Pioneering Faculty Spirits
The work of W. Michael Hoffman and M. Lynne Markus may be on different planes, but the two Bentley professors are both pioneering spirits. Their work in the business ethics and...
Metro State a Model for Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution
In early February Metropolitan State College of Denver Deputy Provost for Academic Affairs Luis Torres traveled to Washington D.C., to participate in a briefing on the role of...
New Education Building
If everything goes as scheduled, the 993 classroom seats and 87 faculty offices in Middle Tennessee State University’s new College of Education Building will be teeming with...
Reasons For A Child To Repeat First Grade
Reasons for requiring a child to repeat the first grade may go far beyond the basic “three R’s,” reveals a study by two Texas A&M University education psychologists....
Community Involvement
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Improving Science Education For English Language Learners
The saying “It’s Greek to me” can be applied to auto mechanics, foreign languages or even scientific principles — and since science can pose particular challenges to all students, those already struggling to learn English are even more at risk. Thanks, however, to Rafael Lara-Alecio and Fuhui Tong of the Middle School Science for English language learners (MSSELL) project at Texas A&M University, improvements are being made in science education and literacy for students at risk because of limited English proficiency or family income.
- Kaiser-Theatre Program
- New Education Building
Diversity
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Education Without Borders
Every second year, hundreds of tertiary students from all over the world and from all walks of life gather in the United Arab Emirates for one purpose – to exchange ideas on how to make the world a better place. The platform for such intensive thinking, discussion and knowledge sharing is Education Without Borders (EWB) – one of the flagship conferences of the Higher Colleges of Technology.
- Diversity at SC
- Walker Center Opens
Faculty Initiatives
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Pioneering Faculty Spirits
The work of W. Michael Hoffman and M. Lynne Markus may be on different planes, but the two Bentley professors are both pioneering spirits. Their work in the business ethics and information systems continues to change the face of higher education and corporate America.
- Redefining Business Education
- Partnership With Metro Nashville Public Schools
Globalization
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A Boost from Grant Thornton
A gift of $50,000 from Grant Thornton LLP is opening doors for Bentley University students to use their knowledge for the greater social good. The new funding supports student internships with nongovernmental organizations in Ghana, West Africa including expanding Bentley’s existing partnership with the Mmofra Trom Center.
- Global Perspectives
- China Exchange Program
Innovation
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Bentley Microfinance Initiative Takes Aim at Poverty
An honors finance class at Bentley University paved the way for the creation of an innovative student-run micro lending organization that is now fueling economic and community development by providing loans of up to $6,000 to local small business owners. In spring 2009, the Bentley Microcredit Initiative (BMI) issued its first-ever loan to Linda Joy, a former welfare Mom turned entrepreneur.
- Window to MTSU
- Make my own car - an impossible dream comes true
Recognition & Awards
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He's Number One
Kwadwo “Kojo” Asare made history as the first recipient of a doctoral degree from Bentley University when he earned his PhD in Accountancy in May 2009.
- Ending One Decade, Beginning Another On High Note
- Wall Street Journal Honors Marketing Prof
Research & Development
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Family Intervention Reduce Risk for Depression
Cognitive behavioral intervention for families may help prevent depression in parents with a history of depression and in their 9- to 15-year-old children, new research has found. The study is the first to test this kind of program for families with a depressed parent.
- Study Explores Pneumonia’s Myriad Causes
- Soldiers’ Mysterious Lung Disease Identified
Sustainability & Environment
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Researcher Studies Greenhouse Gas
Researchers studying climate now have a new tool at their disposal: daily global measurements of carbon dioxide and water vapor in a key part of Earth’s atmosphere. The data are courtesy of the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument on NASA’s Aqua spacecraft and confirm the mainstream scientific view that large changes in the climate are likely over the next century.
- Childhood Fascination Leads UALR Scientist to Field Research
- When Maroon is Green
