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Have women-led companies met their financial promises on social justice?

The 19th |

Executive Director of the Center for Women and Business, Trish Foster, is quoted extensively in this story about how companies are following through on their commitment to racial equity.

Want to Start a DEI Major? Read This First

The Chronicle of Higher Education |

Bentley’s new DEI major is featured with Senior Lecturer of Law and Taxation Kiana Pierre-Louis and Sociology Professor Gary David offering advice to other universities considering this kind of major. 

Active allyship the key to better diversity and inclusion

DiversityQ |

Executive Director of the Center for Women and Business Trish Foster offers advice on how companies can create a culture that supports successful allyship.

Globe Foundation / Richard J. Phelps Scholar-Athletes and athletes of the year honored for 2020-21

Boston Globe |

Athletics Director Vaughn Williams was the keynote speaker at an event honoring high school athletes and offered them advice on navigating their college experience.

Bentley will offer a major in ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion.’ Here’s why.

Boston.com |

Senior Lecturer of Law and Taxation Kiana Pierre-Louis and Sociology Professor Gary David explain how Bentley's new DEI major will prepare students for increasing opportunities in diversity and inclusion roles.

Bentley University launches new diversity, equity and inclusion major

Boston Business Journal |

Bentley’s new DEI major is highlighted as “offering students the foundation for what is projected to be in-demand careers as a chief diversity officer, inclusion specialist or similar roles”.

Institutional Investors Commit To Fund To Grow HBCU Endowments

FIN News |

Bentley is highlighted for investing in Base10 Partners Advancement Initiative fund, which donates 50% of the fund’s carried interest directly to historically Black colleges & universities to create student scholarships and support university endowments.

Workplace allyship is essential to inclusion efforts, report says

HR Dive |

The latest research report from the Center for Women and Business offers tips on how organizations can create successful allyship programs. 

Companies take on the challenge of increasing diversity, aiding Black-owned businesses

Boston Globe |

Bentley’s appointment of Brent Chrite as the university’s next president is highlighted.

The Texas Mask Mystery

The Atlantic |

Research co-authored by Economics Professor Dhaval Dave reveals that lifting the mask order had practically no effect on COVID-19 cases.