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A message from President Davis-Blake on the death of George Floyd

June 5, 2020
(Above: A mural at the location where George Floyd died in Minneapolis, created by Xena Goldman, Cadex Herrera, Greta McLain and other artists.]   Members of the Bentley Community, As we come to the close of this week, I want to…

Groups Speak Out to Support Black Community

June 4, 2020
Many Bentley University groups and individuals have spoken out on social media to show their support for and solidarity with the Black community. Here are some of their statements. “Everyday mindsets, attitudes and prejudices in our society still burden our…

Events Planned to Discuss Racial Injustice

June 4, 2020
Members of the Bentley community are planning online events to allow students, faculty and staff to come together virtually to discuss racial inequality and show their support for the Black community. A meeting is also expected to be planned on campus in the…

NIH-Funded Research Related to Every New Cancer Drug Approved From 2010-2016

June 3, 2020
Federally funded research contributed to the science underlying each of the 59 new cancer drugs approved by the FDA from 2010-2016 according to a study from Bentley University. The article, titled “NIH funding for research underlying new cancer therapies…

Zooming Your Way to Zen

June 2, 2020
Spiritual Life Center’s online meditation sessions offer students serenity and solidarity “It’s OK if your mind wanders. That’s what minds do,” reassures Neil “Yo” Deshpande in his soothing baritone, reminding…

Living our Values in Difficult Times

May 31, 2020
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,  The last few months of living in quarantine has been a life-altering experience for all of us. While we’ve adapted to learning, teaching and working remotely, the global pandemic has upended our…

An App to Help Hospitalized Kids Overcome Isolation

May 27, 2020
Graduate student hackathon tackles isolation that plagues patients at Boston Children’s Hospital In this age of social distancing, a group of Bentley University graduate students has come up with a new app that could…

‘Crowded Restaurants Will Become an Oxymoron’

May 21, 2020
                     Professor Dave Gulley
Near-empty restaurants. Higher prices for meat, bread and other grocery staples. Budget shortfalls for state…

Anti-Racism Advocacy 101

May 20, 2020
“What can I do to advocate for racial justice?” This question, now being asked by many with privileged identities, prompted Bentley’s Division of Student Affairs to offer a livestreamed workshop for students,…

Congratulations to the Class of 2020

May 16, 2020
Dear Class of 2020, Today marks the official completion of your academic journey. We know that this semester has brought unprecedented disruptions, but all along the way, you have been up to the challenge. We wish we could all be together in our caps and…