The Bentley Vanguard

Dear students, Welcome to a new academic year at Bentley University. Whether you're arriving on campus for the first time or entering your final year before graduating, I’m sure you’re already thinking about what comes next: your first college classes, which clubs you’ll join this year, choosing a major or preparing for your post-Bentley career. If you’ve been paying attention to the news this summer, it’s no secret that the higher education landscape is changing fast.

The list of college dorm room essentials — twin XL comforters, shower caddies and power strips — was familiar, but the individuals behind the belongings, members of Bentley’s Class of 2030, arrived on campus for Move-In Day with unique stories, experiences and goals. The incoming class of approximately 1,053 students represents 34 states and territories and 43 countries, including Brazil, China, Colombia, Ghana and Spain.

Rankings Based on Student Experience The rankings in The Princeton Review’s 2027 Best Colleges guide are based on student surveys and feedback, reflecting students’ perceptions of the value and effectiveness of the resources and support provided by Bentley’s Career Development team. “Career services showed me how to take the initiative when connecting with employers at career events, on LinkedIn, and even through the application process.

Bentley Career Outcomes: Top Industries, Skills and Cities In its 2026 list, LinkedIn identified capital markets, technology and internet and accounting as the top industries for Bentley graduates. Boston, New York City and Hartford, Connecticut, were listed as the top cities for Bentley alumni beginning their careers. Data storage technologies, investment banking and project management were identified as the skills most strongly associated with Bentley graduates.

It takes time to build close friendships, so try to approach the process with patience. You may start slowly, and that’s totally OK –– it doesn't mean you’re doing anything wrong. Reach out to your orientation leader or resident assistant, new classmates, club members or teammates. Talk to your resident director in your residence hall or a professor after class or during office hours. They may be able to point out clubs, programs or students with similar interests.

Kristina Esserian ’26 majored in Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and minors in Law and Philosophy. She aims to use organizational and leadership skills to be an agent of change. In 2026, she wrote and self-published “Marley’s Magic Overalls,” a children’s book focused on empathy building. She also launched Marley’s Magic, a story-based empathy education platform for children ages 3 to 7 years old, and an Instagram account.

Skip to main content Menu Photo by Jon Cospito 4 Bentley Lessons That Set Me Up for Success July 29, 2026 As far back as I remember, I was always looking for a side hustle to earn money. Today it’s called “passive income” and has become mainstream — but back then it wasn’t even a term, much less a thought for most 8-year-olds. But my brain has always been wired this way, for puzzles, always trying to figure out the next move.

Skip to main content Menu A Bentley student networks with a recruiter during a career fair on campus. Photo by Katherine Avendano. Most Bentley students complete at least one internship before graduating, and these proven strategies help them stand out July 22, 2026 College students know that internships are an essential career steppingstone — but landing one has gotten a lot harder.

During its impressive run to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ semifinals, the French national football team captured the hearts of fans worldwide. Forward Kylian Mbappé made history by winning the prestigious FIFA World Cup Golden Boot for the second time after scoring 10 goals in the tournament. As the official base camp training site for l’Équipe de France de Football, Bentley got to share in the team’s journey as they trained for matches and built impactful community connections.

Skip to main content Menu Image by Griffin Gillespie on Shutterstock Bentley professor Betsy Stoner’s research explores how reef fish scatter when baby lemon sharks swim by — and why the reaction may matter for ocean ecosystems July 7, 2026 Not all sharks live up to the reputation of the great white in Jaws. In fact, very few do. But in the ocean, even baby lemon sharks instill brief but powerful moments of fear in smaller fish.