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Get to Know the Associate Dean Putting Health and Well-Being Front and Center

May 26, 2026
As part of her new role as associate dean of Wellbeing and BentleyPlus, Rebecca Jimenez is thinking about wellness on campus — and beyond — 24/7. In her job she oversees, in addition to the counseling and health centers, the BentleyPlus program, a unique…

From the President

May 26, 2026
I believe that the best universities are magnets: irresistible communities that draw in students, alumni, faculty and staff. They attract people who are from diverse backgrounds, yet aligned in important ways. At Bentley, the common denominator that truly…

Turning Tassels at Graduation, and Why it’s so Important

May 19, 2026
Why do students wear caps and gowns to commencement and turn their tassels once the degree is officially conferred? Why do couples gather family and friends for a wedding ceremony?  According to Bentley Professor of Sociology and Experience Design…

Prioritizing Wellbeing to Support Career Success

May 18, 2026
When Alison Campbell graduated from Bentley in 2007, she landed a prestigious financial analyst position at Morgan Stanley. For the next two decades, she successfully advanced through increasingly demanding jobs at companies like Home Shopping Network, Wayfair…

Photos Shine a Light on the Energy of Bentley Commencement Weekend

May 16, 2026
The crowd stands as a steady procession of nearly 1,200 members of the Class of 2026 makes its way onto the Bentley football field. Nervous smiles quickly turn into cheers and enthusiastic waves as graduates spot family members and friends. Bentley…

Alumni Conference Pays Tribute to Exceptional Bentley Volunteers

May 14, 2026
At the annual Alumni Conference held in May 2026, three alumni — Bob Leahy ’74 MBA ’90, Alex Rusate ’13 MSA ’13 and Keith Singletary ’96 — were honored with Alumni Achievement Awards and Jaychele Nicole ’26 received the Emerging Alumni Leadership Award. …

Catching Up With the Class of 2026

May 12, 2026
Students from Bentley’s Class of 2026 arrived ready to blaze new paths — and four years later, they have more than proven it. They helped take the men’s hockey team to the NCAA Championship. They sang along with Flo Rida at their final Bentley Spring Day…

Can Blockbusters Save Movie Theaters? Why Independent Film Still Matters

May 11, 2026
After several uneven years for movie theaters — and the loss of more than 5,000 U.S. movie screens since the pandemic — 2026 may offer something that Hollywood has been waiting for: a true box office resurgence.With major franchise films and big-budget…

Why Bentley’s Master’s in Management Opens Doors for Graduates Who Need Business Skills

May 4, 2026
The gap between what most undergraduate programs teach and what employers actually need from new hires is well documented. A 2025 survey by Hult International Business School and Workplace Intelligence found that 96 percent of Human Resources leaders believe…

How Cultural Understanding Drives Grace Yee’s Life, and Career

May 4, 2026
Grace Yee ’25 says that having a global mindset and cultural understanding “makes real differences every day.” Working in her family’s restaurant group, serving everything from Polynesian fusion to American and German fare, she grew up interacting with…