Author: Bryan Lipiner

Students Win 3rd-Straight Local CFA Institute Research Challenge
Students Win 3rd-Straight Local CFA Institute Research Challenge » Babson students won CFA Society Boston’s local research challenge for the third consecutive year, and the fifth time in the last seven years.
PHOTOS: 23rd Annual Rocket Pitch Launches Global Entrepreneurial Leadership Week
PHOTOS: 23rd Annual Rocket Pitch Launches Global Entrepreneurial Leadership Week » Fifty-five entrepreneurs across 46 teams took to Babson College's Olin Hall on Thursday night for the 23rd annual Rocket Pitch, launching the start of Global Entrepreneurial Leadership Week 2022.
PHOTOS: The Fun and Festivities at Back to Babson
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.
Leadership Advice from Arthur M. Blank ’63, H’98, as Part of New Babson Course
Leadership Advice from Arthur M. Blank ’63, H’98, as Part of New Babson Course » A group of undergraduate students traveled to Atlanta to study the businesses of Arthur M. Blank ’63, H’98 and hear leadership advice from Blank himself.
What Happens at Babson in the Summer?
What Happens at Babson in the Summer? » While the undergraduates are away, there’s still plenty happening at Babson during the summer.
Target, Walmart Have Too Much Inventory. Here’s Why.
Target, Walmart Have Too Much Inventory. Here’s Why. » Big-box stores are overloaded with inventory. Babson Professor Anne Roggeveen explains reasons for the shift in consumer-spending habits.
Photos: Sudeeksha’s Secret Garden Comes to Life
Photos: Sudeeksha’s Secret Garden Comes to Life » Christine Coyne ’21, Lucas Machado ’21, and Maya Mutalik ’21 dedicate the new community space, named in memory of Sudeeksha Bhati ’22 (2000–2020).
Photos: The Feel-Good Moments of 2021
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.
With New Director, Babson College Institute Pioneers Franchising Education
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.
Len Green, Vanilla Beane Inducted into Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs
Len Green, Vanilla Beane Inducted into Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs » On Nov. 12 in New York City, Babson College inducted Len Green and Vanilla Beane into its Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs.
Babson College Enhances Mental Health Resources Through New Partnership
Babson College Enhances Mental Health Resources Through New Partnership » New for this academic year, Babson College students have the ability to access clinical support 24/7, thanks to a new partnership.
Collaboration Overload? Try These 3 Tips for Working Smarter
Collaboration Overload? Try These 3 Tips for Working Smarter » As companies navigate hybrid work, Babson College Associate Professor and collaboration expert Rob Cross shares his most useful advice.
PHOTOS: Family, Friends, and Feel-Good Moments Highlight Back to Babson 2021
PHOTOS: Family, Friends, and Feel-Good Moments Highlight Back to Babson 2021 » Alumni, parents, students, and friends reunited on campus for Back to Babson, sharing a picture-perfect weekend of gatherings and celebrations.
Office Hours: Unearthing the Value of GEM
From Babson Magazine
Office Hours: Unearthing the Value of GEM » Donna Kelley, the incoming chair of the Entrepreneurship Division, helps mold the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor into an academic powerhouse.
Dining, Housing, Travel: The Trends We’ve Seen (And Could See in the Future)
Dining, Housing, Travel: The Trends We’ve Seen (And Could See in the Future) » The pandemic has led to swirling consumer behavior trends in recent weeks. Professor Anne Roggeveen weighs in on the how’s and why’s.
New Olympic Sports Offer Golden Opportunity for Greater Diversity
New Olympic Sports Offer Golden Opportunity for Greater Diversity » The 2021 Olympic Games brought the addition of four new sports, offering an opportunity for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, and How We Can Close the Revenue Gap
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, and How We Can Close the Revenue Gap » Black Women's Equal Pay Day brings awareness to a socioeconomic impediment that requires the expertise of entrepreneurial leaders.
Associate Professor Lakshmi Balachandra Works to Close Gender VC Gap at Federal Level
Associate Professor Lakshmi Balachandra Works to Close Gender VC Gap at Federal Level » As the inaugural innovation fellow at the National Science Foundation, Associate Professor Lakshmi Balachandra is striving to help close the capital investment gender gap through federal policy.
How to Take a Company Public
How to Take a Company Public » Reflecting on a recent IPO, Flywire’s Mike Massaro ’00 and NASDAQ’s Karen Snow ’93 share their insights on how to take a company public.
Retiring Police Chief Pollard Commended for Investing in People and Community This article contains a photo gallery
Retiring Police Chief Pollard Commended for Investing in People and Community » Outgoing police chief James Pollard was praised for his personal approach to public safety at his recent retirement ceremony.
Taking His Expertise in Environmental Justice to the White House
Taking His Expertise in Environmental Justice to the White House » Recently appointed to a White House Environmental Justice Council, Kyle Whyte ’01 has brought his unique perspectives to the federal level.
An Activist, Entrepreneurial Leader, and Even a Poet: Meet Demarre Johnson ’24
An Activist, Entrepreneurial Leader, and Even a Poet: Meet Demarre Johnson ’24 » As student speaker at the College’s Juneteenth celebration, Demarre Johnson ’24 demonstrated his passion for leadership and public speaking to spark change.
The Tulsa Race Massacre, Juneteenth, Stonewall: Rethinking and Restoring History
The Tulsa Race Massacre, Juneteenth, Stonewall: Rethinking and Restoring History » To rethink historical events that have long been overlooked, we must start with restoration, say three Babson faculty experts.
The Alumni Influencers Who Help Drive Participation
From Babson Magazine
The Alumni Influencers Who Help Drive Participation » The College’s participation is on the rise, thanks in large part to the Babson believers who keep the alumni connected.
Babson Baseball Players Take a Swing at a Major Problem in the Minor Leagues
Babson Baseball Players Take a Swing at a Major Problem in the Minor Leagues » Dining and living conditions in Minor League Baseball are far less than adequate. A few Babson baseball players are working to change that.
How Babson Helped Duruo Murray ’21 Develop His Authentic Self
How Babson Helped Duruo Murray ’21 Develop His Authentic Self » At Babson College, Duruo Murray ’21 was able to become his authentic self, an experience he says he “could not have gotten anywhere else.”
Why Amazon’s Purchase of MGM May Not Be as Significant as It Seems
Why Amazon’s Purchase of MGM May Not Be as Significant as It Seems » While alluring on paper, Amazon’s $8.5 billion purchase of MGM Studios may lack strategy, says Lecturer Peter Cohan.
What It Means to Be a Black Entrepreneurial Leader
What It Means to Be a Black Entrepreneurial Leader » At Babson College’s Black Unity Summit, three entrepreneurial leaders share challenges they’ve overcome and advice for future innovators.
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Brings Greater Awareness Amid Troubling Trend
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Brings Greater Awareness Amid Troubling Trend » This Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, we're reminded of the importance of facts and speaking up amid heightened discrimination.
Last Night in Olin: A Signature Part of Babson Grad School Experience
Last Night in Olin: A Signature Part of Babson Grad School Experience » The graduate Class of 2021 gathered for masked hugs and chats at Last Night in Olin ahead of the College's digital Commencement ceremony.
In Photos: Undergraduate and Graduate Class of 2020 In-Person Commencement
In Photos: Undergraduate and Graduate Class of 2020 In-Person Commencement » We made sure to capture all those special images of the Class of 2020's daylong Commencement celebration that was months in the making.
Live Updates: Class of 2020 In-Person Commencement Experience
Live Updates: Class of 2020 In-Person Commencement Experience » Our team is live from the Class of 2020 in-person Commencement experiences, capturing all those colorful moments in real time.
In Photos: Undergraduate and Graduate Class of 2021 In-Person Commencement
In Photos: Undergraduate and Graduate Class of 2021 In-Person Commencement » "You are the entrepreneurial leaders the world needs." Undergraduate and graduates classes of 2021 celebrated at in-person commencement.
Live Updates: Graduate Class of 2021 In-Person Commencement Experience
Live Updates: Graduate Class of 2021 In-Person Commencement Experience » Follow along with us as we capture all the sights and sounds live from graduate Class of 2021 in-person Commencement experience in real time.
Live Updates: Undergraduate Class of 2021 In-Person Commencement Experience
Live Updates: Undergraduate Class of 2021 In-Person Commencement Experience » Our team is live from the undergraduate Class of 2021 in-person Commencement experience, sharing all those memorable moments in real time.
Pitch-Perfect Research Illustrates Rampant Racism in Soccer
Pitch-Perfect Research Illustrates Rampant Racism in Soccer » In European soccer's fight against racism, Cem Kullukcu ’21 sought to raise awareness through data, and was honored for his research.
In Their Words: Memorable Moments from Babson Connect: Worldwide
In Their Words: Memorable Moments from Babson Connect: Worldwide » We look back on Babson Connect: Worldwide 2021 and highlight the insights from entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial leaders of all kinds.
99 Percent of Babson Class of 2020 Undergrads Employed or Continuing Education
99 Percent of Babson Class of 2020 Undergrads Employed or Continuing Education » Nearly all graduates from Babson College’s undergraduate Class of 2020 are either working or enrolled in graduate programs.
Babson Students Pivot Business to Benefit Injured High School Athlete
Babson Students Pivot Business to Benefit Injured High School Athlete » A team of Babson FME students pivoted their business in an effort to help injured local high school ice hockey player A.J. Quetta.
In Teach for America, Charlie Sedlock ’21 Will Help Build Equity in Education
In Teach for America, Charlie Sedlock ’21 Will Help Build Equity in Education » Charlie Sedlock ’21 has been appointed to Teach for America and will educate underprivileged students starting this fall.
The Best MBA for Entrepreneurship, 28 Times Running
The Best MBA for Entrepreneurship, 28 Times Running » For reasons such as the power of its network and its continually evolving and improving curriculum, the Babson College MBA is the best for entrepreneurship for the 28th consecutive year.
An Electrifying Example of Entrepreneurial Leadership
An Electrifying Example of Entrepreneurial Leadership » With its commitment to exclusively sell zero-emission vehicles by 2035, General Motors steps off the gas in the climate change battle.
Babson College Wins Award for Return to Campus Facilities Transformation
Babson College Wins Award for Return to Campus Facilities Transformation » Babson College received an excellence in facilities transformation award for its campus response to COVID-19.
A Sanitizer-Moisturizer Combo and At-Home Strep Test? Babson MBAs Pitch Projects to Johnson & Johnson
A Sanitizer-Moisturizer Combo and At-Home Strep Test? Babson MBAs Pitch Projects to Johnson & Johnson » Ten Babson College MBA students pitched two products inspired by pandemic-exacerbated constraints to senior-level leaders from Johnson & Johnson.
Entrepreneurship and TikTok: How Creativity Sparks Business Growth
Entrepreneurship and TikTok: How Creativity Sparks Business Growth » Two Babson student entrepreneurs share how they have used TikTok, which has catapulted up download charts, to spur business growth.
Food Product Caricatures, Rebranding, and the Lessons We Can Learn
Food Product Caricatures, Rebranding, and the Lessons We Can Learn » The rebrands of food products that have long featured Black caricature present an opportunity to address blind spots in our own lives.
Amanda Strong ’87 Drives Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Babson
Amanda Strong ’87 Drives Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Babson » MLK Leadership Alumni Award winner Amanda Strong ‘87 has helped Babson transform its Board of Trustees to include more diverse perspectives.
Generating a 28% Return: Investment Advice from Students with the Babson College Fund
Generating a 28% Return: Investment Advice from Students with the Babson College Fund » Members of the Babson College Fund generated a 28 percent return on investment while managing a portion of the College’s endowment in 2020.
The Enduring Impact of MLK Leadership Award Winners
The Enduring Impact of MLK Leadership Award Winners » Alumni winners of Babson’s Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award continue to honor his legacy and share their thoughts on fulfilling his vision.
Legacy Day Keynote Speaker Farah Bernier MBA’08 Works for Equality, Community
Legacy Day Keynote Speaker Farah Bernier MBA’08 Works for Equality, Community » Farah Bernier MBA’08, a leading human resources professional, embraces opportunity to address 18th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Day.
Experiential Study Abroad from Home? Here’s How Babson College Made it Happen
Experiential Study Abroad from Home? Here’s How Babson College Made it Happen » With hands-on cooking and art lessons, Babson students virtually visit Japan from home, thanks to an entrepreneurial professor bringing the culture to life.
The Volatility Surrounding GameStop Stock Explained
The Volatility Surrounding GameStop Stock Explained » What is going on with GameStop? Cutler Center Managing Director Patrick Gregory breaks down and explains the volatile week in the stock market.
Meet Roger, Babson College’s Community Resource Dog This article contains a photo gallery
Meet Roger, Babson College’s Community Resource Dog » The Babson College community has added a furry friend. Get to know Roger, the College’s new community resource dog.
New Program Accelerates Black Women Entrepreneurial Leaders
New Program Accelerates Black Women Entrepreneurial Leaders » Babson’s Black Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program fills the need of coaching and mentorship among Black women entrepreneurs.
Welcome Back: New, Returning Students Arrive on Campus for Spring Semester
Welcome Back: New, Returning Students Arrive on Campus for Spring Semester » Starting Friday and continuing throughout the weekend, we are welcoming our students back to campus ahead of the beginning of the spring semester.
Our Spring Return to Campus: What Students Need to Know
Our Spring Return to Campus: What Students Need to Know » We have revamped our coronavirus testing cadence and continue to reinforce our safeguarding measures as we prepare to return to campus for the spring semester.
These Are the Opportunities Entrepreneurs Can Capitalize on in 2021
These Are the Opportunities Entrepreneurs Can Capitalize on in 2021 » As we kick off 2021, we asked a number of our professors who have a range of expertises to forecast this year's opportunities for entrepreneurs.
In Photos: A Year Unlike Any Other This article contains a photo gallery
In Photos: A Year Unlike Any Other » This year has been challenging. It's been difficult. But it's also been filled with bright moments along the way.
A Box of Babson Businesses
A Box of Babson Businesses » Ivan Sene MBA’21 partnered with more than a dozen Babson-founded business owners to feature their ventures in one single product.
Do Leaders Have a Shelf Life? Not if They Follow This Advice.
Do Leaders Have a Shelf Life? Not if They Follow This Advice. » Leaders can manage in their role continuously as long they effectively balance work and life and strive to learn and grow.
4 Babson Faculty Named to Poets & Quants’ List of Best Undergrad Business Professors
4 Babson Faculty Named to Poets & Quants’ List of Best Undergrad Business Professors » Four Babson faculty members—the second most of any institution—have been recognized among Poets & Quants’ Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professors.
Why Football Veteran and Broadcaster Brady Quinn Is Pursuing his MBA at Babson
Why Football Veteran and Broadcaster Brady Quinn Is Pursuing his MBA at Babson » Drawn in by the need for entrepreneurial leadership, football veteran and broadcaster Brady Quinn enrolled at Babson College to earn his MBA.
Earlier and More Online: How Consumers Are Shopping for the Holidays
Earlier and More Online: How Consumers Are Shopping for the Holidays » Shopping this holiday season has started earlier and moved more online than in years past, spurred by deals from retailers and implications of the pandemic.
Coping with a Disrupted Supply Chain: What Retailers Can Do as the Holidays Near
Coping with a Disrupted Supply Chain: What Retailers Can Do as the Holidays Near » A disrupted supply chain, a spike in demand, and new product launches. It’s a turbulent time for retailers, around the corner of the holiday season.
Experiencing Experiential Learning, Even from Afar
Experiencing Experiential Learning, Even from Afar » At Babson, experiential learning happens everywhere. This semester, students have worked to bring fresh ideas to film entrepreneurs and apparel companies.
‘Out of Your Comfort Zone’: How International Education Spurs Critical Thinking
‘Out of Your Comfort Zone’: How International Education Spurs Critical Thinking » Understanding other cultures and other communities is key to addressing social injustice around the world and even in our own backyards.
5 Questions with Marine Corps Veteran Esther Greene MBA’21
5 Questions with Marine Corps Veteran Esther Greene MBA’21 » Babson Veterans Club President Esther Greene MBA’21 reflects on how military service helped shape her into the entrepreneurial leader she is today.
Runway to Success: Babson Offers Unique Gateway into Fashion Industry
Runway to Success: Babson Offers Unique Gateway into Fashion Industry » Creativity associated with a career in fashion makes it appealing for aspiring entrepreneurial leaders. Here’s how Babson fuels that desire.
Babson Grads Hustle to Fill Home Fitness Need
Babson Grads Hustle to Fill Home Fitness Need » Two companies led by three Babson graduates are innovating the way athletes stay in shape and pursue their fitness goals.
‘Feeling of Pride’: Student-Led Social Injustice Demonstration This article contains a video
‘Feeling of Pride’: Student-Led Social Injustice Demonstration » On October 16, students, faculty, staff, and College leaders came together in a peaceful march against social injustice on Babson's Wellesley campus.
‘Quantum Leap’: Nobel-Winning Scientists Advance Women’s Leadership
‘Quantum Leap’: Nobel-Winning Scientists Advance Women’s Leadership » Two women scientists won the Nobel Prize collectively for the first time Oct. 7, inspiring women for years to come, says Smaiyra Million and Susan Duffy.
In Business, and Education, Blank’s Core Values Drive Success
In Business, and Education, Blank’s Core Values Drive Success » From The Home Depot to the NFL and MLS, Arthur M. Blank ’63, H’98 has found success by putting the customer first, and stressing the importance of purpose.
On a Mission to Become ‘The Greatest Entrepreneur of this Generation’
On a Mission to Become ‘The Greatest Entrepreneur of this Generation’ » WeThrive founder Daquan Oliver ’14 has worked to empower disenfranchised youth entrepreneurs, help countless ventures scale, and eliminate oppression.
The Future of Film Is Ripe with Opportunity for Innovators
The Future of Film Is Ripe with Opportunity for Innovators » The cinema industry has been brought to a grinding halt. Professor Gina O’Connor says how leaders pivot will be critical in shaping the future of film.
Linking Science and Liberal Arts to Create a Unique Experience for Students and Faculty
Linking Science and Liberal Arts to Create a Unique Experience for Students and Faculty » Professor Marjorie Feld and Assistant Professor David Blodgett have teamed up to create a new socio-ecological course, Feeding the Modern United States.
Longtime Babson Professor: Ginsburg Paved the Way for Women in Law
Longtime Babson Professor: Ginsburg Paved the Way for Women in Law » Senior Lecturer Cheryl Kirschner says Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s lifelong pursuit of equality positively impacted the futures of women and men, young and old.
Scholarship Award Presented in Memory of Late, Beloved Dean of Faculty
Scholarship Award Presented in Memory of Late, Beloved Dean of Faculty » Professor Dhruv Grewal, a close friend of the late Bala Iyer, was honored with the inaugural award founded in the beloved Dean of Faculty’s name.
What Is Influencer Marketing? An Industry on the Rise
What Is Influencer Marketing? An Industry on the Rise » What is influencer marketing? Marketing strategy thought leader Anjali Bal says it’s the ideal format to pitch products to Millennials and Gen Z.
What Is a Stock Split? 3 Things to Know
What Is a Stock Split? 3 Things to Know » What is a stock split? Finance expert Professor Laurie Krigman explains the incentives of stock splits as they relate to Apple and Tesla’s recent moves.
New Research Reveals Work-Life Balance Challenges Women Entrepreneurs Face During Pandemic
New Research Reveals Work-Life Balance Challenges Women Entrepreneurs Face During Pandemic » Researchers have found women entrepreneurs face declining sales, funding obstacles, and self-and home care concerns as a result of the pandemic.
20 Reasons We Love the Class of 2020
From Babson Magazine
20 Reasons We Love the Class of 2020 » There are countless other examples of inspiration and achievement, but here we offer just a small sample of 20 reasons we love Babson's Class of 2020.
Will Jeff Bezos Save the Planet?
Will Jeff Bezos Save the Planet? » “The purpose of wealth is to solve problems,” says Raj Sisodia, as Amazon's Jeff Bezos’s net worth passes $200 billion and he commits to fight climate change.
Time to Evaluate Video Conferencing? Assistant Professor Kerry Gibson Says Yes
Time to Evaluate Video Conferencing? Assistant Professor Kerry Gibson Says Yes » Following months of virtual collaboration, Assistant Professor Kerry Gibson says it’s time to evaluate our approach to meetings through video conferencing.
Babson’s COVID-19 Dashboard Is Live; Here’s What it Shares
Babson’s COVID-19 Dashboard Is Live; Here’s What it Shares » The Babson COVID-19 dashboard shares timely, transparent information on test results and percent positivity rates with the community.
Diverse, Resilient, and Full of Optimism: Meet Babson’s Class of 2024
Diverse, Resilient, and Full of Optimism: Meet Babson’s Class of 2024 » The Class of 2024 has begun its Babson College journey. As future entrepreneurial leaders, it is in position to thrive through ambiguity.
The Best Entrepreneurial Leadership Traits, According to Mandy Bowman ’12
The Best Entrepreneurial Leadership Traits, According to Mandy Bowman ’12 » Official Black Wall Street founder Mandy Bowman ’12 shared her best entrepreneurial leadership traits as part of Babson’s Summer Catalyst Showcase.
With Ban Pending, Should Microsoft or Twitter Buy TikTok?
With Ban Pending, Should Microsoft or Twitter Buy TikTok? » Restrictions have been imposed on TikTok in the United States, barring an American acquisition. Lecturer Peter Cohan says a potential deal may not even be worth the time.
GEM Data: Black Entrepreneurship Represents Highest Rate in U.S.
GEM Data: Black Entrepreneurship Represents Highest Rate in U.S. » The rate of Black entrepreneurship across the United States has intensified since 2014, and it’s because of innovators like Mandy Bowman ’12.
First Virtual Catalyst Program Convenes Entrepreneurs Around the World
First Virtual Catalyst Program Convenes Entrepreneurs Around the World » Virtually and around the world, Summer Catalyst participants pitched their businesses to hundreds of viewers in the program’s showcase.
Is There a Future for Cruise Lines? This Former CEO Says Yes
Is There a Future for Cruise Lines? This Former CEO Says Yes » Longtime Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Andy Stuart discussed his career of overcoming challenges as they relate to the pandemic with Babson graduate students.
In Impromptu Album Release, Taylor Swift Sings in an Entrepreneur’s Tune
In Impromptu Album Release, Taylor Swift Sings in an Entrepreneur’s Tune » Can musicians be entrepreneurs? Most certainly, says Lakshmi Balachandra, reflecting on the release of Taylor Swift’s impromptu album, “Folklore.”
What Is a Stimulus Package? A Conversation with Professor Megan Way
What Is a Stimulus Package? A Conversation with Professor Megan Way » You’ve heard about it a lot this year, but, what is a stimulus package? Associate Professor and Chair of the Economics Division Megan Way provides some answers.
Meet Two Emerging Leaders Positioned to Thrive
Meet Two Emerging Leaders Positioned to Thrive » Emerging leaders like Jason Shatsky and Tyler Ratanamongkala-Bray are positioned to thrive in crisis.
Bridging Business and Health Care to the Benefit of Students
Bridging Business and Health Care to the Benefit of Students » By challenging students with real problems exposed through research, Dessislava Pachamanova provides an opportunity to study complexities of a crisis.
Babson College Announces Return to Campus Plan
Babson College Announces Return to Campus Plan » With guidance from public health experts, and informed by federal and state recommendations, Babson College releases its plan to be open this fall.
Everybody Is Buying Disinfectant
Everybody Is Buying Disinfectant » Graduate students had the opportunity to virtually engage with an executive at Clorox, which has continued to innovate while meeting heightened demand.
Funding Our Future
Funding Our Future » Looking for a way to support students as they return to campus this fall? Donate to the Emergency Fund, or fund a care package that will be waiting for them when they arrive.
Ready to Entrepreneur, Young Students Spend Summer with Babson
Ready to Entrepreneur, Young Students Spend Summer with Babson » The time for innovation is now. Babson has set out to galvanize budding entrepreneurs around the world through its new, virtual summer programs.
President Spinelli and College Leaders Discuss Return to Campus, Strategic Plan at Community Forum
President Spinelli and College Leaders Discuss Return to Campus, Strategic Plan at Community Forum » At a community forum for staff and faculty, President Spinelli and other campus leaders discussed the fall semester’s return to campus and shared updates on the strategic plan.
How a Different View of Sports Will Present a New Way to Learn
How a Different View of Sports Will Present a New Way to Learn » Sports leagues are nearing restarts with a different look. According to Professor Rick Cleary, these new variances present an optimal opportunity to learn.
Babson to Host Community-Wide Juneteenth Ceremony
Babson to Host Community-Wide Juneteenth Ceremony » Babson College will host a virtual Juneteenth celebration to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S. and to continue to plan a path forward together.
Two Babson Grads, From Two Programs, Innovating Together Against COVID-19
Two Babson Grads, From Two Programs, Innovating Together Against COVID-19 » At a top Boston-area hospital, Hiyam Nadel MBA’13 and Nour Al-Sultan ’14 led innovation in the fight to eradicate coronavirus.
In Service of Others: The Power of the Community Action Program
From Babson Magazine
In Service of Others: The Power of the Community Action Program » With the rewarding Community Action Program, Babson College students experience the benefits—and even personal lessons—of giving back in local communities.
Babson College Announces Calendar Modifications for 2020–21 Academic Year
Babson College Announces Calendar Modifications for 2020–21 Academic Year » Babson College has announced 2020-21 academic year calendar changes in anticipation of a return to campus this fall.
Celebrating the Graduate Class of 2020 This article contains a video
Celebrating the Graduate Class of 2020 » They persevered and now they've been recognized. See the award winners from the graduate Class of 2020, and hear about the memories they made.
Arist Teams Up with Babson Health and Wellness to Deliver Free Text-Message Course
Arist Teams Up with Babson Health and Wellness to Deliver Free Text-Message Course » Babson’s Health and Wellness team joined together with its own student entrepreneurs to create an online course on social connection while social distancing.
Meet the Poets & Quants Babson MBA Students to Watch
Meet the Poets & Quants Babson MBA Students to Watch » For their work in collaborating together to achieve success, these new Babson College graduates have been named to the Poets & Quants list of MBAs to Watch.
Class Project Turned Product of the Future
Class Project Turned Product of the Future » Four MBA students collaborated on what was initially a class project. The result was a real product that could simplify the disinfecting process at gyms.
At Babson, Students Find Belonging and Community
At Babson, Students Find Belonging and Community » At the Students of Color and Black Student sendoffs, members of the Class of 2020 recounted how they found a home in the Babson College community.
Vying for First in a Volatile Market
Vying for First in a Volatile Market » A global crisis and an unsteady stock market coincided with Babson’s Stock Picking Competition, providing students an experiential learning opportunity.
Capping a Babson Experience with Real-World Research
Capping a Babson Experience with Real-World Research » Babson’s Class of 2020 honors students concluded their college experience by completing a project that contributes real research to their field of interest.
#MyBabson: Centers and Institutes
#MyBabson: Centers and Institutes » These graduates are just a few examples of students whose Babson experience has been enhanced by the College's centers and institutes.
A Babson Moment That Spanned Generations and Locations
A Babson Moment That Spanned Generations and Locations » Despite being more than 1,000 miles apart, Olivia Deval ’23 and her grandmother were able to share a moment during Babson’s virtual Dean’s List Ceremony.
FutureLab and an Unexpected Crisis: Lessons in Mobility
FutureLab and an Unexpected Crisis: Lessons in Mobility » After Babson transitioned online, students and faculty in FutureLab: Mobility Innovation worked to help the experiential program reach its potential.
How to Prioritize Your Mental Health
How to Prioritize Your Mental Health » Babson keeps mental health at top of mind. Amid the crisis, the College established student support groups and opportunities for virtual, personal guidance.
Overcoming the Challenge
Overcoming the Challenge » Sixteen teams "rose to the occasion" and showcased products months in the making at Babson's MSEL LEAP Design Fair.
Whatever It Takes
Whatever It Takes » Entrepreneurs have shifted their companies to address coronavirus-related needs, and in the process, have learned much about the effort required to pivot.
26.2 Miles of Motivation
26.2 Miles of Motivation » In an effort to raise money for members of his Vermont community, Alex Crompton ’20 ran an impromptu marathon on the back roads of his home state.
‘True Success Is Giving Back’ This article contains a video
From Babson Magazine
‘True Success Is Giving Back’ » In these courses, Babson students not only learn the significance of philanthropy and what it means to be a humanitarian but also put those lessons in action.
On Campus with Eric Crawley MBA’09
From Babson Magazine
On Campus with Eric Crawley MBA’09 » “It’s incredibly motivational," Eric Crawley MBA’09 says of his work coaching finance students as a member of the Cutler Center Mentor Program.
Up for the Challenge
Up for the Challenge » While Babson students and alumni have pivoted their businesses, faculty have shifted their courses to effectively adjust to this digital landscape.
Babson Athletics Teams Celebrated in Division III Week
Babson Athletics Teams Celebrated in Division III Week » As part of Division III Week, Babson Athletics has celebrated its student-athlete's academic accomplishments, service partnerships, and recent success.
Can Businesses Start and Grow in a Crisis?
Can Businesses Start and Grow in a Crisis? » Entrepreneurial leaders across industries will guide us past the coronavirus crisis by identifying needs and solving problems.
On Campus and Virtually, Student Life Is There to Offer Support
On Campus and Virtually, Student Life Is There to Offer Support » Wherever Babson College students are, student life is there to help.
A Career Fair Continues
A Career Fair Continues » Babson College’s virtual career fair gave graduate students the opportunity to interview for open positions with top employers, from anywhere in the world.
Taking Trading Strategies to Toronto
Taking Trading Strategies to Toronto » Members of the Babson Trading Team followed up on last year’s top performance with one of their highest finishes in recent history.
Bauer CEO and Babson Alumnus Pivots Production with Purpose
Bauer CEO and Babson Alumnus Pivots Production with Purpose » You don’t need to be a founder to launch a successful business pivot. Bauer CEO Ed Kinnaly ’87 knows this well.
Giving Back, to Move Forward
Giving Back, to Move Forward » Two members of Babson’s Global Advisory Board purchased flights home for students to help them quickly reunite with friends and family.
Providing an Around-The-Clock Sense of Safety
Providing an Around-The-Clock Sense of Safety » Even during a disruption to in-person classes and work, Babson College Public Safety is committed to the welfare of students, faculty, and staff.
Working (Out) From Home
Working (Out) From Home » Babson College is providing online consultations and exercise programming for student-athletes and virtual fitness classes for the community.
Messages from Your Faculty This article contains a video
Messages from Your Faculty » The night before the first day of fully online classes, members of Babson’s faculty and academic deans shared words of support with students.
Focusing on the Facts
Focusing on the Facts » Assistant Professor David Blodgett understands the consequences of misinformation, and created a video with tips on how we can manage COVID-19.
Paying It Forward
Paying It Forward » Last year, Babson helped a pair of students establish their text-message learning company. Now, these same students are giving back in a time of need.
We Need More Women in Finance
We Need More Women in Finance » Diverse work environments lead to greater collaboration, and are why we need more women in finance to achieve better business outcomes.
Building a BASE of Future Entrepreneurs
Building a BASE of Future Entrepreneurs » A two-year grant and partnership between Babson College and a Boston nonprofit will spur entrepreneurship education opportunities for urban youth.
A Crash Course in Leadership and Management
A Crash Course in Leadership and Management » At Babson College’s annual student-run forums, graduate students bring together entrepreneurial leaders from around the world.
Published and Cited: Faculty in the News
Published and Cited: Faculty in the News » Across national media, Babson College faculty are recognized for their academic prowess, writing, and expertise.
Back at Babson
Back at Babson » Eliana Crosina ’05, MBA’11 has ensured lifelong learning is always part of her career, returning to Babson to teach and energize future entrepreneurs.
At MLK Jr. Legacy Day, a Call to Guide Others
At MLK Jr. Legacy Day, a Call to Guide Others » At Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Day, Steve Pemberton encouraged students to change the world and guide others in a continuous pursuit of a better society.
A Grant, Term Chair, and Tips for Employee-Manager Relations
A Grant, Term Chair, and Tips for Employee-Manager Relations » Faculty members have been awarded a term chair and a grant for their research and teaching excellence, and for what they will bring to the classroom.
Embracing Who We Are
Embracing Who We Are » In the face of adversity, Wes Woodson ’20 discovered his passion for entrepreneurship and ability to embrace change. He encourages others to do the same.
Made by MSEL, Acquired by TB12
Made by MSEL, Acquired by TB12 » Babson College’s MSEL program provided Cameron Fischer and Alfred Schofield with guidance they needed to start a company and catch the eyes of TB12 Sports.
From Venture Funding to Sustainable Business, Faculty Recognized and Promoted
From Venture Funding to Sustainable Business, Faculty Recognized and Promoted » Babson College faculty are promoted, receive tenure, and are recognized for what they bring to the classroom.
Teaching Others the Ways of Entrepreneurship Education at USASBE
Teaching Others the Ways of Entrepreneurship Education at USASBE » To kick off 2020, a number of Babson College faculty shared their entrepreneurial prowess with fellow innovators at the USASBE Conference in New Orleans.
New Look, Same Babson College This article contains a video
New Look, Same Babson College » The completion of four capital projects has set the stage for Babson College as it welcomes in its second century.
One Student Entrepreneur’s Virtual Reality
One Student Entrepreneur’s Virtual Reality » As founder of virtual reality business Vinci, Eagle Wu ’20 has worked with clients from the Air Force to renewable energy businesses.
What Holiday Shoppers Should Know About This Year’s Retail Trends
What Holiday Shoppers Should Know About This Year’s Retail Trends » Babson College faculty offer last-minute holiday shopping tips and consider this year’s most important retail trends.
The Making of Term Chairs, the Importance of Small Business
The Making of Term Chairs, the Importance of Small Business » Term chair appointments, online holiday consumer advice, and more updates highlight Babson College faculty news.
From Faculty, a Sincere ‘Thank You’ This article contains a video
From Faculty, a Sincere ‘Thank You’ » Faculty have shaped students into entrepreneurial leaders throughout Babson's first century. Just as you've learned from them, they've learned from you.
Babson College’s Entrepreneurs of All Kinds – Latest Updates
Babson College’s Entrepreneurs of All Kinds – Latest Updates » A look at how Babson College students and alumni are innovating in how we connect, and leading in industries such as finance and marketing.
What Drives Successful Women in Business?
What Drives Successful Women in Business? » Successful women in business are collaborative and emotionally intelligent. Many learn and hone these skills through Babson Executive Education.
3 Ways to Build Your Brand like TB12 Sports
3 Ways to Build Your Brand like TB12 Sports » How can you build your brand like the CEO of TB12 Sports? Innovate, plan, and retain your customer, says John Burns MBA’05.
Faculty on Leadership, Music, Entrepreneurship, and Inclusivity
Faculty on Leadership, Music, Entrepreneurship, and Inclusivity » In the news, in their books, and on panels, Babson College professors discuss leadership in terms of history, traits, and equality.
Seeking Your Next Investment? Make it a Babson College Degree
Seeking Your Next Investment? Make it a Babson College Degree » Babson College students get back what they put in, and then some. Over 40 years, students have a return on investment of close to $2 million.
3 Babson College Teams Compete Against Nation’s Best in NCAA Tournaments
3 Babson College Teams Compete Against Nation’s Best in NCAA Tournaments » Babson College field hockey, women’s volleyball, and men’s soccer teams are gearing up for runs in the NCAA Tournament in pursuit of a national title.
Babson College Women’s Soccer Coach Notches 100th Career Win
Babson College Women’s Soccer Coach Notches 100th Career Win » Women’s soccer head coach Nellie Pineault MBA’03 became the third-active woman coach at Babson College to record her 100th career win.
An Entrepreneur’s Political Pitch
An Entrepreneur’s Political Pitch » Babson College student Vivian Nguyen ’22 aspires to give a voice to underrepresented groups of her community. That’s why at age 19, she decided to run for Everett City Council.
How International Students Can Start a Business in the United States
How International Students Can Start a Business in the United States » International entrepreneurs face multiple obstacles when trying to start a business in the United States. Here’s how to overcome them.
From California to Guatemala, Faculty Fuel Growth and Innovation
From California to Guatemala, Faculty Fuel Growth and Innovation » Faculty are leading international growth initiatives, sharing expertise on sustainable breakthrough innovation, and weighing in on the future of commerce.
In a Networked Economy, Connectivity Isn’t Always the Answer
In a Networked Economy, Connectivity Isn’t Always the Answer » Babson Associate Professor Rob Cross has worked with hundreds of companies and organizations to fine tune work environments in the networked economy.
Comfort Food: Cuisine that Feels Like Home
Comfort Food: Cuisine that Feels Like Home » Babson’s taste is unique, mainly because its melting-pot of a community represents more than 70 countries.
New Faculty Seminar Series Kicks Off with an Eye on the Arctic
New Faculty Seminar Series Kicks Off with an Eye on the Arctic » Babson College faculty members are sharing their research and expertise with the College community through a new seminar series.
The Rise and Future of Financial Innovation
The Rise and Future of Financial Innovation » Financial technology startups have changed the way we manage our money. But what does the future hold for the industry?
The Courage to Collide This article contains a video
The Courage to Collide » Aaron Walton ’83 has set out to change the approach to diversity in the workplace, and he’s starting with his own company.
Investing in the Workplace and the Working Parent
Investing in the Workplace and the Working Parent » Faculty explore the challenges working parents face as their children age and explain ways to manage a business like an investment.
100 Years. Three Signature Events. One Extraordinary Celebration. This article contains a video
100 Years. Three Signature Events. One Extraordinary Celebration. » More than 3,000 people from around the globe returned to Babson for an extraordinary week of events, conferences, and activities for our Centennial Celebration.
The Business of Sports
The Business of Sports » Success in business and sports entrepreneurship is intertwined through organizational strategy, says Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank.
Babson Takes Over Boston’s Copley Square This article contains a video
Babson Takes Over Boston’s Copley Square » What goes into hosting Babson’s Centennial Celebration in Boston's Copley Square? Months of planning and entrepreneurial thinking.
The Rise of Cyber Currency, Artificial Intelligence, and Strategies for Women’s Entrepreneurship
The Rise of Cyber Currency, Artificial Intelligence, and Strategies for Women’s Entrepreneurship » Babson recently welcomed a new professor of finance, and faculty members wrote books on the growth of cyber currency and women’s entrepreneurship.
Babson’s First National Championship
Babson’s First National Championship » The 1975 Babson men’s soccer team was the College’s first to win a national title and helped put the athletics program on the map.
Babson Recreation and Athletics Complex Now Open
Babson Recreation and Athletics Complex Now Open » The newly-completed Babson Recreation and Athletics Complex will foster community and serve as a destination for students.
Determining the Value of the Next IPO and Preparing for the Academic Year
Determining the Value of the Next IPO and Preparing for the Academic Year » This week in faculty news: Babson professors’ papers and expertise appear in national media.
Alumni Who Pitched Ideas on ‘Shark Tank’ Return to Babson
Alumni Who Pitched Ideas on ‘Shark Tank’ Return to Babson » At this year's Babson Connect: Worldwide, part of the College’s Centennial Celebration, four Babson alumni shared their experiences pitching on ABC’s "Shark Tank."
Is a Recession on the Horizon?
Is a Recession on the Horizon? » Could we be heading toward a possible recession? Babson faculty weigh in on the chances of one happening, and what to expect if it occurs.
After NFL, Players Turn to Babson
After NFL, Players Turn to Babson » Former NFL players interested in new business careers have come to Babson for The Entrepreneur's Bootcamp.
Professors Honored with Academy of Management Awards
Professors Honored with Academy of Management Awards » A handful of Babson professors were honored with Academy of Management Awards, and others were featured for their expertise in The Boston Globe and Forbes.
Inspiring Viewers to Take Action through Film
Inspiring Viewers to Take Action through Film » Documentary filmmaker Sammy Dane ’15 hopes to change his viewers’ perspectives on the world and influence them to act through storytelling.
In the News: Faculty Talk Workplace, Tariffs, and Education
In the News: Faculty Talk Workplace, Tariffs, and Education » Babson professors and leaders shared insight in local and national media outlets on entrepreneurship education and tariffs on international products.
Savoring a Stanley Cup Victory
Savoring a Stanley Cup Victory » Chris Zimmerman MBA’83 topped years of accomplishments as a hockey player, coach, and NHL executive on a special night last month at Boston’s TD Garden.
Stepping Up to the Hot Seat
Stepping Up to the Hot Seat » As the annual Summer Venture Program concludes, entrepreneurs take turns pitching their endeavor to perfect their articulation and persuasion skills.
Babson Educators Influence Future Leaders, Scholars
Babson Educators Influence Future Leaders, Scholars » Babson’s faculty and thought leaders continue to inspire and influence through conferences, academic studies, and women’s leadership organizations.
From the World Cup to Babson: Building a Winning Culture
From the World Cup to Babson: Building a Winning Culture » What can we learn from the USWNT’s World Cup Victory? Building a championship culture starts with embedding the right values.
BRAC Project Just Shy of Finish Line
BRAC Project Just Shy of Finish Line » The countdown is on for the opening of the Babson Recreation and Athletics Complex as work nears completion on the state-of-the-art facility.
Career Advice and Expertise from Babson’s Own
Career Advice and Expertise from Babson’s Own » Our faculty weighed in on building office camaraderie and explained how to pursue a career in international education.
For International Delegations, A Chance to Learn Entrepreneurship from Nation’s Best
For International Delegations, A Chance to Learn Entrepreneurship from Nation’s Best » In the last year, Babson has hosted more than 35 delegations from 20 countries for sessions on entrepreneurship education.
Making His Mark: President Spinelli on His Return to Babson
Making His Mark: President Spinelli on His Return to Babson » Babson is ready to welcome Dr. Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92 back to campus as our 14th president.
An Entrepreneur with Eyes on the Olympics
An Entrepreneur with Eyes on the Olympics » Parallels between rock climbing and business led world-champion climber and Babson sophomore Kai Lightner ’22 to pursue a career in entrepreneurship.
When Babson, and Business, Run in the Family
When Babson, and Business, Run in the Family » For this family, a Babson education and starting your own business spans two generations.
Faculty Weigh in on Technology and Environment, Future of AI
Faculty Weigh in on Technology and Environment, Future of AI » From insight on the environment to government policy, our faculty shared their expertise through academic journals, books, and online media.
Students Get Hands On to Scale a Lean Venture
Students Get Hands On to Scale a Lean Venture » Students gain real-world operational growth and management experience, both at Babson and in Boston on one of the city’s highest-traffic weekends.
Delegates Attend Babson Academy Session, Brush Serves on CNBC Disruptor 50 Advisory Council
Delegates Attend Babson Academy Session, Brush Serves on CNBC Disruptor 50 Advisory Council » From national and local media to the classroom, our thought leaders recently shared insight on innovative startups and entrepreneurship education.
Educators Become Students, So Students Can Become Entrepreneurs
Educators Become Students, So Students Can Become Entrepreneurs » With the Babson Fellows Program, the Lycoming College entrepreneurship chair was able to turn his own program into one of the most popular on campus.
Babson Posse Scholars Celebrated in Sendoff This article contains a photo gallery
Babson Posse Scholars Celebrated in Sendoff » Members of the graduating Posse 12 cohort received a special sendoff before Babson’s Centennial Commencement in honor of their achievements and journey.
John Attaway’s Legacy Lives on at Annual MBA Award Ceremony
John Attaway’s Legacy Lives on at Annual MBA Award Ceremony » Three students were recognized at the annual Dr. John D. Attaway Award Reception, in honor of our beloved MBA Class of 1956 alumnus.
Steve Case: Collaboration Will Be Key to New Era of Entrepreneurship
Steve Case: Collaboration Will Be Key to New Era of Entrepreneurship » AOL co-founder Steve Case challenged the undergrad Class of 2019 to lead innovation in regions outside of today’s startup hubs at Centennial Commencement.
How Solving 1 Problem Led to Millions in Revenue
How Solving 1 Problem Led to Millions in Revenue » Wanderu founder Polina Raygorodskaya ’08 illustrated to the growing startup community of Miami how solving a problem led to more than $100 million in revenue.
Seeking Insight from Babson Faculty?
Seeking Insight from Babson Faculty? » On the ground and on the airwaves, Babson’s faculty and thought leaders are sharing their expertise on leadership, innovation, and family entrepreneurship.
LGBTQ+ Graduates Honored at Annual Lavender Graduation This article contains a photo gallery
LGBTQ+ Graduates Honored at Annual Lavender Graduation » Several students and staff were recognized and honored for their achievements at Babson’s seventh annual Lavender Graduation.
Professors Earn Tenure, Keynote International Conference
Professors Earn Tenure, Keynote International Conference » From insight on grocery store prices to advice for women pitching to investors, find out how Babson’s thought leaders have been sharing their expertise.
Class of 2019 Toasts Its Way into Alumni Network This article contains a photo gallery
Class of 2019 Toasts Its Way into Alumni Network » The Class of 2019 was welcomed into Babson’s alumni network Wednesday evening at the College’s annual champagne toast.