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Nic Czarnecki: Capturing Babson from Behind the Lens As a photographer in College Marketing with a rich background in breaking news, Nic Czarnecki is always looking for a unique perspective of Babson’s campus and community.
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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.
April 1, 2025

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Art and Soul: The Impact of the Sorensons’ Commitment With the enduring commitment and support of the Sorenson family, the arts occupy a unique place at Babson, providing students with the opportunity to pursue their creative interests while excelling at the No. 1 school for entrepreneurship. Sorenson Arts Scholars reflect on the impact of the Sorensons’ commitment to the arts.
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April 1, 2025

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New Inspiration for Babson’s Thriving Academic Community Since joining our community last fall, Provost Ariel Armory has been a visionary partner in imagining what the future of entrepreneurial leadership will hold for Babson around the world.
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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.
April 1, 2025

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News, Notes, and Nods: Undergraduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's undergraduate alumni in the Spring 2025 edition of Babson Magazine.
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April 1, 2025

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News, Notes, and Nods: Graduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's graduate alumni in the Spring 2025 edition of Babson Magazine.
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April 1, 2025

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News, Notes, and Nods: In Memoriam Remembering the alumni and members of the Babson community who have passed recently and included in the Spring 2025 edition of Babson Magazine.
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April 1, 2025

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From Problems to Possibilities: Babson’s New Entrepreneurial Leadership Podcast Babson’s new podcast explores how entrepreneurial leaders in the Babson community and beyond are working on solving some of the world’s biggest problems with the unique skills that the world needs today.
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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.
March 31, 2025

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A Bridge to Babson: Easing the Transition for First-Year Students Babson’s Bridge Program gives support to first-year students who may feel less prepared for the start of college. The goal is to make sure that students, whatever their backgrounds, are set up for success.
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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 27, 2025

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GEM Report: U.S. Entrepreneurial Activity Returns to Historic High  The rise in post-pandemic entrepreneurship continues, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2024–2025 United States Report, the 26th annual global survey on entrepreneurship.
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March 26, 2025

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Introducing Babson College’s 2025 Commencement Speakers Two inspiring entrepreneurial leaders—Linda Henry ’00, H’19, CEO and co-owner of Boston Globe Media, and Karen Clark Cole, co-founder and former CEO of Blink UX—will address graduates at Babson’s Commencement ceremonies in May.
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March 25, 2025

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