Kristi Girdharry sits for a portrait on campus
How a Writing Professor Embraces AI at Babson With her work with The Generator and in a new course this spring, Associate Teaching Professor Kristi Girdharry explores the complexities, ethics, and opportunities of artificial intelligence
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Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
November 29, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Patty Patria poses for a portrait
Babson CIO Patty Patria on Leading in Technology and the AI Transformation  As chief information officer since 2022, Patty Patria has led a transformation with the Information Technology Services Department to keep Babson ahead of the technological curve, especially on artificial intelligence.
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Eric Beato
Editor / Writer
Eric Beato
Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.
November 29, 2024

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Collage of student-athletes competing in club sports
The Rise of Club Sports at Babson With 34 teams at its peak—ranging from equestrian and e-sports to pickleball and polo—the rapid expansion of club sports taps into students’ interests and creates more athletic opportunities.
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Scott Dietz
Writer
Scott Dietz
Scott Dietz is Babson College's Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Dietz is responsible for the department's internal and external communications, including branding, campus engagement, marketing, social media, sponsorships and website management. Additional duties consist of event coverage, facilitation of interview requests, media pitching, video content, writing and editing. Before Babson, Dietz spent 13-plus years at fellow NEWMAC institution Wheaton College, worked for the NFL, New England Patriots, and in the media relations department with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. A native of South Park, PA, Dietz began his sports information career at Westminster College.
November 29, 2024

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Patrick Clarke smiles for a photo outdoors near water
An Ocean of Opportunity to Make a Difference Inspired by the natural wonders of Cape Cod, Patrick Clarke ’09 gives back by investing in marine conservation with his purpose-driven brand, Cape Clasp.
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November 29, 2024

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Students hold a large check mark to celebrate Make Your Mark
A Milestone Moment for Babson ELevates Campaign Surpassing $600 million, double its original goal, the Babson ELevates campaign continues to unite the community to support the College’s strategic initiatives.
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November 29, 2024

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President Spinelli holds up giant #2 signs
From the President: Entrepreneurs Continue to Lead the Way Babson’s early adoption of entrepreneurship education has yielded unprecedented results, exemplified by the historic No. 2 ranking by The Wall Street Journal.
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Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD
President
Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD
Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA‘92, PhD is the 14th president of Babson College. A successful entrepreneur, academic leader, and scholar, Dr. Spinelli assumed the role of president in July 2019, guiding the College through its centennial year and into its second century. Learn more about the President's Office.
November 29, 2024

Posted in Community, Outcomes

Sean Harrington Jr. ’20 and Julia (Lawlor) Harrington ’21
News, Notes, and Nods: Undergraduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's undergraduate alumni in the Winter 2024–2025 edition of Babson Magazine.
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November 29, 2024

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1990 MBAs
News, Notes, and Nods: Graduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's graduate alumni in the Winter 2024–2025 edition of Babson Magazine.
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November 29, 2024

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Exterior shot of Tomasso Hall
News, Notes, and Nods: In Memoriam Remembering the alumni and members of the Babson community who have passed recently and included in the Winter 2024–2025 edition of Babson Magazine.
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November 29, 2024

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Entrepreneurial lessons are woven into Elphaba's character and journey in the top-earning movie Wicked. (Photo: Universal Pictures)
Wicked Entrepreneurial? Startup Lessons from the Witch of the West Wicked offers entrepreneurial lessons as Elphaba’s journey of defiance and persistence aligns with the mindset needed to innovate and succeed, Babson Associate Professor Beth Wynstra says.
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Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
November 27, 2024

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