A hanging sign for Patagonia
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.
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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.
October 17, 2022

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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.
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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.
October 14, 2022

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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.
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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.
October 13, 2022

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Composite headshot of Jeffry Timmons and Heidi Neck
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.
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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.
October 12, 2022

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Stephanie Denis, MBA Student
Get to Know the One-Year MBA Class of 2023 Already one-fourth of the way through their program, the One-Year MBA Class of 2023 finds their place within the Babson College community.
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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.
October 11, 2022

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Woman and man with award
How to Serve Up Success, Family Style Gustavo Cisneros ’68, H’19, who recently received the Babson-Camus Global Family Entrepreneurship Award, reflects on his business, his family, and building a legacy.
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 6, 2022

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A group of Babson students gather for a photo before the Roman Colosseum
Rome Serves as a Classroom on Democracy In an education abroad course in Rome, led by Professor Elizabeth Swanson, Babson students reflect on democracy: its origins, its ideals, and its shortcomings.
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 5, 2022

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Brett Jewkes listens to student presentations while sitting in a classroom
The Powerful Lessons of Values-Based Leadership Brett Jewkes, the chief brand and communications officer with the Blank Family of Businesses, discusses how Arthur M. Blank ’63, H’98 and his core values are influencing Babson students.
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 4, 2022

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Community members at Back to Babson on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
PHOTOS: The Fun and Festivities at Back to Babson Alumni, students, students, and friends gather on campus for Back to Babson, highlighted by reunions, reminiscences, and Roger.
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.
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Bryan Lipiner
Writer
Bryan Lipiner
Bryan Lipiner is the Senior Manager for Social Media and Content Marketing at Babson College. Since arriving at Babson in 2019, he has dramatically scaled engagement and followings on Babson’s social media channels, led award-winning social media campaigns, written for Babson Thought & Action, and more. Prior to Babson, he worked as a reporter and editor at the Record-Journal newspaper in central Connecticut. Bryan received his undergraduate degree in journalism from Quinnipiac University in 2015.
October 3, 2022

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A group of student-athletes in white T-shirts pose for a photo with Len Green in front of the building named for him
Celebrating the Crossroads of Athletics and Entrepreneurship In a special ceremony, the Len Green Recreation and Athletics Complex is renamed for the longtime Babson entrepreneurship professor for his enduring support for Babson Athletics.
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.
September 30, 2022

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