Around Campus

“We’re not as bold to experiment when grades are on the line, but in student organizations you have nothing to lose when you speak up and let your voice be heard.”

David LeClair ’11 lived by his word. President of PRIDE (People Respecting Individuality and Diversity) and the Green Society. Chair of the Bentley Student Diversity Council. A trustee scholar and Honors Program student. He majored in Management and Liberal Studies, with a concentration in Earth, Environment and Global Sustainability.

A look at Bentley students' residences through the decades.

“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…

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…

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…

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.

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. 

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…

Bentley's 33rd annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration honored diversity pioneer Dr. Earl Avery, who is retiring after more than three decades at the university. 

New Honors Program Director Christian Rubio Pushes Students to Be Their Best Christian Rubio likes a challenge. It’s one of the reasons he has been working with honors students for much of his teaching career —… Christian Rubio is the new director of the Honors Program at Bentley, which serves the university’s most academically advanced and intellectually curious students.