Research

In 1921, John W. Cromwell, Jr. became America’s first Black certified public accountant. Despite graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Dartmouth College in 1906 with advanced degrees in mathematics and astronomy, Cromwell was forced to wait 15 years before he was…

In the world of telehealth, business is booming.  Although virtual medicine has been a possibility since the 1960s — when NASA scientists pioneered technology to monitor astronauts’ health during space missions — it’s an option that, pre-pandemic, was…

With their powder-soft white sand and astonishingly clear turquoise waters, the beaches of the Bahamas have long enticed visitors to lounge on their tranquil shores. But when Betsy Stoner heads to the Caribbean island nation next spring, she’ll be focused on…

Torrential rainstorms and prolonged droughts. Diminishing polar ice caps and increasing ocean acidification. The effects of climate change are ubiquitous and…

During an October 2019 press conference, Donald Trump claimed credit for inventing the term “fake news.” While it’s true the former president helped popularize the phrase, the idea of intentionally spreading false or misleading information has been around for…

When not captivating young minds in their classrooms, Bentley faculty can often be found conducting research that advances knowledge and broadens understanding of their respective fields. Each year, the university recognizes these extracurricular achievements…

Center for Women and Business calls on corporations to prioritize emotional wellness Before COVID-19, emotional wellbeing was a significant, but largely solitary, concern for America’s workforce. According to the…

Professor’s research explores how implicit bias affects consumer perceptions of gendered brands With his gleaming bald head, jaunty hoop earring and…

(Above and in the slideshow below: Photos by Casey Hayward, associate professor of English and Media Studies.) “I can trust the people I’ve met who use drugs more than I…

Like many Americans, Bill Gribbons wasn’t thrilled to find a jury duty summons in his mailbox.   His apprehension, however, soon gave way to curiosity. A professor of Information Design and Corporate Communications, Gribbons has devoted much of his life…