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Colorful houses line the hillside overlooking the beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Rebuilding Puerto Rico: How Cameron McKenzie Is Bringing Babson Grit to Fiscal Reform Appointed to a new role by President Biden, Cameron McKenzie ’07, MBA’12 is helping reshape Puerto Rico’s financial future. It’s a position honor that carries great personal significance despite the unexpected emotional toll.

By 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.

January 16, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Graduate, Undergraduate

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

a packed stadium watches a college football game

Tackling the Big Changes in College Football As a labor economist and a mom of a college football player, Megan Way P’26 is interested in the sport’s human costs. With the title game approaching, the Babson professor considers the state of big-time college football.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

January 15, 2025

Tagged Faculty, Thought Leadership

Posted in Insights

Chloe Samaha poses for a photo at a display for her company

I Wasted So Much Time By Not Doing These 4 Things When I Started My Business Here’s what I’ve learned by building my business and what I would do differently if I could start over, writes Chloe Samaha ’25 in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.

By Chloe Samaha ’25

January 14, 2025

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Startups, Undergraduate, Class of 2025

Posted in Insights

Srilekha Reddy MBA’25, Geeth Devara MSBA’24, Christopher McKay MSBA’24, and Richard Legler MSBA’24 pose for a photo while holding a trophy.

Masters of the Broom: Babson Grad Students Go Curling A lifelong aficionado of curling, Richard Legler MSBA’24 came to Babson determined to start a team. Regular Friday practices, tournaments, and good times followed.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

January 13, 2025

Tagged Graduate, Student Life, Athletics, Campus

Posted in Community

An aisle of beauty products on display at a makeup store

Gen Alpha Skin Care Craze: Babson Professors Decode the Tween Beauty Boom Babson marketing experts explore the booming $4.7B tween skin care market, which is fueled by social media and raises ethical concerns.

By 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.

January 10, 2025

Tagged Faculty, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Insights

Babson graduates walk at Commencement ceremony.

Babson’s Specialized Master’s Class of 2024 Reaches Historic Employment Rate Babson’s Class of 2024 Master of Science graduates reached a record-breaking 97% employment average within six months of graduation, showcasing a consistent trend of employers seeking professionals with a focused expertise that spans multiple industries.

By Sarah Coppinger

Writer

Sarah Coppinger

Sarah Coppinger is a writer for Babson Thought & Action. With a passion for storytelling and an eye for strategy, Sarah enjoys writing about students’ diverse experiences at Babson and their outstanding career achievements as alumni. Babson’s entrepreneurial spirit fuels Sarah’s drive, and she is thrilled to contribute to its dynamic community. When Sarah’s not writing for Babson Thought & Action, she can be found spending time with her family, enjoying weekends away on Cape Cod, and brushing up on her skills as a hobby photographer.

January 9, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Graduate, Class of 2024

Posted in Outcomes

Babson students on Babson's snowy campus

Technology Meets Compassion: Uwill Founder Brings Mental Wellness Solutions to College Students Babson lessons helped create Uwill, a mental wellness platform for college students in immediate need, says founder Michael London ’92.

By 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.

January 8, 2025

Tagged Advice, Alumni, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Student Life

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Jonathan Griffiths stands outside the Weissman Foundry

How to Prototype: Try These 4 Simple Tips to Turn Blank Pages into Blueprints Here’s how you can use prototyping to bring your business ideas to life, writes Weissman Foundry director Jonathan Griffiths in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.

By Jonathan Griffiths

January 7, 2025

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Startups

Posted in Insights

Jolie Wyatt ’26 smiles and makes a heart gesture with her hands

From Acceptance to Leadership: The Personal Journey of Babson’s SGA President After facing personal challenges as a teen, Jolie Wyatt ’26 came to Babson, where she found acceptance and became an entrepreneurial leader. She serves as president of Babson’s Student Government Association.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

January 6, 2025

Tagged Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Startups, Student Life, Undergraduate, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Women's Leadership, Class of 2026

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

A bright winter’s day on the campus of Babson College

Babson Professors Look Ahead to 2025 Much happens in a year. Reflecting on the months to come, Babson professors took time to discuss what they’re looking forward to in 2025.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

January 3, 2025

Tagged Faculty, Thought Leadership

Posted in Community, Insights

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