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1991: An Era Ends

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John Nichol (L), Joseph Cronin (C), and Gregory Adamian (R), at Bentley's 1973 Convocation. Mr. Cronin was the speaker that year. 

 

 

 

After two decades of guiding Bentley through a period of historic growth, President Adamian retired in 1991. However, after Mr. Adamian's departure the college was left in the capable hands of Joseph M. Cronin, who was selected to be Bentley's 5th President. As you can see from this photo, taken in 1973, he was already a familiar face on campus!

 

 

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Portrait of President Cronin. 

 

 

Mr. Cronin came to Bentley from the field of educational administration, and brought a keen eye for productive, forward-thinking policies. During his years at Bentley, the college launched the Service-Learning Program and opened the Trading Room - two initiatives that continue to make Bentley special and improve opportunities for students and the larger community.