six people stand in a line wearing different work outfits
The Office Dress Code: What Has Changed, and What Has Not?  Office culture has shifted to allow for more casual and authentic dress, says Babson Assistant Professor Emily Rosado-Solomon, but only to a point.
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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.
August 21, 2024

Posted in Insights

Photos of Gaurang Agarwal, Riva Babaria, Alessandra Chiara Halim, Ananya Gandikota, and Selvin Perdomo.
The Entrepreneurial Spirit Runs Through the Class of 2028 Before they even arrive on campus, the Class of 2028 is redefining what entrepreneurship means for Babson. Get to know some members of the incoming class.
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Melissa Savignano
Writer
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.
August 20, 2024

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Anirudh Dhebar speaks in front of an auditorium audience
Don’t Fall for These 3 Marketing Myths—Here’s What to Do Instead Here’s how entrepreneurs can leverage marketing to boost sales, help maximize their companies' potential and enable internal alignment around goals, writes Professor Anirudh Dhebar in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
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August 20, 2024

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Eliana Crosina poses for a portrait
An Award-Winning Professor Studies Entrepreneurship’s Human Side A recipient of the prestigious Emerging Scholar Award from the Academy of Management, Eliana Crosina ’05, MBA’11, takes a personal approach in her robust research of entrepreneurship.
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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.
August 14, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Illustration depicting faculty research
The Role of Research: To Learn, to Solve, to Inspire With the support of the College and its community, Babson professors pursue a sizable amount of research in a wide range of fields. Their work influences, inspires, and makes an impact around the globe and in the classroom.
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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.
August 13, 2024

Posted in Insights, Outcomes

Educators collaborate while stading around a table
‘A Small College with a Global Footprint’ Babson Academy expands Entrepreneurial Thought & Action to new regions around the world with unique programs for high school students and teachers, university educators, and undergraduate and graduate students.
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August 13, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Leslie Chiu smiles for a photo in the Sorenson Center for the Arts
Leslie Chiu on the Intersection of Business and the Arts Leslie Chiu recently was promoted to associate dean of campus life, overseeing BabsonARTS, which she led as director since 2019.
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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.
August 13, 2024

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Collage of photos of Global Scholars
‘Profoundly Transformative’: Global Scholars in Their Words As the Global Scholars Program marks its 10-year anniversary, current and recent Global Scholars reflect on the importance and enduring impact of the transformational experience.
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August 13, 2024

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Patrick Scanlon poses for a portrait
Taking Action to Help Others Find Their Path Patrick Scanlon MSEL’23 seizes opportunities to inspire others, particularly those with disabilities, to embrace self-leadership and pursue their full potential.
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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.
August 13, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Olivia Soffer and Matia Cristiani pose with their trophies
Athletics’ Sweet Season of Success Headlined by an historic national championship, the spring was a season of accomplishments accolades for Babson Athletics.
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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.
August 13, 2024

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