Bentley University Explained

Bentley University
Endowment:$359 million (2021)[1]
President:E. LaBrent Chrite
Country:U.S.
Coordinates:42.3876°N -71.2206°W
Faculty:484
Students:5,602
Undergrad:3,996 (Fall 2021)
Postgrad:1,405
Doctoral:40
Campus:Suburban,
Former Names:Bentley School of Accounting and Finance
(1917–1961)
Bentley College of Accounting and Finance
(1961–1971)
Bentley College
(1971–2008)
Colors:  [2]

Bentley University is a private university in Waltham, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1917 as a school of accounting and finance in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood.

Bentley has one undergraduate school which offers 17 business majors and 14 arts and sciences majors, as well as 39 minors. Its graduate school offers five master's degrees, an MBA with eight disciplines, and three PhD programs.

While Bentley's main campus hosts almost all of its services, the university also has another campus one mile north. The North Campus hosts four residential buildings.

History

Bentley University was founded in 1917 as the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance by Harry C. Bentley, who served as the school's president until 1953. In 1961, the college was accredited to confer four-year Bachelor of Science degrees under President Thomas Lincoln Morison, who moved the college from its Boylston Street address in Boston to its current-day location in Waltham, Massachusetts. Land for this move was purchased from the Lyman Estate in 1962, and the construction to develop the campus then lasted from 1963 to 1968.[3]

Gregory H. Adamian, a major driving force in the college's development, became the fourth president in 1970. Under his guidance, the college became accredited to confer four-year Bachelor of Arts degrees in 1971 and graduate degrees in 1973. During this time, the school also changed its name to Bentley College. In 2002, Bentley College opened up a campus in the Middle Eastern country of Bahrain in partnership with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance. The college was accredited to confer its first doctoral degrees in the fields of business and accountancy in 2005.[4] A main fixture of the campus, The Bentley Library, underwent a sweeping renovation in 2006 during which time the school's logo was changed to showcase the clock tower that sits atop the building.[5] One year later, Gloria Cordes Larson, a former state and federal government official and Boston-based lawyer, became the first female president of Bentley College. In 2008, under the leadership of provost Bob Galliers, the school changed its name to Bentley University after being authorized by the state board of higher education to do so.[6] Alison Davis-Blake, the former dean of the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota and of the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, became Bentley's eighth president in July 2018. She stepped down in June 2020 and was replaced by Interim President Paul Condrin, the chair of the board of trustees.[7] In March 2021, the board unanimously appointed E. LaBrent Chrite to serve as Bentley's ninth president.[8]

Rankings

The Wsj:132
Forbes:169

U.S. News & World Report[9]

Bloomberg Businessweek[10]

Princeton Review[11]

Graduate programs

Bentley User Experience Degree (San Francisco)

The Masters of Human Factors in Information Design program is offered on the West Coast.

Students take four of the required courses in California, five courses online, and the 10th course at Bentley's "User Experience Center".

The program was designed to accommodate the busy schedules of tech professionals and to draw students from a wide geographic area. Each course is delivered in an executive format: three class meetings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, followed by four weeks of faculty-monitored virtual teamwork, and closing with a Friday/Saturday meeting in the classroom.[12]

Student life

Academic organizations

Bentley is home to a number of academic organizations. Its Fed Challenge team won the National Fed Challenge in 2010,[13] and won second place in 2012.[14] The university is also home to the Bentley Investment Group, a student-run organization charged with managing a portion of the university's endowment fund.[15] Bentley Investment Group started with $250,000 in 1997 with 24 original members, the assets managed by the club has grown substantially over the past few decades.[16] The technology sector of Bentley Investment Group is currently the largest sector.[17] Other notable academic organizations include Bentley Open Market Committee, Bentley Marketing Association, TAMID, and the Bentley Real Estate Group.[18]

Club sports

In addition to the intercollegiate and intramural programs, the university offers a number of club sports for students to take part in. These clubs are operated within the Student Activities department, and are financially supported by the student's activity fees. One of the most notable club sports is the Bentley Equestrian Team which was created by Bentley University because of the founder of Bentley University, Harry C. Bentley, [19] enjoyed horseback riding in his free time. [20]

Campus media

Athletics

See also: Bentley Falcons and Bentley Falcons men's ice hockey. Bentley's mascot is Flex the Falcon. The university has 23 men's and women's varsity teams. All of the teams compete in the Northeast-10 Conference at the NCAA Division II level, with the exception of the men's hockey program, which was one of the original six founding teams of Atlantic Hockey America at the Division I level.

Bentley is also home to one of the best rugby programs in the Northeast winning two national Division III titles in 2007 and 2008 as well as winning the 2008 Beast of the East tournament. They were also Division II National Qualifiers in 2011 and 2012 as well as Rugby Northeast Conference champions in 2011.[25]

The Bentley Men's Ultimate Frisbee team won USA Ultimate's Division III College Championship in 2014.[26]

Bentley is the #2 ranked school among all NCAA Division II colleges and universities in U.S., according to Next College Student Athlete's 2018 NCSA Power Rankings.[27] The NCSA Power Rankings recognize the best colleges and universities in the U.S. for student-athletes.[28] NCSA ranked Bentley Football #1 for DII schools and #63 overall.[29] Among all DII schools, Bentley also ranked #1 in Men's and Women's Lacrosse; #2 in Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Soccer, Men's and Women's Swimming, Men's and Women's Tennis, Men's Golf, Women's Field Hockey, Women's Volleyball, Softball, and Baseball; and #3 in Men's and Women's Track and Field. Bentley University Men's Ice Hockey ranked #20 among NCAA DI schools.[30]

Bentley Arena

The Bentley Arena is a multi-purpose ice hockey arena on the campus of Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is home to the Bentley Falcons men's ice hockey program, replacing the previous facility, the John A. Ryan Arena. The first hockey game was on February 16, 2018, with Bentley taking on Army West Point. The seating capacity for hockey games is 2,207.[31]

Notable people

Alumni

Faculty and staff

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bentley's Endowment . Bentley University . 2022-06-02 . October 30, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221030145059/https://www.bentley.edu/support/endowment . live .
  2. Bentley Brand Visual Identity . Bentley University . 2020-11-06 . September 28, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200928183410/https://www.bentley.edu/brand/visual-identity#colors . live .
  3. Web site: Archives. Bentley. 2017-01-12. The Bentley Campus: From Boston to Waltham. 2020-09-29. blogs.bentley.edu. en. February 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210228222639/https://blogs.bentley.edu/bentleyarchives/bentleycampus/. live.
  4. Web site: Bentley Introduces Its First Business PhD Programs . Bentley.edu . 2011-02-24 . 2011-02-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080207010231/http://bentley.edu/news-events/pr_view.cfm?id=2163 . February 7, 2008 .
  5. Web site: Bentley College Debuts State-of-the-Art Business Library . Bentley.edu . 2011-02-24 . 2011-02-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080207010613/http://bentley.edu/news-events/pr_view.cfm?id=2258 . February 7, 2008 .
  6. Web site: Bentley morphs from college into university. Boston.com. 2012-11-30. October 12, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111012033408/http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2008/10/bentley_college.html. live.
  7. Web site: Bentley's president steps down after two-year tenure . WickedLocalWaltham . 2020-06-18 . 2020-11-06.
  8. Web site: Bentley University names first Black president . bizjournals.com . March 17, 2021 . March 17, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210317175332/https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2021/03/17/bentley-university-names-first-black-president.html . live .
  9. Regional University North Rankings – Best Colleges – Education – U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News & World Report. 17 December 2012. January 16, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130116060724/http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/bentley-university-2124. live.
  10. Web site: Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2013. Businessweek.com. 10 November 2014. January 21, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150121060231/http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-03-20/best-undergraduate-business-schools-2013. dead.
  11. Web site: Best Colleges for Career Services The Princeton Review. www.princetonreview.com. en. 2018-09-01. March 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180324101532/https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings?rankings=best-career-services. live.
  12. Web site: Masters in Human Factors - Bentley University Graduate School of Business. admissions.bentley.edu. May 16, 2019. May 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190513023758/https://admissions.bentley.edu/graduate/masters-in-human-factors. live.
  13. Web site: Federal Reserve Board - Federal Reserve announces college Fed Challenge winners. www.federalreserve.gov. 2018-12-19. December 20, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181220230226/https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/other20101130a.htm. live.
  14. Web site: Federal Reserve Board - Federal Reserve announces college Fed Challenge winners. www.federalreserve.gov. 2018-12-19. December 20, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181220230323/https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/other20121127a.htm. live.
  15. News: Bentley University Entrusts Students With Part Of Endowment. 2010-03-02. NASDAQ.com. 2018-12-19. en-us. December 20, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181220230719/https://www.nasdaq.com/article/bentley-entrusts-part-of-endowment-with-students-cm17940. live.
  16. News: Bentley Investment Group. 2020-12-01. bentley.edu. 2022-12-07. en-us.
  17. Web site: Bentley Investment Group (BIG) Tech Sector . December 9, 2022.
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  19. Web site: History of Bentley University Bentley University . 2022-12-10 . www.bentley.edu . en . March 24, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210324170541/https://www.bentley.edu/about/bentley-education/history . live .
  20. Web site: Putney . Clifford . 2019 . Harry Clark Bentley : A Pioneering Accountant and the Founder of Bentley University (1877-1967) . December 9, 2022 . December 10, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221210030020/https://scholars.bentley.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1000&context=history_facpubs . live .
  21. Web site: The Vanguard: Official Student Newspaper of Bentley University . The Vanguard . 31 December 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120121051007/http://bentleyvanguard.com/ . 2012-01-21 . dead .
  22. http://www.bentleytelevision.com/about-bstv/
  23. Web site: Publications : Bentley . Bentley.edu . 2011-02-24 . 2011-02-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110208002114/http://www.bentley.edu/alumni/publications/index.cfm . 2011-02-08 .
  24. Web site: Fusio: The Bentley Undergraduate Research Journal Bentley University. www.bentley.edu. 2019-02-23. February 23, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190223184643/https://www.bentley.edu/academics/honors-program/fusio. live.
  25. Web site: Bentley University . URugby . February 20, 2015 . March 22, 2021 . April 17, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210417211021/https://www.urugby.com/team/bentley-university . live .
  26. Web site: Archived copy . 2015-03-16 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402140804/http://www.usaultimate.org/news/bentley-wins-mens-division-at-the-2014-d-iii-college-championships/ . 2015-04-02 .
  27. Web site: NCAA Division 2 Colleges, NCSA Power Rankings 2018 . NCSA College Power Ranking Report . February 12, 2019 . March 27, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190327092346/https://www.ncsasports.org/best-colleges/best-division-2-colleges . live .
  28. Web site: NCSA Power Rankings 2018, Top Athletic and academic universities . NCSA College Power Ranking Report . February 12, 2019 . February 9, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190209180750/https://www.ncsasports.org/best-colleges . live .
  29. Web site: Top Football Colleges, NCSA Power Rankings 2018 . NCSA College Power Ranking Report . February 14, 2019 . February 14, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190214181646/https://www.ncsasports.org/best-colleges/best-football-colleges . live .
  30. Web site: Division 1 Men's Ice Hockey Colleges, NCSA Power Rankings 2018 . NCSA College Power Ranking Report . February 14, 2019 . February 14, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190214181800/https://www.ncsasports.org/best-colleges/best-division-1-ice-hockey-colleges . live .
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  32. Web site: Hispanic Business, June 2007. "Hispanic Business, Shining Through" Derek Reveron . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140222042353/http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2007/5/31/shining_through.htm . February 22, 2014 .
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  34. Web site: Jack Perri Selected as Head Men's Basketball Coach. 5 June 2018. September 17, 2018. October 26, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181026192621/http://www.snhupenmen.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180605i2av5f. live.
  35. Web site: Jack Perri Selected as Head Men's Basketball Coach. 5 June 2018. September 17, 2018. October 26, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181026192621/http://www.snhupenmen.com/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/20180605i2av5f. live.
  36. Web site: Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant headline 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame class; Bentley's Barbara Stevens elected with six others . . en-US . 2020-04-05 . April 6, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200406062439/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/04/04/sports/kevin-garnett-kobe-bryant-headline-2020-basketball-hall-fame-class-bentleys-barbara-stevens-inducted/ . live .

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