After hitting a drive, Babson golfers Camila Amaya ’28 and Aman Vantipalli '28 watch their balls in the air
A Game-Changing Gift Seeks to Take Babson Golf to the Next Level Dan Fireman MBA’00 has made a transformational gift to the Babson men’s and women’s golf teams. The gift seeks to elevate the teams to greater national prominence.
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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.
September 13, 2024

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Caitlin Capozzi speaks at a podium
All About the Students: A New Role for a Campus Leader  A longtime campus leader, Caitlin Capozzi is now Babson’s vice president for learner success and dean of campus life. She reflects on her new role and the school year ahead.
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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.
September 9, 2024

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Jason Shatsky poses for a photo with his arm raised in a baseball stadium
I Won $100,000 for My Business Pitch—and 3 Simple Strategies Helped Me Do It Here’s how entrepreneurs can effectively pitch their companies to potential customers and stakeholders, writes Jason Shatskys ’21 in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
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September 9, 2024

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Nasdaq Global Head of Listings Karen Snow '93, with Babson President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD, rings the opening bell at Nasdaq last week. Photo curtesy Nasdaq
From Babson to Nasdaq: Karen Snow ’93 on Her Journey to the Top of Global Finance Nasdaq executive Karen Snow reflects on her career and making Forbes’ 50 Women Over 50, and shares advice for women considering a role in finance.
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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.
September 6, 2024

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Young entrepreneurs collaborate as one writes on a white board
Young Entrepreneurs Drive ‘Bright Future,’ GEM U.S. Report Shows For the second consecutive year, 18- to 24-year-old entrepreneurs outpace older generations in starting or intending to start businesses, according to the milestone Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) United States 2023–2024 Report.
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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.
September 5, 2024

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With its impressive student outcomes, Babson has been ranked the second best college in America by The Wall Street Journal. (Photo: Nic Czarnecki/Babson College)
Babson Climbs to No. 2 in Wall Street Journal’s Rankings of the Best Colleges in the U.S. Ranked the second best college in the United States by The Wall Street Journal, Babson College continues to elevate entrepreneurship beyond business education with outstanding student outcomes, exceptional career preparation, and surging starting salaries.
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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.
September 4, 2024

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Jake Ross speaks during a presentation
Finding Loyal Customers for Long-Lasting Success Is Easier than You Think Here’s how to use social media, email newsletters, and public relations to build a community of loyal customers and achieve success for the long haul, writes Jake Ross ’24 in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
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September 4, 2024

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The exterior of the Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village
Investing in the Power of Education at the HELV Believers in the impact of education and of Babson, alumni have given their support to classrooms at the College’s new Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village. This is their story.
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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 30, 2024

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Image of a person holding out their hand with the letters AI
Generative AI: What It Does Well, and What It Doesn’t Looking beyond the polarizing hype, Babson management professor Peter Cohan breaks down the hits and misses of using generative AI, and details how to future proof your job.
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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 29, 2024

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Students and President Spinelli hold up 2028 sign at the front gate
Unscripted Moment: Presidential Welcome In our new occasional series, staff photographer Nic Czarnecki shares the story behind a moment that caught his eye. On move-in day, he captured President Spinelli welcoming students at the front gate.
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August 29, 2024

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