Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts, received a $1 million grant from Pricewaterhouse Coopers International to help establish the university’s Center for Women and Business. The center will be under the direction of Betsy Myers, chief operating officer of the 2008 Obama election campaign.
The center will provide resources for women to explore their opportunities in the global economy. The center will also serve as an advocacy organization to increase opportunities for women in the corporate world.
Gloria Larson, president of Bentley University, stated, “Despite significant advances made over the past several decades, women are still dramatically underrepresented in executive suites and boardrooms. Our vision of a resource for advancing women into business leadership roles is becoming a reality through the new Center for Women and Business at Bentley.”