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Center for Women and Business

About the CWB

Named after Bentley’s first woman president, Gloria Cordes Larson, the Center for Women and Business (CWB) is a global catalyst for empowering women+ to lead and innovate. As a women’s+ leadership organization, we address inclusion challenges at the individual, institutional, and systemic level while applying a gender equity lens to core business principles. Through diverse programs and strategic partnerships, we cultivate and create thriving communities where all genders thrive. Our initiatives empower students, alumni, and business leaders worldwide to drive meaningful and transformative change.

Inclusive Team

Fostering Inclusive Organizations

Corporate Programs

Skills-based leadership and inclusion programs optimized to meet the unique goals of individual learners and organizations.

Explore our offerings

Gearing Up Conference

A transformational one-day conference focused on the unique needs and aspirations of professionals.

Learn More About Gearing Up

Research and Impact

CWB curated research reports synthesize current literature, practical research, and solutions to key issues impacting diversity and inclusion.

Insight and interventions

The CWB provides thought leadership and programs to meet the unique needs of early career professionals, front-line managers, and senior executives, including the C-suite and boardroom.

Laura Jackson You teaching Trading Room Simulation at GUP 2023

Working with the Bentley community

The Center for Women and Business partners with Bentley University staff and faculty, community of DEIJ experts, and executives to deliver programs that advance our mission. 

Bentley University Alliance for Ethics and Social Responsibility LogoThe CWB also collaborates with faculty as part of the Bentley Alliance for Ethics and Social Responsibility (BAESR). The BAESR supports and encourages greater awareness of, respect for, and commitment to ethics, service, social responsibility and sustainability in research, curricula and campus culture at Bentley.