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Bentley to open two new residence halls to extend and strengthen on-campus community 

April 30, 2025
Bentley University has purchased and will renovate two apartment buildings directly adjacent to campus, which will increase on-campus housing at a time when students are showing record interest in living on campus. The new residence halls will offer 24 one-…

Wearing Her Faith: How the Hijab Empowers Laila Altanbour ’25

April 30, 2025
For Laila Altanbour ’25, May 24, 2022, serves as a reminder of a pivotal decision that she says would define her future. It’s the day she committed to wearing the hijab, a head covering worn by Muslim women, as a marker of her faith.  “When I chose…

Asia’s Rich Traditions and Flavors Showcased at Bentley Gala

April 29, 2025
From the beat of barrel drums to the swirl of traditional fan dances — and plenty of pad thai, egg tarts and mochi donuts in between — the Asian Culture Gala brought a vibrant slice of Asia to campus. Hosted by the Bentley Asian Students Association (BASA),…

How Amber Kiricoples’ Knee Injuries Led to a New Mission in Athlete Mental Health Advocacy

April 29, 2025
Approximately 8 million students participate in high school athletics in the U.S., with only about 6.5% going on to compete at NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) schools. Amber Kiricoples ’25, MBA ’26 fell into that elite group when she was…

From Bentley to Austin: First-Gen Students Empowered and Inspired by SXSW Conference

April 18, 2025
What happens when 18 Bentley University students — many of them the first in their families to attend college — walk into one of the most future-focused, innovative gatherings in the world?  They rise. They connect. They begin to imagine more — not just…

Bentley University named #8 in U.S. for Return on Investment

April 17, 2025
When it comes to return on investment, Bentley University is ranked no. 8 in the country ahead of Harvard, Yale, Duke and Georgetown, according to a new U.S. News and World Report ranking.  The value of a bachelor's degree from Bentley is $312,000…

Understanding the Emotional Toll of Alzheimer’s Disease

April 16, 2025
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…

Pitch Perfect: Students Hit the Right Notes in Professional Sales Competition

April 9, 2025
Like many of her peers, Amber Kiricoples ’25, MBA ’25 began her college journey with no clear idea of what she wanted to study. That changed when she took a Sales Management (PRS 343) course with James “Pouli” Pouliopoulos, MBA ’94, senior lecturer in…

Communicating the Value of Undergraduate Research

April 4, 2025
“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…

Jerry M. Jacobs Jr. of Delaware North and the Boston Bruins and Mass. Sec. of Economic Development Yvonne Hao to Deliver Commencement Addresses

April 2, 2025
Jeremy “Jerry” M. Jacobs Jr., P ’20, chief executive officer of Delaware North and an alternate governor for the Boston Bruins, will deliver the keynote address at Bentley University’s 106th undergraduate commencement ceremony in May. Yvonne Hao, secretary of…