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Boston 26, the official FIFA host committee responsible for organizing World Cup watch parties and associated activities in Boston and the surrounding area, helped bring Community Training Day to the Bentley University campus — a chance for select local youth to engage with the French National Team.

French National Team Rolls In Then, the moment arrived. The team buses pulled onto campus, carrying players, coaches and staff to Bentley for the first time as the French National Team began settling into its World Cup training home. As the team stepped off the buses, they were welcomed by Bentley University President E. LaBrent Chrite, who greeted players and staff as they arrived on campus.

How does the French national team’s presence on campus impact access to Lower Campus facilities? Throughout the team’s stay on campus, the Bentley Arena, baseball and soccer fields will be fenced off and completely inaccessible to give the team privacy so they can focus on training. The Dana Center will be open with limited hours. The Fitness Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday (except on observed holidays), for individuals with a valid Bentley ID.

Photos above by Maddie Schroeder. Additional images courtesy of Bentley students. Alexandra Gunning ’26 Major: Economics-Finance “My time at Bentley has been unforgettable, challenging and incredibly rewarding. I am so grateful for the professors, mentors and friends who supported me along the way. I am excited to announce that I will be joining the team at Skyward Specialty Insurance as a financial planning and analysis analyst.

Skip to main content Menu Photo by Maddie Schroeder Bentley Professor Gary David shares how rituals shape transformative moments May 19, 2026 Why do students wear caps and gowns to commencement and turn their tassels once the degree is officially conferred? Why do couples gather family and friends for a wedding ceremony? According to Bentley Professor of Sociology and Experience Design Gary David, traditions recognize a transformative experience in a way that’s both shared and visible.

What are some official FIFA field standards? A big one is the height of the grass cut, which is just under an inch. Then there’s the way we cut the field in a specific pattern and paint the field lines. We’re also taking steps to speed up the ball roll a little bit, even though we’re pretty darn close to FIFA guidelines.

Under sunny skies and warm temperatures, the football field buzzed with excitement as graduates took their seats. It was finally time to celebrate their big moment. At the undergraduate ceremony, Bentley President E. LaBrent Chrite expressed his confidence in the Class of 2026. “You have earned an education that uniquely positions you to impact the marketplace as well as the human condition.

Destination: Vienna, Austria + Copenhagen, Denmark Major: Marketing Why I wanted to study abroad: When selecting colleges, I knew I wanted the opportunity to study abroad for an entire year. That was in large part why I chose Bentley. I believe that travel is one of the most effective ways to build empathy and form genuine human connections. Staying in one place can be comfortable, but it can also limit your worldview and restrict opportunities for learning and personal growth.

For Amanda Hesser ’93, home isn’t just a place to live. It’s a place for self-expression and for building community. Not to mention a place that she’s currently in the middle of renovating, which is in large part what led the former New York Times food editor and co-founder and CEO of Food52 to launch Homeward, her new digital newsletter focused on home, lifestyle and, of course, all the details of her own remodeling project.

Can blockbuster films meaningfully sustain theaters — and what do more blockbusters mean for smaller films? “As we head into summer 2026, it’s looking like a good, maybe even great, year for movie theaters — especially given the doom and gloom that pervaded the industry during and after the pandemic. I believe 2026 is poised to be the best year at the box office since the pandemic.