Research

Each year, Bentley University recognizes a select group of faculty members for their original and impactful research, innovative educational offerings and unwavering devotion to students’ success, both in and out of the classroom.  Here, we celebrate the…

An internationally recognized linguist, anthropologist and philosopher, Dan Everett has been hailed as “the closest thing we have to a real-life Indiana Jones.”  During a distinguished career spanning nearly 50 years — the last 14 of them at Bentley,…

During a 1965 commencement address at Oberlin College in Ohio — the first institute of higher education in the U.S. to admit Black students — Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., shared his unwavering belief that Black Americans would prevail in the struggle for…

A former Christian missionary turned unapologetic atheist, Dan Everett — longtime Bentley Sociology and Global Studies professor and internationally recognized linguist, anthropologist and author — is uniquely qualified to comment on the ethical implications…

The supply chain has emerged from the business landscape as a critical determinant of a company’s resilience and viability — in recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic taught the business world that a company is only as strong as the weakest link in its supply… Challenges of Sourcing Sustainable Global Suppliers However, while the demand for sustainability is loud and clear, the path to achieving it in today’s globalized world is not without challenges. For multinational corporations, in particular, sourcing for…

A clean, renewable and cost-effective power source, wind energy is an ideal alternative to carbon-emitting fossil fuels, which are the key contributors to global warming. Yet, in 2022, wind energy accounted for just 10.3% of the nation’s electricity supply.…

Bentley University has launched a Center for Health and Business to tackle longstanding challenges in the health industry with an innovative, multidisciplinary approach. The center, which brings together more than 80 faculty and staff members from various…

Associate Professor Kerri-Ann Sanderson never had the pleasure of meeting Darald Libby ’40, but she considers the Bentley alumnus to be a kindred spirit.   Sanderson was recently named the Darald R. and Juliet R. Libby Professor of Accounting, an endowed…

If you’ve ever explored the Greater Boston area, chances are you’ve done so with the MBTA, or Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, New England’s largest public transportation provider. According to Avery Heinz ’23, whether you traveled via subway, bus,…