drums to the swirl of traditional fan dances — and plenty of pad thai, egg tarts and mochi donuts in between — the Asian Culture Gala brought a vibrant slice of Asia to campus. Hosted by the Bentley Asian Students Association (BASA),…

How Amber Kiricoples’ Knee Injuries Led to a New Mission in Athlete Mental Health Advocacy

April 29, 2025
Approximately 8 million students participate in high school athletics in the U.S., with only about 6.5% going on to compete at NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) schools. Amber Kiricoples ’25, MBA ’26 fell into that elite group when she was…

From Bentley to Austin: First-Gen Students Empowered and Inspired by SXSW Conference

April 18, 2025
What happens when 18 Bentley University students — many of them the first in their families to attend college — walk into one of the most future-focused, innovative gatherings in the world?  They rise. They connect. They begin to imagine more — not just…

Bentley University named #8 in U.S. for Return on Investment

April 17, 2025
When it comes to return on investment, Bentley University is ranked no. 8 in the country ahead of Harvard, Yale, Duke and Georgetown, according to a new U.S. News and World Report ranking.  The value of a bachelor's degree from Bentley is $312,000…