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Graduate pose for a photo behind a giant 2021 sign

Babson Class of 2021 Impresses with Historic Career Outcomes The undergraduate Class of 2021 earned the highest average starting salary in Babson history, and nearly all members of the class are employed or continuing their education, six months after graduation.

By Wendy Schoenfeld

February 2, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Class of 2021, Career, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Undergraduate

Posted in Community

2026-06-26 21:24:36

James Blake returns a shot during a tennis match

When Athletes Speak Up to Make a Difference Former professional tennis player James Blake will be the keynote speaker at Babson’s MLK Legacy Day event, part of the College’s Black History Month celebration.

By Eric Beato

February 1, 2022

Tagged Inclusive Excellence, Campus, Faculty, Social Innovation

Posted in Community

2026-06-22 18:27:14

Preshika Jain poses for a photo at the Babson College front gate

Babson MBA Graduate Takes Uncommon Path to Education Equity Preshika Jain MBA’21 used her experiences and connections through Babson College’s Uncommon Table to develop an ed tech product that would improve equity in education.

By Leslie Macmillan

January 28, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Class of 2021, Entrepreneurship, Global, Mentoring & Networking, Social Innovation, Technology, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Women's Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-26 21:24:36

Faculty Research and the Power of Curiosity A number of Babson College professors have been recognized as top researchers. Fueled by curiosity, their work leaves an impact on the classroom and the world at large.

By John Crawford

January 26, 2022

Tagged Faculty, Research, Executive Education

Posted in Community, Insights

2026-06-26 21:28:31

Elissa Kalver ’09 holds her daughter, Ellie

A Cancer Diagnosis Launches an Entrepreneurial Journey After her cancer diagnosis, Elissa Kalver ’09 started a nonprofit, We Got This, that aims to help family and friends better support their loved ones dealing with the disease.

By John Crawford

January 20, 2022

Tagged Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Women's Leadership, Alumni, Entrepreneurship, Nonprofit

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-26 17:32:13

Students walk on the Babson campus outside of Olin Hall

What Bond Rating Upgrades Mean to Babson College With strong financial management during a challenging time, Babson recently received a pair of upgrades, reflecting the highest bond ratings in the College’s history.

By Eric Beato

January 19, 2022

Tagged Campus, Faculty, Finance

Posted in Community

2026-05-18 12:49:02

Martin Luther King Jr. waves during the March on Washington in 1963.

How We Can Carry on MLK’s Legacy On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Babson College community leaders reflect on his legacy and the actions we can take to advance social justice.

By Eric Beato

January 16, 2022

Tagged Inclusive Excellence, Campus, Leadership, Undergraduate, Alumni, Class of 2023

Posted in Community

2026-06-20 07:39:19

A masked student carries luggage on move-in day

Babson’s Spring Semester Beginning on Time Students return to campus as scheduled, and the first week of classes will be held remotely through January 23 to accommodate potential travel delays and allow for testing.

By Thought & Action Staff

January 14, 2022

Tagged Campus, Graduate, Student Life, Undergraduate

Posted in Community

2026-06-26 17:32:13

Net Gain: From Babson to Financial Freedom After leaving behind her professional tennis career, Sunitha Rao ’14 sought financial independence. In the conclusion of this two-part series, we discover how she found it.

By John Crawford

January 12, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Career, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-25 20:08:10

When Your Career Ends at 23: From the Olympics to Babson In this two-part series, we look at the life and career of Sunitha Rao ’14, who was pushed into tennis at a young age and then found herself, tired and nearly broke, having to start over.

By John Crawford

January 11, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Career, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-26 17:32:13