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Mini Golf Fever Sweeps Jakarta: An Entrepreneurial Success Story » A new Instagram-friendly mini golf course, originally conceived at Babson, has sparked enthusiasm in Jakarta, Indonesia.
By Hillary Chabot
Leadership
Why Is Integrity Important in Leadership? » Integrity in leadership leads to loyal customers, increased profits, and a better world for all. We looked at different situations where this plays out.
By Hillary Chabot
Faculty
Meet the New Faculty Helping to Shape Babson’s Students » New faculty on campus means a new wave of expertise and excitement. In the 2023–2024 academic year, 15 new faculty members bring their invigoration and innovation to Babson’s classrooms.
By Melissa Savignano
Alumni
Babson Pride: 10 Alumni Talk About Babson’s No. 10 Ranking » At the traditional Back to Babson celebration, alumni across the decades shared their enthusiasm for Babson being ranked the 10th best college in America.
By Eric Beato
Faculty
The Impact of Investing in Faculty » Andrew Mandell ’61 and Joyce Mandell H’22 expand their support of Babson’s faculty by establishing a new endowed professorship, which has been awarded to Elizabeth Swanson P’19.
By Eric Beato
Babson Briefs
Alumni
Make Your Mark, Babson’s Annual Day of Giving, Is October 4 »
Faculty
Professor Candida Brush Honored with the Bala Iyer Lifetime Achievement in Scholarship Award »
Leadership
President Spinelli Named to the Boston Business Journal Power 50 »
Faculty
Two Professors Named to Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award Shortlist »
Diversity and Inclusion
Jerry Epps Earns Honors for Supplier Diversity Leadership »
Centennial
Babson’s Centennial Campaign Passes $500 Million Mark and Sets New Fundraising Goal »
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Career
Babson Ranked the 10th Best College in America » With its impressive student outcomes, Babson rates among the nation’s elite schools in the WSJ/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings.
By Eric Beato
Entrepreneurship Education
No. 1 Again: What Babson’s Latest Rankings Mean for the College » Babson hits an “unprecedented tier” amid a surge of sky-high rankings, including U.S. News & World Report naming the College the No. 1 undergraduate school for entrepreneurship for the 27th consecutive time.
By Hillary Chabot
Leadership
Why Is Leadership Important? » Why is leadership important? Babson faculty offer their expertise on the definition and value of leadership skills.
By Eric Beato
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The Age of AI: Seven Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know » At the dawn of this new generative AI era, Babson College faculty and alumni explore the ramifications, dangers, and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
By Kara Baskin
News & Stories
Entrepreneurial Leadership
What Is Entrepreneurial Leadership? » Entrepreneurial leaders harness the power of relationships and put people first, and that enables them to take on and solve daunting challenges.
By Elizabeth Atwater
Campus
Trivia Time: How Well Do You Know Babson? » What’s the weight of the Babson World Globe? When did Roger Babson run for president? What pro team practiced on campus in the 1960s? Test your brain on all things Babson.
By John Crawford
Entrepreneurship
U.S. GEM Report: Entrepreneurial Activity Reaches Record Levels » U.S. entrepreneurial activity has hit its highest level in the history of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. Entrepreneurship in manufacturing also is growing.
By John Crawford
Finance
Meet a Key Executive Behind the Babson College Fund’s Success » As the hands-on finance and investment class Babson College Fund celebrates 25 years, executive in residence Jim Spencer ’73 reflects on its extensive growth.
By Hillary Chabot
Alumni
Joining the Peace Corps as a Retiree: The Challenges and the Rewards » Brian Lynch ’79 brings a lifetime of experiences to the Peace Corps. Serving as a retiree is not common, and he talks about the rewards and challenges he faces.
By John Crawford
Entrepreneurship
A Personal Journey of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition » A Babson alumnus pursues a different type of entrepreneurial opportunity, by focusing on growing an existing business, rather than launching a new one.
By John Crawford
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