Dear Reader,
This is a particularly exciting time in Bryant University’s 161-year history. As we unveil the Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center (BELC), a state-of-the-art facility that embodies our commitment to experiential learning and academic excellence, we honor our legacy while eagerly anticipating the future with determination and purpose.
The BELC is a testament to Bryant’s dedication to providing real-world, hands-on experiences that prepare our students to become confident, accomplished leaders. We are thrilled to introduce you to the innovative spaces and inspiring individuals that bring this new building to life, laying the groundwork for the strategic expansion of our campus and the continued success of our students.
Bryant graduates are known for their competitive spirit and innovative mindset. They consistently push boundaries and make a significant impact on the world, and our legacy is defined by the leaders they become.
When students take their first steps around our wrought iron archway, they enter a community that shapes their growth and strengthens their resolve.
In this issue, we proudly feature alumni who exemplify this tenacious Bulldog spirit: Andrew Goldberg ’02, Vimbai Masiyiwa ’17, Valerie Mankus ’08, and Tom Madden ’08. Their stories, along with those of other trailblazers across our history, are woven throughout these pages. I hope they will inspire future generations of Bulldogs to strive for greatness and have the confidence to lead in a quickly changing world.
As we look to the future, we must also honor those who have paved the way for our achievements. Visionaries like Bill ’67, ’22H and Sue Conaty, along with their fellow founding members of the Jacobs Society, have left an indelible mark on our community. They are respected for their vision and driven by their desire to shape the future of Bryant. Their leadership and generosity have empowered our students to become the trailblazers of a new era, ready to write the next chapter in Bryant’s remarkable story.
—Ross Gittell, Ph.D.
President, Bryant University
