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President Spinelli with students at orientation

President Spinelli Reflects on Rankings, Leadership, and Planning for Babson’s Future U.S. News & World Report named Babson the No. 1 undergraduate school for entrepreneurship for the 23rd consecutive time. But with recognition comes responsibility, says President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD.

By 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.

September 9, 2019

Tagged Ranking, Commentary, Centennial

Posted in Community

Sinan Erzurumlu, a Babson professor of innovation and operations management

Determining the Value of the Next IPO and Preparing for the Academic Year This week in faculty news: Babson professors’ papers and expertise appear in national media.

By Bryan Lipiner

Writer

Bryan Lipiner

Bryan Lipiner is the Senior Manager for Social Media and Content Marketing at Babson College. Since arriving at Babson in 2019, he has dramatically scaled engagement and followings on Babson’s social media channels, led award-winning social media campaigns, written for Babson Thought & Action, and more. Prior to Babson, he worked as a reporter and editor at the Record-Journal newspaper in central Connecticut. Bryan received his undergraduate degree in journalism from Quinnipiac University in 2015.

September 5, 2019

Tagged Faculty, Research, Commentary

Posted in Insights

Babson Welcomes Class of 2023 On August 30, the Babson community welcomed more than 600 new students and their families to campus for Orientation.

By Kait Smith Lanthier

September 5, 2019

Tagged Undergraduate, Student Life

Posted in Community

4 Questions with April Chen ’19 April Chen ’19 reflects on her journey to Babson, building—and pivoting—her venture, and her favorite Babson moments.

By Kait Smith Lanthier

September 5, 2019

Tagged Undergraduate, Alumni, Startups

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

On Centennial Founder’s Day, a Celebration for Babson Founder’s Day recognizes Roger W. Babson, founder and first president of Babson College, and honors his passion for entrepreneurship, education, and philanthropy.

By Kait Smith Lanthier

September 4, 2019

Tagged Centennial, Campus

Posted in Community

Centennial Celebration Brings Distinguished Entrepreneurs Back to Babson This September, 20 members of the Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs® will return to Babson to celebrate the College’s Centennial and the future of entrepreneurship.

By Kait Smith Lanthier

September 3, 2019

Tagged Centennial, Startups, Technology

Posted in Community

Alumni Who Pitched Ideas on 'Shark Tank' Return to Babson At this year's Babson Connect: Worldwide, part of the College’s Centennial Celebration, four Babson alumni shared their experiences pitching on ABC’s "Shark Tank."

By Bryan Lipiner

Writer

Bryan Lipiner

Bryan Lipiner is the Senior Manager for Social Media and Content Marketing at Babson College. Since arriving at Babson in 2019, he has dramatically scaled engagement and followings on Babson’s social media channels, led award-winning social media campaigns, written for Babson Thought & Action, and more. Prior to Babson, he worked as a reporter and editor at the Record-Journal newspaper in central Connecticut. Bryan received his undergraduate degree in journalism from Quinnipiac University in 2015.

September 3, 2019

Tagged Alumni, Campus, Centennial, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Food Entrepreneurship, Startups

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Scenes from Babson Summer Receptions From Bermuda to Bangkok and from coast to coast in the United States, the Babson community gathered to welcome new students and their families in cities far and near.

By Kait Smith Lanthier

August 30, 2019

Tagged Alumni, Undergraduate, Global

Posted in Community

How Gen Z Is Preparing to Tackle Global Challenges These bright minds have big feelings about big problems. They emphasize authenticity and values-driven action. But, how can that passion get channeled into sustainable, positive social impact?

By Erika Buckley

August 29, 2019

Tagged Advice, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Leadership, Social Innovation

Posted in Insights

Is a Recession on the Horizon? Could we be heading toward a possible recession? Babson faculty weigh in on the chances of one happening, and what to expect if it occurs.

By Bryan Lipiner

Writer

Bryan Lipiner

Bryan Lipiner is the Senior Manager for Social Media and Content Marketing at Babson College. Since arriving at Babson in 2019, he has dramatically scaled engagement and followings on Babson’s social media channels, led award-winning social media campaigns, written for Babson Thought & Action, and more. Prior to Babson, he worked as a reporter and editor at the Record-Journal newspaper in central Connecticut. Bryan received his undergraduate degree in journalism from Quinnipiac University in 2015.

August 28, 2019

Tagged Faculty, Research, Advice

Posted in Insights

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