From: Graduate Academic Advising & Engagement
Date: April 15
Subject: Grad Insider: You Don't Want to Miss This!


Stay up to date on important information from Graduate Academic Advising & Engagement

In this edition of The Grad Insider, we’re highlighting Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) and upcoming events on the Grad Horizon. You’ll also find important reminders on graduation and program completion, details for May Commencement, and our latest Student Spotlight.

A Note to Our Amazing Graduate Students...

The final month of the academic year has all of us in Graduate Academic Advising and Engagement feeling especially sentimental. We’re so grateful to work with such amazing students on a daily basis; and are excited to see what you do beyond Bentley. This week is Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW), and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate who you are and what you've done. Check out the full list of GSAW events here.

GSA Elections Are Still Open

Step up, get involved, and make your mark on the graduate student experience - this is your chance to lead and represent your peers at Bentley. There’s still time to apply and be part of something impactful.

Key Dates (Updated):

  • Applications Due: Friday, April 17 (11:59 PM)
  • Candidates Announced: Monday, April 20
  • Campaigning: April 20–26
  • Voting: April 27–28
  • Winners Announced: TBD

Important Notes:

  • Candidates must run as a pair (President + Senior VP)
  • Must be eligible to serve through the full academic year (graduate no sooner than May 2027)
  • Minimum 3.20 GPA and good academic standing required

📝 Apply here!

Student Spotlight

This edition’s Student Spotlight features Mohamed Doumbia, an MSBA student whose work sits at the intersection of AI, civic engagement, and social impact. From co-hosting the LLMs & AI Agents Hub to exploring responsible AI in real-world contexts, Mohamed is helping shape how emerging technologies can support more ethical and effective systems. 

We asked Mohamed how the MSBA program has supported this work, what skills have been most valuable, and how campus resources have contributed to his success. 

Read the full spotlight here

Advisor’s Corner

Graduation & Program Completion Reminders

Students planning to graduate must apply for Program Completion in Workday. This step is required and not automatic to be eligible for degree conferral. 

  • Summer 2026 graduates: Enter expected completion date 08/21/2026 

  • Fall 2026 graduates: Enter expected completion date 12/15/2026 

For Students Graduating in May

Students participating in May 2026 Commencement should review the main commencement website and be on the lookout for additional information from the Commencement Office.

Additionally, you should have received the Graduate Exit Survey in your inbox (from Percept Research) - your feedback helps improve the graduate experience. The survey will remain open through 4/21, and participants will be entered into a raffle for a $25 Amazon gift card.

The Graduate & PhD Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 15 from 4–6 PM in the Bentley Arena.

To our graduating students: Congratulations on this incredible milestone - we’re excited to celebrate all of your hard work and achievements with you! 

Join the GAAE Team This Summer 

Open Position: Digital Media & Data, Office Assistant 

We’re hiring a student to support digital media and data-focused projects, along with in-office support for students and staff. This role includes assisting with content creation, data tracking and analysis, and helping maintain internal tools and resources that support daily operations and student engagement. 

Learn more and apply in Workday. 

🗓️ Dates to Remember

4/20 - Patriot's Day: University offices closed, no classes
4/26 - Last day of Spring six-week second session classes
5/6 - Last day of Spring full semester classes
5/15 - Graduate and PHD Commencement 

Check the Academic Calendar to stay informed about important academic deadlines.
 

Register for HireGrad Today!

Explore HireGrad, an additional platform from Graduate Career Development (GCD) that expands access to graduate-focused employer recruiting, career resources, and GCD services. Continue building your professional profile by joining HireGrad today!

Graduate Career Development will announce program winners (the programs with the most student sign-ups) at the Supper Club on 4/16 - ice cream will be on hand too!

📣 MBA Students: Share Your Experience with The Princeton Review

The Princeton Review is inviting MBA students at Bentley to complete a short, anonymous survey about your program experience. Your feedback helps inform future students and contributes to rankings and insights featured on their website and in publications.

It only takes a few minutes - your perspective makes an impact.

Take the survey here

Share your milestones for our Student Spotlight! 

What's something you or your peers have done lately that you're proud of? We'd love to highlight you and share your "wins" in one of our upcoming editions of the newsletter! Use the link below to share your accomplishments with us!

Link to Form




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