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Barbara Stevens Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Speech

May 16, 2021
I’d like to start by congratulating to my fellow inductees. It is an honor to be part of this illustrious class. Thank you to the Women’s Committee for nominating me and to the Honors Committee for voting to induct me. Special thanks to John Doleva, Fran…

People Person

May 13, 2021
At its best, Bentley University — like a successful business — is about people.   Ask Grace Peterson ’21. Like many, the Falmouth, Mass., native came to Bentley determined to make it big in business. Four years later, she’s graduated with a new…

Fenway Commencement 2021 Highlight Video

May 13, 2021
Bentley’s 2021 commencement was the first college graduation ever held at Boston’s historic Fenway Park, and this video highlights what a special day it was for the entire community. Listen to former Bentley President Gloria Cordes Larson praise…

Women's Basketball Coach Barbara Stevens to be Inducted into Hall of Fame this Saturday

May 11, 2021
Bentley University women’s basketball coaching legend Barbara Stevens will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend as the hall celebrates its Class of 2020 at the Mohegan Sun Resort in Uncasville, Conn. The enshrinement of…

Giving Finance a Chance

May 4, 2021
Marisa Li ’22  Discovers the Human Side of Business Marisa Li ’22 took her interest in solving problems through technology and data and combined that with the human side of business through her Economics-Finance…

Mental Health Matters in the Workplace

May 3, 2021
Center for Women and Business calls on corporations to prioritize emotional wellness Before COVID-19, emotional wellbeing was a significant, but largely solitary, concern for America’s workforce. According to the…

Bentley University 2021 Commencement

May 1, 2021
Former President Gloria Cordes Larson Encourages Bentley Graduates at First Fenway Park Commencement
                     Gloria Cordes Larson…

Jinny Choi 2020 Undergraduate Speech from Fenway 2020 Celebration

May 1, 2021
Hi, everyone! My name is Jinny Choi, and I am so honored to speak to all of you today. I was very surprised to get this request from the university events team—mostly because I don’t know much about baseball and couldn’t tell you if you won games played at…

Courtney Woronka ’21 Undergraduate Commencement Speech

May 1, 2021
Good morning, Class of 2021, parents, family, friends, faculty and staff, Interim President Paul Condrin, and most importantly, welcome Yankee fans, to America’s most beloved ballpark. I am more than thankful to be here today to reflect on behalf of the Class…

Melissa Renschler ’20 Graduate Speech from Fenway 2020 Celebration

May 1, 2021
Thank you Interim President Condrin, Reverend Olson, Provost Blancero and former President Gloria Larson. Welcome to our faculty, our staff, our family and our friends in attendance today, both near and far. And most importantly, welcome to the Bentley…