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Bentley Appoints Josh Brand as Vice President for External Relations

April 18, 2019
Josh Brand Appointed Vice President for External Relations Bentley University has named Josh Brand as vice president for external relations, a new position at the institution designed to expand corporate relations.…

Honoring Earl Avery

April 12, 2019
For 33 years, the ‘voice to help all students be heard’ In 1986, Earl Avery came to Bentley as the new equal opportunity offi­cer. He walked onto a campus where, as a friend had warned him, “no one looks like you.”…

George Cangiano Named Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

April 11, 2019
Bentley University has appointed George Cangiano as vice president and chief human resources officer. Cangiano has held this role in an interim capacity since October 2018 and brings a wealth of human resources leadership experience and a deep understanding…

My First-Gen Story: Ralph ‘Buz’ McDonald ’80

April 10, 2019
My father worked for an oil company in Vermont, and I spent my summers working with him. I had always thought about a career in business. My uncle had a degree in electrical engineering and a long career at IBM. He became an early role model for me.  I…

Geography of the Heart

April 10, 2019
Charlie ’19 and Isabela ’22 Deichmann have known academic life a lot longer than most undergraduates. For that they can thank their father. “When I was a PhD student, I would strap Charlie into the BabyBjörn and teach class,” explains …

What Happens When Diverse Identities Intersect at Work

April 9, 2019
Inclusive workplaces recognize the importance of intersectionality, or the unique ways that employees’ diverse, multifaceted identities come together to impact their lived experiences both in and outside of work. This is according to a curated research report…

Networking Her Way to Wall Street

April 8, 2019
In middle school, Emily Niditch ’17 and her classmates competed in a stock market competition with contestants across Pennsylvania, including local government officials. The challenge was to manage a hypothetical $100,000 portfolio through a trading…

Comedic Artist and Climate Change Activist Performs for Students

April 5, 2019
“As a white guy growing up in America, I was under the impression that any door I knocked on was going to open,” said Peterson Toscano. “To suddenly discover that this door was slammed shut [because of my sexuality] was a bit shocking.” Toscano shared his…

Bentley Launches Second Season of Podcast to Help Students and Parents With Their College Search

April 2, 2019
The second season will cover topics such as building your list of schools, standardized testing, applying as an athletic recruit, being wait-listed and the final decision.

Finding Fashion and Freedom in Florence

April 1, 2019
Study Abroad Allows Emily Larson ’20 to Learn About Foreign Countries and Cultures – and Herself Growing up, Emily Larson dreamed of traveling to Italy. The food. The fashion. The history and architecture. A chance…