Four people pose for a photo with the award
Babson’s Blank School, Frank & Eileen Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Honored at GCEC Babson College earned three distinctions at the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers conference, including the GCEC Center of Entrepreneurial Leadership Award and two for the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership.
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November 20, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Cheryl Kiser speaks in front of an executive education class
Skip the Small Talk—Use This Powerful Tool to Build Meaningful Relationships and Create Lasting Change Unlock the power of public narrative and discover why it’s important for entrepreneurs to reflect on the experiences and values that have shaped them, writes Cheryl Kiser in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
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November 20, 2024

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Andrea Ashford-Hicks speaks in front of the class
Science Meets Capital: Inside Boston’s Biotech Innovation Scene Angel investor Ben Littauer and Cayuga Biotech CEO Andrea Ashford-Hicks offer a unique perspective on founders and investors to students in the New Tech Ventures blog.
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November 19, 2024

Posted in New Tech Ventures Blog

Aidan Kittredge speaks to the class in front of a video screen
From Accelerator to Success: Lessons from Aidan Kittredge and Techstars Graduates Aidan Kittredge of Techstars and several founders who have graduated from the Techstars accelerator program share startup advice with students in the New Tech Ventures blog.
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November 14, 2024

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Babson's wide-reaching sustainability efforts were on display during Babson's student-run Sustainability Fair in September. (Photo: Nic Czarnecki)
Going Greener: Babson's Campus-Wide Sustainability Gets a Boost Babson College is leading campus-wide sustainability efforts, from locally sourced campus dining to student-driven eco-initiatives.
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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 14, 2024

Posted in Community

Colette A.M. Phillips gestures while speaking behind a podium
Babson’s Inclusive Excellence Summit Highlights Expanding Opportunities   Serial entrepreneur and author Colette A.M. Phillips delivers the keynote address at Babson’s second annual Inclusive Excellence Summit, which celebrates the College’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
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Eric Beato
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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 13, 2024

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Kristi Girdharry, director of Babson's Writing Center, hosted writing instructors from more than 30 higher education institutions to discuss the impact of AI on writing and research. (Photo: Nic Czarnecki)
AI in Action: How Babson Students Use Technology to Transform Research and Business  Babson students discussed how AI transformed their academic and professional fields at a writing symposium hosted by Babson’s AI lab The Generator.
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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 6, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Photo taken through glass of a professor and students
Unscripted Moment: Classroom Reflection In our occasional photo series, staff photographer Nic Czarnecki reflects on capturing Assistant Professor of Practice Bill Pacheco and his graduate students meeting after class at Olin Hall.
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November 6, 2024

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Photo of Michael Prinkey outside the First Generation Student Success Office
For First-Generation Students, New Initiatives and Office Bring Resources to the Forefront As Babson’s first manager of First-Generation Student Success, Michael Prinkey draws from over a decade of mentorship experience.
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Melissa Savignano
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Melissa Savignano
Melissa Savignano, a content marketing manager at Babson College, has worked in higher education for almost a decade, where she tells authentic, compelling campus and community stories. Before Babson, she managed communications for Boston University’s largest college, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. She previously worked in client relations, helping brands of various sizes launch content marketing strategies and storytelling initiatives. When not at work, you will find her in the city of Boston, probably at the movie theater.
November 1, 2024

Posted in Community

Two presenters speak in front of the New Tech Ventures class
Investing in AI Technologies: What We Learned from Erez Capital Founder Michael Benezra and venture partner Stephen Grant offer insights on leveraging networks and diverse skills to students in the New Tech Ventures blog.
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November 1, 2024

Posted in New Tech Ventures Blog