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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.…

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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