1997-2002: Growth & Change
In 1997 the college welcomed its 6th President, Joseph G. Morone. Mr. Morone came to Bentley with a background in political science and technological policy, and he focused his efforts on integrating tehnology fully into life and work at Bentley. In addition, Mr. Morone also led the college through acquisition of more property, which it would soon use to make Bentley living even more comprehensive.
The sprawling athletic fields now visible from Forest Street on your way in and out of campus were acquired in 1999. The 33 acres formerly served as the DeVincent Farm.
With the space regained from the former site of athletic fields, the college got underway building what are now the Copley North & South apartments, which opened in 2001.
In keeping with President Morone's aim to increase the ubiquity of technology on campus, the Smith Academic Technology Center opened in 2000.
The Student Center, which has recently benefitted from a major renovation, originally opened in 2002.