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Bentley Establishes Chapter of National First-Gen Honor Society

April 18, 2023
On Tuesday, April 4, Bentley held its first-ever induction ceremony for Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha), a national honor society recognizing academic excellence among first-generation college students. The university welcomed 53 students and 27 faculty and…

Running and Redlining

April 14, 2023
For most of her life, Erin Flynn believed that running was an inherently inclusive sport. A standout cross-country runner — first at her high school in Milton, Massachusetts, where she helped lead her teammates to a state championship, and later at…

Getting in the Game

April 10, 2023
Endorsement deals — agreements for a company to use an individual’s name, image and likeness (NIL) for promotion to represent their brand — have typically been reserved for large corporations, celebrities and elite professional athletes. But in July 2021, the…

President Chrite Named one of Boston’s Most Influential Men of Color

April 7, 2023
Bentley University President E. LaBrent Chrite has been named one of Boston’s most influential men of color.  Chrite joins a list of prominent honorees that includes Deval Patrick, former governor of Massachusetts; Scott Uzzell, CEO of Converse; Quincy…

Empowering Women is the Gold Standard for Anastasia Liakopulos’ Jewelry Collection

April 7, 2023
Growing up in Panama City, Panama, Anastasia Liakopulos ’24 enjoyed weekly dinners where her family’s Greek and Latin cultures were reflected. The group would linger over dessert, Liakopulos says, “talking to our ‘tios’ and ‘tias’ (uncles and aunts) and ‘yayi…

Student-Run Conference Changes Narrative on Africa’s Financial Future

April 5, 2023
Africa’s potential as a growth market for business remains both underestimated and misunderstood — as does the potential for business to play a transformative role in solving the continent’s biggest challenges, according to The Brookings Institution. To help…

New York Times Ranks Bentley No. 4 in the Nation for Earning After Graduation

April 4, 2023
Bentley alumni are earning among the highest salaries in the country 10 years after graduation, according to a new New York Times tool that helps students find the college that suits them best.  The tool allows students to rank colleges by choosing…

The Advantages of Autism

April 1, 2023
When Tom D’Eri ’11 and his father were choosing a name for their South Florida-based car wash in 2013, they found inspiration in a popular saying often attributed to John F. Kennedy: “A rising tide lifts all boats.”   The decision to name their company…

The Beauty of Breaking Boundaries

March 31, 2023
Kristina Ayanian ’19 understands that beauty pageants can be polarizing.  She knows some view such competitions with contempt, believing they objectify participants and perpetuate unhealthy, unrealistic and unenlightened ideals of womanhood. But Ayanian…

Inclusivity and Fashion Take Center Stage at the Black United Body Fashion Show

March 30, 2023
The 2023 Black United Body (BUB) fashion show on March 25 drew a crowd of nearly 1,000 people who gathered in the Bentley Arena for a look at curated collections from local people-of-color designers modeled by Bentley students. But beyond the impressive light…