Around Campus

Bathrooms are essential to the design of any building, and the LGBTQ rights movement has brought gender-specific bathrooms into the national spotlight. But even if you do not identify as LGBTQ, all-gender bathrooms might affect you, too. Here are a few reasons why.

The Spring Day concert had just ended when Christopher Mancuso ’20 spotted two celebrities on the Bentley campus and whipped out his iPhone. This is the story of how his photo became an Internet sensation.

As a varsity athlete in high school, Malakhai Pearson focused on sports and classwork, with little time for creative pursuits. That all changed during his first year at Bentley.

President Gloria Larson rang the Nasdaq closing bell on April 20, 2017, to honor Bentley’s centennial year.

Bentley President Gloria Larson joined Bloomberg Radio’s Cory Johnson and guest experts to talk about which factors students and their families should focus on in the final weeks leading up to decision time so they can find the best college match.

Three Bentley teams participated in the national American Collegiate Moot Court Association competition in Tampa, Florida in early January. The teams had their best performance since 2012.

Brooke Jameson ’19 never planned to join the Bentley family, but as soon as she visited campus she knew it was home. She follows in the footsteps of her parents, Ed ’85 and Megan (Zielinski) ’85.

For many students, getting around campus at Bentley University can be an uphill battle—literally. Situated on a large hill, most of Bentley’s academic buildings can be found at the top, while the student center, residence halls and fitness center are located at the bottom. As a result, a culture of driving to and from upper to lower campus has emerged as students attempt to avoid the dreaded walk up the Smith stairs.

It is fitting that the student affairs profession took shape in the early 20th century, just as Harry Bentley was starting his own educational endeavor. Our founder cared very much about students’ development as professionals and for them personally (in lending money to those in need, for example). The sentiment carries through our history, more evident now than ever as we aim to develop students who go on to have great careers and great lives.

From courses and professors to the best (and worst) excuses for missing class, alumni share their favorite academic memories.