Research

As corporate America questions the future of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, new research from Bentley’s Rani Hoitash, John E. Rhodes Professor of Accounting, and Eric Krause, PhD ’25 offers clear evidence of why they matter.In a study published…

Key Points: Bentley’s User Experience Center, among a few independent U.S. consultants offering FDA validation testing, conducted an innovative medical device study for FDA clearance.Graduate students worked alongside surgeons and technicians to assess…

Each year, Bentley University awards select faculty for their original and impactful research. Beyond celebrating personal achievements, these honors also reflect a community-wide commitment to learning and discovery.  Read on to learn more about our 2025…

Raine Spearman ’24, MSF ’25 and Rohan Rao ’25 started thinking about retirement before they’d even earned their college degrees.   The pair, both Economics-Finance majors and members of Bentley’s Honors…

From artificial intelligence (AI) and original artwork to French cinema and the roots of national identity, the latest round of research grants, totaling $42,000, from the Bentley Research Council (BRC) showcases the depth and breadth of faculty scholarship.“…

Employers expect business school graduates to excel at interpreting financial statements and identifying market trends. But they’re often surprised — and delighted — to discover that Bentley students are equally adept at exploring AI applications in the health…

When Mehek Malhotra, MSHFID ’25 learned a nonprofit supporting esophageal cancer patients in Africa needed help designing its website, she immediately volunteered to help.  A graduate student in Bentley’s Master’s in Human Factors in Information Design…

In the business world, innovation is critical to an organization’s long-term success. The same is true of the business classroom. Just as successful companies adapt to meet the needs of changing markets, effective educators adapt how and what they teach to…

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are poised to overwhelm global health systems. More than 57 million people worldwide are currently affected by these brain disorders, a population experts anticipate will soar to 153 million by 2050. Associated health…

“If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?” The same question can be asked about research: If groundbreaking discoveries aren’t shared outside of academia, can they truly make an impact?  Franchesca Vilmenay ’26…