Alcade Fabrice Uwonkunda stands in front of a sculpture of the word Kigali
Reflections from a Healthcare Entrepreneur in Rwanda With a little help and inspiration from Babson, an entrepreneur in Rwanda focuses on addressing cancer and women’s health. In his own words, he tells his personal story.
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March 20, 2024

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Maren Butler sitting in the stands at Fenway Park
‘Game-Changing’ Careers at the Intersection of Sports and Data With analytics jobs on the rise, recent Babson graduates find success using their education to inform data careers in the professional sports industry.
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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.
March 18, 2024

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Coach Jon Anderson talks to a soccer player
Babson’s Soccer Community Honors Its Legendary Coach In honor of Jon Anderson ’75, P’04 ’08 ’13 ’13, who has led the men’s soccer team at Babson for 38 seasons, the College community has come together to endow his head coaching position.
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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.
March 13, 2024

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Cyril Camus addresses a room full of people sitting at tables while behind him is a model globe
Learning, Networking, and Connecting in Singapore The latest edition of Babson Connect Worldwide touched down in Singapore, a vibrant country that made for a fitting setting for the global entrepreneurial summit.
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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.
March 11, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Audrey McLoghlin listens among a group of students in a classroom
From L.A. to Babson: Audrey McLoghlin Ignites Entrepreneurial Sparks During recent visits on campus and in Los Angeles, Audrey McLoghlin inspires students with her impactful contributions to empowering women entrepreneurs at the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership.
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March 8, 2024

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Karen Slack stands in front of theater curtains.
Beyond Her Voice: Karen Slack’s Entrepreneurial Insights Take Center Stage at Babson During her upcoming residency, the world-renowned soprano hopes to inspire the next generation of opera enthusiasts and cultivate a greater appreciation for the arts, while also imparting valuable lessons in branding, presentation, and the importance of connecting with audiences.
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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.
March 8, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

A manager checks a list at a coffee shop
3 Common Myths About Franchising That You Need to Stop Believing In an article from Entrepreneur magazine, Ab Igram MBA‘96 and Vincent Onyemah debunk myths about franchising and demonstrate why the model is an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs to create and scale economic and social value.
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March 7, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Two students raise their arms during the stage performance
Theater Success Sets Stage for Babson Students to Act on Creativity, Collaboration In a “historic moment for theater at Babson,” student actors explore the intersection of creativity and entrepreneurship at a prestigious theater festival with their production of Kingdom City, directed by Associate Professor Beth Wynstra.
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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.
March 6, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Nairi Enright ’24 teaches in front of a class
Making a Good First Impression Takes More Than a Firm Handshake In her senior-led seminar at Babson, Nairi Enright ’24 explores how to navigate those first encounters in life, whether at the office, the classroom, or the party.
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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.
March 5, 2024

Posted in Insights

Composite portraits of Arthur M. Blank, Eric Johnson, and Erin Tolefree
Introducing Babson College’s 2024 Commencement Speakers Three exemplary entrepreneurial leaders—Arthur M. Blank ’63, H’98, Eric Johnson ’72, P’08, and Erin Tolefree—will address graduates at Babson’s Commencement ceremonies May 11.
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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.
March 4, 2024

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