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Congo Refugee Brandon Samba ’20 Teaches Kids Financial Skills They’ll Need in Life

March 25, 2019
Brandon Samba ’20 came to the U.S. at an early age, fleeing the Democratic Republic of Congo during a period of civil war and genocide. He grew up in an environment where, he says, “financial literacy was scarce.” “When I moved to the U.S., I discovered…

A Champion for Diversity

March 22, 2019
Interim Provost Donna Maria Blancero is on a mission to show that successful people represent all types of identities, including race, gender, sexual orientation and ethnicity.

STAYING LOYAL TO THE DREAM

March 21, 2019

When the dream life you wanted since you were a kid doesn’t happen, two things could happen. You could slide back to reality and move on. Or you could come up with another dream. Growing up in Windsor, Ontario, Jakov Novak was like a lot of kids there, learning to skate before he was in […]

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State Street CEO Ronald O’Hanley and Leadership Expert Robert Quinn to Deliver Bentley University Commencement Addresses

March 19, 2019
“Bentley’s mission is to educate ethical and socially responsible business leaders so we are thrilled that our graduates will hear from accomplished speakers who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and to positive leadership,” said Bentley University President Alison Davis-Blake.

Bentley, Boston and the Best of Both Worlds

March 19, 2019

When Colombia native Nicole Theilkuhl '20 was looking at universities in the U.S., strong academics and small class size were a priority.

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It’s OK to Fail

March 18, 2019
The university hosts a discussion among students, alumni, faculty and staff about the value of resiliency and how failure can be a springboard to success. 

President Davis-Blake’s Message After the Terrorist Attack in New Zealand

March 15, 2019
A message from President Alison Davis-Blake after an attack on two mosques in New Zealand left dozens of people dead. 

5 Questions With Lebone Moses ˊ02

March 13, 2019
Lebone Moses ’02 is passionate about empowering people and communities to create positive change, a mission that is powered by her personal experiences as an African-American woman and first-generation American. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Moses watched her…

Bentley University students help high-school students obtain prom dresses

March 11, 2019
Can a Prom Dress Make a Young Woman More Confident? Vogue calls it “confidence dressing” and job interviewees call it “dressing for success.” The clothing we wear can impact our mood and inspire confidence. That’s…

Beauty from the Inside Out

March 8, 2019
Bentley students hold their annual Dresses to Dreams event, which provides prom dresses to local high school students who might not otherwise be able to afford them.