Bentley University just got its first Black president! According to a press release, Dr. Brent Chrite was named president of the university, located in Waltham, Massachusetts. He brings experience as a higher education leader with the belief that business can change lives for the better. “I believe the beauty of business lies in its ability to create solutions to human problems,” said Chrite in a press statement. “A Bentley University education weaves together business skills with the arts and sciences and empowers students to transform business, society and their communities. I’m excited to join Bentley and build upon this mission.” Throughout his career, Dr. Chrite has been instrumental in helping governments, foundations, and universities to develop programs and research initiatives aimed at bolstering capital development, emerging markets, entrepreneurism, and reducing poverty. He has worked to not only improve business education around the world, but he’s also helped to...