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Award-Winning Babson Professor Keeps Innovating and Inspiring Babson Professor Heidi Neck, whose impact extends from her classroom to educators around the world, has been honored with USASBE’s Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year award.

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.

January 10, 2022

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Research

Posted in Community

What the Beatles Can Teach Us About Creativity and Collaboration After watching the Beatles at work in a new intimate documentary, two Babson College professors offer key lessons the group can teach us about the entrepreneurial spirit and the creative process.

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.

January 7, 2022

Tagged Faculty

Posted in Insights

New Year’s Resolutions and the Entrepreneurial Mindset An entrepreneurial mindset can help people tackle New Year’s resolutions by promoting simple rules for guidance and success, according to Babson Professors Donna Kelley and Sinan Erzurumlu.

By Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

Writer

Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman

Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman is a writer for Babson Thought & Action. Born in New Jersey and raised in Pennsylvania, Abdur-Rahman previously worked as a staff writer for The Trentonian and Philadelphia Inquirer newspapers. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Temple University and the recipient of more than 10 journalism awards.

January 3, 2022

Tagged Advice, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Student takes a picture as confetti falls at Class of 2020 commencement

Photos: The Feel-Good Moments of 2021 Commencement ceremonies for two classes. A more-traditional campus experience. 25 years of being No. 1. 2021 had it all.

By 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.

December 28, 2021

Tagged Campus, Alumni, Class of 2020, Class of 2021, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Faculty, Graduate, Student Life, Undergraduate

Posted in Community

Roger Babson on a ladder picking an apple from a tree

The Collection That Connects Babson and Isaac Newton The College’s extraordinary collection of historic books, manuscripts, artifacts, and more not only represents a symbolic connection to Sir Isaac Newton but also offers inspiration in the classroom and beyond.

By Kara Baskin

December 22, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Alumni, Research

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

With New Director, Babson College Institute Pioneers Franchising Education Few institutions have franchising education programs. Ab Igram MBA’96 arrives at Babson College on a mission to change that.

By 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.

December 21, 2021

Tagged Alumni, Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Community

Black-and-white archive photo of Red Auerback and Bill Russell practicing at Babson

When Dynasties and Legends Roamed Campus Babson College's sports history includes more than five NCAA championships. It also has hosted a parade of pro sports teams and legends such as Bill Russell and Diego Maradona.

By Brion O'Connor

December 20, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, Alumni, Campus, Athletics

Posted in Community

Andrew Foley, Alicia Sibole, and Diana Yuan walk outside Van Winkle Hall

The Enduring Power of eTower Babson’s first living-learning community endures because of committed leaders who carry on the legacy and make eTower a true home for student entrepreneurs.

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.

December 17, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Education, Class of 2023, Alumni, Student Life, Startups

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

How Will the Infrastructure Bills Impact the Economy? Last month President Joe Biden signed into law a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Economists debate whether the bill, and the $1.7 trillion Build Back Better Act, will boost economic growth or lead to increased taxes and more inflation.

By Leslie Macmillan

December 17, 2021

Tagged Faculty, Commentary

Posted in Insights

President Spinelli poses for a photo with a group of alumni

From the President: The Power of Community and Collaboration Nowhere is the power of community and collaboration more evident than at eTower, an inspiration for the Entrepreneurial Leadership Village. Entrepreneurs thrive and great companies are scaled in such supportive environments.

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.

December 17, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, Alumni, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Community

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