Staff photographer Maddie Schroeder and designer Juliana Freire gathered 17 Bentley students in Koumantzelis Auditorium for a photo shoot and to talk about an important topic: well-being. The images and quotes on the cover and in the feature story “Are the Kids all Right?” illustrate the faces and experiences of mental health and wellness in teens and young adults today.

Talk about a slam dunk: Last fall, Bentley launched a multiyear partnership with the 17-time world-champion Boston Celtics. The partnership allows Bentley students to explore potential career paths in the business of sports and learn firsthand from sports industry professionals, including Celtics President Rich Gotham, who came to campus to speak. Additionally, students are working with CLTX, the team’s official NBA 2K online gaming affiliate, to develop solutions to real-life business challenges. The university and team co-hosted a career day at the Celtics’ headquarters for Boston-area high schoolers. Ariann Williams ’12, director of community engagement at the Celtics, and Celtics Marketing Coordinator Autumn Ceppi, MBA ’23, were among those who addressed the students. “Teaming up with the Celtics offers a winning opportunity for Bentley,” says President Chrite.

The university received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The national honor was given by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. Bentley was recognized for its programs including BentleyFirst, which gives eligible first-generation students the opportunity to attend Bentley for the same cost as tuition at UMass Amherst; the MOSAIC Experience, a pre-orientation program for first-year students of color and their allies; and the Rainbow Scholars Program, a yearlong leadership development program for LGBTQ+ and allied students.

For the seventh consecutive year, Bentley student-athletes have the highest graduation rate in the nation at 99%, according to the NCAA’s latest Division II ranking. Bentley was one of only two schools to achieve this percentage out of more than 300 colleges and universities. The Academic Success Rate reflects the percentage of student-athletes who graduate within six years of enrolling in college. The national average for student- athletes is 76%. “We take great pride in being number one in the ranking that matters most for our student-athletes — their academic success,” said Paul Tesluk, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs.

Bentley’s new Executive and Professional Education programs give business leaders the training and knowledge to move their organizations and careers forward. From integrating AI to best practices for the boardroom to leveraging DEI to strengthen companies, Bentley faculty experts provide the continuous learning that managers and executives need to succeed and lead in today’s market. Offerings include: Enter The Boardroom: Principles of Corporate Governance taught by Cynthia E. Clark, John W. Poduska Professor of Governance; Essentials in Management Mini-MBA taught by Marcus Stewart ’92, MBA ’95, professor and chair of Management; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion certificate program facilitated by Wiley Davi, professor of English and Media Studies. Bentley alumni receive a 50% discount using code Falcon50.

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