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A nighttime picture of Babson's Knight Auditorium

The Ghost Stories of Babson On this Halloween, we take a spooky tour of Babson. Stories of strange occurrences come from many corners of campus and get passed around like tall tales at a campfire.

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.

October 31, 2022

Tagged Campus

Posted in Community

Celebrating the Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship Successful entrepreneur and philanthropist Ernesto Bertarelli ’89 returns to Babson’s campus to formally dedicate the Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship.

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.

October 28, 2022

Tagged Family Entrepreneurship, Alumni, Campus

Posted in Community

A flooded Florida neighborhood after Hurricane Ian

Understanding Natural Disasters and Their Impact Hurricane Ian’s destructive path caused $2 billion in damage and more than 114 deaths, but Babson Associate Teaching Professor Charles Winrich and his students are studying Ian, and other disasters, with an eye toward resiliency.

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.

October 27, 2022

Tagged Faculty, Research, Sustainability

Posted in Insights

A Different Kind of Entrepreneur With Babson’s new Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village, Bruce Herring ’87, P’19 invests in the College’s strategic plan to build entrepreneurial leadership skills in all students.

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.

October 21, 2022

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Community

Three students participate in a panel discussion, and one of them holds a microphone

Connections, Conversations, and the Search for an MBA Internship At Babson College, MBA students share tips for landing critical summer internships. Much of their advice focuses on one crucial tidbit: Make the time and effort to network.

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.

October 20, 2022

Tagged Advice, Campus, Career, Graduate, Mentoring & Networking

Posted in Community, Insights

Students study inside a Babson campus building

Students Reflect on Patagonia's Environmental Trailblazing Babson students voice their thoughts about the founder of Patagonia’s decision to give away his $3 billion company to fight climate change.

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.

October 18, 2022

Tagged Company Culture, Leadership, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Undergraduate, Graduate, Class of 2023, Class of 2026, Nonprofit

Posted in Community, Insights

When a Business Leader Gives Away His Company In this first article in a two-part series examining the Patagonia founder’s astounding decision to give away his company, Babson faculty reflect on the importance of business values.

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.

October 17, 2022

Tagged Faculty, Leadership, Company Culture, Commentary, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Insights

Headshots (clockwise from top left) of Kaitlyn Pristawa, William Holland, Kathy Do, Layla Al-rashed, Lillian Bedard, and Cristina Gonzalez.

Blank Leadership Scholars Welcome Newest Cohort The 2026 Blank Leadership Scholars come to Babson ready to build community, pursue their ambitions, and become campus leaders.

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.

October 14, 2022

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

Posted in Community

Nathan Karst smiles for a portrait photo

New MAST Chair Means Business Professor Nathan Karst details the updated, more business-focused classes in the Math, Analytics, Science, and Technology (MAST) Division as he takes over as chair.

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.

October 13, 2022

Tagged Faculty, Sustainability, Technology

Posted in Community

The Lasting Impact of Endowed Chairs Professor Heidi Neck, who has benefited from an endowed chair in honor of her mentor, Jeffry A. Timmons, prepares to follow in his footsteps with her estate planning.

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.

October 12, 2022

Tagged Faculty, Entrepreneurship Education, Campus, Mentoring & Networking

Posted in Community

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