Author: Andy Tiedemann

Centennial Commencement Caps Off Celebratory Week
Centennial Commencement Caps Off Celebratory Week » Over the course of 72 hours, a series of historic events and celebrations forever altered the course of Babson.
By Andy Tiedemann May 20, 2019
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Babson Launches Largest Fundraising Campaign in its 100-Year History
Babson Launches Largest Fundraising Campaign in its 100-Year History » Babson has announced the most ambitious fundraising campaign in its history, with a goal of raising $300 million and tripling the percentage of alumni who make annual donations to the college over the next four years.
By Andy Tiedemann May 17, 2019
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The Future of Higher Education Relies on Collaboration
The Future of Higher Education Relies on Collaboration » In an opinion piece published in The Boston Globe, Stephen Spinelli Jr. shared his insights into the path forward for colleges and universities.
By Andy Tiedemann May 13, 2019
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Accelerating the Future of Mobility
Accelerating the Future of Mobility » New partnership leverages Toyota Mobility Foundation’s know-how and Babson’s entrepreneurial management expertise to develop mobility models aimed at solving real-world problems.
By Andy Tiedemann May 9, 2019
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Advancing Breakthrough Innovation with Gina O’Connor
Advancing Breakthrough Innovation with Gina O’Connor » Professor Gina O'Connor wrote the book on advancing breakthrough innovation. She helps breakdown what breakthrough innovation is, and why it matters for companies.
By Andy Tiedemann May 6, 2019
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Higher Education’s Future Requires Entrepreneurial Leadership
Higher Education’s Future Requires Entrepreneurial Leadership » Higher education leaders gathered at Babson Boston to discuss the future of higher education. At the heart of the conversation: Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® by college leadership is no longer nice to have. It's a requirement.
By Andy Tiedemann April 10, 2019
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Dr. Ken Matsuno Named Babson’s Dean of Faculty
Dr. Ken Matsuno Named Babson’s Dean of Faculty » Babson College has appointed Professor Ken Matsuno to be the College’s Dean of Faculty, a role in which he will lead the full- and part-time faculty and serve on the President’s Cabinet, Academic Council, and the Operating and Finance Committee.
By Andy Tiedemann April 2, 2019
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Katherine Craven P’22 Named Chair of Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
Katherine Craven P’22 Named Chair of Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education » Katherine Craven P’22, Chief Administrative and Financial Officer at Babson, has been appointed Chair of the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education by Gov. Charlie Baker.
By Andy Tiedemann March 27, 2019
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Meet Us at the Consult Café
Meet Us at the Consult Café » Thirty local nonprofits recently gathered at Babson Boston to explore how to put entrepreneurial thought into action in order to advance their missions. They took away concrete ideas about marketing, social media, media relations, and fundraising.
By Andy Tiedemann March 22, 2019
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Former Ice Hockey Captain Roger Miller ’62 Pays It Forward
Former Ice Hockey Captain Roger Miller ’62 Pays It Forward » Roger Miller '62 is supporting future generations of student-athletes by establishing the Roger P. Miller Endowed Hockey and Golf Fund. With his gift of $1.5 million, the endowment will strengthen those programs through investments in coaching, facilities, and equipment.
By Andy Tiedemann February 21, 2019
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Centennial Park to Be Named in Honor of President Kerry Healey
Centennial Park to Be Named in Honor of President Kerry Healey » Centennial Park will be named Kerry Murphy Healey Park in honor of the College’s 13th president and first woman leader.
By Andy Tiedemann February 12, 2019
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Angelakis Family Gift Advances Entrepreneurship Education and Leadership
Angelakis Family Gift Advances Entrepreneurship Education and Leadership » Christine ’86 and Michael Angelakis ’86 are giving a $6.8 million gift to Babson, including $1 million for financial aid and $5.8 million to advance new initiatives or programs.
By Andy Tiedemann February 5, 2019
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With $2 Million Gift, Babson Establishes Pamela P. and Brian M. Barefoot Athletics Director Position
With $2 Million Gift, Babson Establishes Pamela P. and Brian M. Barefoot Athletics Director Position » Babson President Emeritus Brian M. Barefoot ’66, H ’09, MP ’01 and his wife, Pamela P. Barefoot MP’01, have made a $2 million gift to establish the Pamela P. and Brian M. Barefoot Athletics Director position.
By Andy Tiedemann January 30, 2019
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Discover Babson’s Entrepreneurial History Through the Eyes of President Emeritus Sorenson
Discover Babson’s Entrepreneurial History Through the Eyes of President Emeritus Sorenson » In his memoir, President Emeritus Ralph “Bud” Sorenson illustrates an important truth: being entrepreneurial goes far beyond starting new businesses.
By Andy Tiedemann January 25, 2019
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Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD Named Babson’s 14th President
Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD Named Babson’s 14th President » A successful entrepreneur, academic leader, and scholar, Dr. Stephen Spinelli MBA’92 will assume the role of president in July 2019, guiding Babson through its centennial year and into its second century.
By Andy Tiedemann December 14, 2018
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Babson College Joins AI World 2018, Program for AI / Cognitive Computing Professionals
Babson College Joins AI World 2018, Program for AI / Cognitive Computing Professionals » For the second year in a row, AI World has named Babson the Education Sponsor for AI World 2018 to be held December 3-5 in Boston, Massachusetts. All Babson students will be invited to register to visit the Expo at no charge.
By Andy Tiedemann November 13, 2018
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