President’s Report 2026

Dear friends,

I’m pleased to share the 2026 President’s Report, which I hope will give you insight into the true value that our institution offers.

At Bentley University, we are focused on providing an education that offers an unparalleled ROI. In our classrooms, students are challenged and enriched by learning from diverse viewpoints that mirror the richness of the work world they will soon enter. Strong corporate partnerships coupled with guided career planning that is baked into the student experience from their first semester give our students a competitive advantage. And purposefully designed activities outside the classroom equip them with essential life skills like teamwork, resilience and problem-solving that employers increasingly seek.

When it comes to students, we are laser-focused on impact, outcomes and success.

As leaders of higher education institutions, it is important for all of us to consider our students’ ability to learn and grow and obtain productive employment after graduation — especially at a time when some question the very value of a college degree.

But I believe we should set the bar higher.

Our goal is not just to produce skilled, talented graduates who will lead successful, rewarding careers and lives (though we do that, too). We are also striving to create ethical, principled and innovative leaders who know that good business can impact more than the bottom line — it can change the world. That’s the return on investment that we offer every day.

Thank you for your interest in our Bentley stories this year.

Most sincerely,

Sincerely,

E. LaBrent Chrite, PhD
President