Richard Goulding speaks in front of a large screen that reads, "Last Lecture"
Big Ideas and Timeless Questions at the Last Lecture Richard Goulding, who received the Thomas Kennedy Award for Teaching Excellence, delivered the traditional Last Lecture to Babson’s graduate Class of 2023.
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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.
May 12, 2023

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Kkhush Aggarwal MSEL'23
Kkhush Aggarwal MSEL’23 on the Power of the Graduate Community Kkhush Aggarwal MSEL’23 reflects on his favorite things about Babson and what he’ll miss most before addressing the graduate Class of 2023 at Commencement.
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Sarah Coppinger
Writer
Sarah Coppinger
Sarah Coppinger is a writer for Babson Thought & Action. With a passion for storytelling and an eye for strategy, Sarah enjoys writing about students’ diverse experiences at Babson and their outstanding career achievements as alumni. Babson’s entrepreneurial spirit fuels Sarah’s drive, and she is thrilled to contribute to its dynamic community. When Sarah’s not writing for Babson Thought & Action, she can be found spending time with her family, enjoying weekends away on Cape Cod, and brushing up on her skills as a hobby photographer.
May 10, 2023

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Divya Achanta sitting in the Writing Center at Babson College.
Divya Achanta ’23 Isn’t Afraid of the First Draft As the undergraduate Commencement speaker for Babson Class of 2023, Divya Achanta ’23 is ready to share her love of writing with her classmates.
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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.
May 9, 2023

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Babson students at an impact investing competition.
Competition Provides Hands-on Lesson on Impact Investing Hweedo Chang MBA’23 completed a personal goal and acquired real-world experience after competing in an impact investment program this spring.
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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.
May 8, 2023

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A selfie of Joyce Wang and other SPEAR IB students
Student-Run Investment Banking Program Creates Path for Career Success Joyce Wang ’23 was one of the first to participate in SPEAR IB, a Babson student-run program to help others land internships in investment banking. It not only worked to clear a path for her career but also helped countless others.
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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.
May 5, 2023

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Portrait of Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan ’88 on Building Trust at Your Organization Tim Ryan ’88, who will speak at the undergraduate Commencement ceremony on May 13, leads a charge for CEOs to prioritize DE&I across their companies.
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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.
May 4, 2023

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Richard W. Sorenson and his wife, Sandy, smile for a photo
Get to Know Honorary Degree Recipient Richard W. Sorenson MBA’68, P’97 ’00, G’27 Richard W. Sorenson MBA’68, P’97 ’00, G’27, former president of Carling Technologies Inc., will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during Babson’s graduate Commencement ceremony.
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May 3, 2023

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Portrait of Martha DiMatteo Vorlicek
Get to Know Honorary Degree Recipient Martha DiMatteo Vorlicek ’81 Martha DiMatteo Vorlicek ’81, senior advisor at HarbourVest Partners LLC, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during Babson’s undergraduate Commencement ceremony.
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May 3, 2023

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Portrait of Reshma Kewalramani
Reshma Kewalramani on Taking Risks and the Relentless Pursuit of Innovation The CEO and president at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, who is the first female CEO of a large biotech company, will address the graduate Class of 2023 at Babson’s Commencement ceremony.
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Bridget Johnston
Writer
Bridget Johnston
Bridget Johnston is a writer with an eye for all things F.W. Olin. She's most excited to tell student success stories, sharing their experiences with the broader Babson community. When she's not writing for Babson Thought & Action, she is connecting prospective students with Babson's Graduate programs through a variety of mediums, including email, print, and Babson's website. She graduated with her MFA in Fiction from Temple University and can be found in Philadelphia, befriending new dogs and embroidering.
May 2, 2023

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A splitscreen showing two men who have won Babson's Global Changemaker Award
Babson Honors Entrepreneurs Committed to Positive Global Change Ramón Mendiola ’86, P’20 ’21 ’23 and Pawan G. Patil have been honored with the Global Changemaker Award, which recognizes those in the Babson community for creating positive social and environmental change on a global level.
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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.
May 1, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership