Dylan Zajac '25 looks at a computer screen
Refurbishing Computers Turns from Side Hustle to Helping Hand Dylan Zajac ’25 has been refurbishing computers and donating them since high school. At Babson, he has continued to grow his charity, develop his network, and expand his opportunities.
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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.
August 5, 2022

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Samantha Azu ’22 poses for a portrait on campus
A Drive-In, Library, and Ghanaian Entrepreneur Samantha Azu ’22, whose venture was named the undergraduate winner in Babson’s B.E.T.A. Challenge, brings entertainment and inspiration to her native Ghana.
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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.
August 3, 2022

Posted in Community

Man sits alone in a conference room
Investigating the Future of Work As companies contemplate bringing workers back to the office, they reckon with core questions about innovation, productivity, and what kind of organization they want to be.
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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.
August 2, 2022

Posted in Insights

Andy Moutinho poses for a portrait on campus
Andy Moutinho: Navigating the Challenges of the Pandemic Safely As the senior director of operations in the Facilities Management and Planning Department, Andy Moutinho and his team have been particularly critical over the past two years as he has helped the College navigate the challenges of the pandemic
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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.
August 1, 2022

Posted in Community

Portrait of Donna Stoddard standing outside on campus
Office Hours: A Career of Mentorship and Support As division chair of Operations and Information Management and a former Posse mentor, Donna Stoddard P’21 always helps students and faculty grow.
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July 28, 2022

Posted in Community

Philip Bell MBA’23 stands before a crowd at the Summer Venture Showcase.
An Entrepreneurial Showcase The student and alumni entrepreneurs in Babson’s Summer Venture Program spend weeks building their startups. The program concludes with a showcase highlighting all of their work.
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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.
July 27, 2022

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Alexander Oubré MBA’22 poses for a portrait on campus
Alexander Oubré MBA’22: Building and Expanding Community As co-president of the Babson Black Graduate Club and chief of graduate student life on the Graduate Student Council, Alexander Oubré MBA’22 created and expanded the graduate community.
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July 26, 2022

Posted in Community

Kaity Goodwin ’22 poses for a portrait on campus
Kaity Goodwin ’22: Keeping the Campus Connected As a student leader with the Campus Activities Board, Kaity Goodwin ’22 worked to keep the campus connected, especially during the pandemic. She even secretly served as Biz E. Beaver.
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.
July 26, 2022

Posted in Community

A computer showing a digital calendar next to the Boston skyline
As Internships Evolve, Summer Experience Remains Invaluable With help from Babson’s curriculum and resources, undergraduate students explore their passions and the professional world through their summer internships.
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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.
July 25, 2022

Posted in Community

Kristina, Lucas, and Greg Austin stand together for a family portrait inside Inclusive Fitness
A Gym That’s Inclusive of All A Boston gym co-founded by Babson MBA graduates, Inclusive Fitness is dedicated to the needs of individuals who are neurodivergent, an often overlooked population.
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.
July 21, 2022

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership