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Babson Miami MBA Candidates to Compete at eMerge Americas Eight members of the Babson community will compete in the Startup Showcase x Showdown at eMerge Americas, which features keynote speaker Tom Brady.

By 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.

April 13, 2023

Tagged Graduate, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship, Startups, Class of 2023

Posted in Community

Pooja Ika and David Ortiz smile while posing for a photographer together

Passion and ‘Papi’: How Pooja Ika ’19 Is Rethinking Health Care Leveraging her upbringing and Babson education, Pooja Ika ’19 launched eternalHealth to disrupt the health insurance industry. Then, she called on a Red Sox legend.

By 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.

April 12, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Alumni, Health Innovation

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Composite image of three female athletes in competition

How Social Media Responds When Black Female Athletes Prioritize Mental Health Black female athletes facing a mental health crisis initially receive a surge of support on social media, but the boost quickly erodes.

By 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.

April 11, 2023

Tagged Research, Faculty, Diversity and Inclusion

Posted in Insights

Mark Breitbard holds a Babson pullover he received as a gift while Stephen Spinelli looks on

Five Observations from the Gap Brand CEO Mark Breitbard P’26, president and CEO of the Gap Brand, shared his insights with two classes and a fireside chat during a recent visit to campus.

By 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 10, 2023

Tagged Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Undergraduate, Student Life

Posted in Community

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DEI at Babson: To Go Far, Go Together At the inaugural Inclusive Excellence Summit, campus leaders gather to celebrate Babson’s initiatives in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and look to the future.

By 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.

April 7, 2023

Tagged Diversity and Inclusion, Women's Leadership, Leadership, Campus

Posted in Community

Robert (Bob) Weissman speaks at a podium during a campus event

Babson Remembers Beloved Community Member Bob Weissman The College announces the tremendous loss and passing of Robert (Bob) Weissman ’64, H’94, P’87 ’90, G’19, whose immense contributions to Babson, as a dedicated alumnus and trustee, span generations.

By 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 6, 2023

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Community

Three students work at computers at a community center.

Alleviating the Stress of Tax Season The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program provides students with the opportunity to help people ease their tax-filing burden while also gaining real-world experience.

By 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.

April 5, 2023

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Undergraduate, Class of 2024, Class of 2026, Student Life

Posted in Community

Woman speaking on stage at TEDxBabsonCollege

Inspirational, Emotional Tales from the Edge at TEDxBabsonCollege Alumni and faculty speakers shared personal stories about how they used challenges to fuel their success at this year’s TEDxBabsonCollege.

By 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.

, 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 31, 2023

Tagged Faculty, Alumni, Graduate, Undergraduate, Leadership, Career, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Community, Insights

Santucee Bell leans against a balcony railing in Olin Hall at Babson.

Santucee Bell MBA’23: ‘Champion for Equity in Entrepreneurship’ Santucee Bell MBA'23 saw Babson as the top institution to act on her passion for inclusive entrepreneurship.

By 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.

March 30, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Graduate, Women's Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Class of 2023

Posted in Community

Maria Herwagen ’23 stands in front of a classroom, speaking to students about how to make a portfolio

Job-Search Lessons: How to Make a Portfolio At Babson College, Maria Herwagen ’23 teaches her fellow students how to make a portfolio, an often underused tool in a job search.

By 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 28, 2023

Tagged Advice, Class of 2023, Career, Student Life, Undergraduate, Women's Leadership

Posted in Community, Insights

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