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Author: Eric Beato

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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.

Students walk on campus under a number one banner

Why Is Babson No. 1 for Entrepreneurship? Here Are 30 Reasons Entrepreneurship is everywhere at Babson College, which has been ranked the No. 1 school for entrepreneurship for the past three decades. But why? There are countless reasons; here are just 30.

September 23, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Campus, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Faculty, Graduate, Startups, Student Life, Undergraduate, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-10-03 05:28:40

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The Streak Hits 30! Babson Ranked the No. 1 School for Entrepreneurship For the 30th consecutive time, Babson College has been named as the top undergraduate school for entrepreneurship by U.S. News & World Report.

September 22, 2026

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Undergraduate, Campus

Posted in Community

2026-10-03 05:28:40

President Spinelli and a group of students cheer at the College's entrance

New Faces, Old Friends, and a President’s First of Many Lasts: Move-In Day 2026 Babson College President Stephen Spinelli MBA’92, PhD begins his final year before retirement as he always does, greeting new students and their families—and even renewing some old connections—at first-year orientation.

August 28, 2026

Tagged Campus, Undergraduate, Class of 2030

Posted in Community

2026-10-03 04:41:47

Amir Reza poses for a portrait

Amir Reza P’28 on Why International Education Is Central to Babson’s Mission For Amir Reza P’28, the dean of Babson Academy and global education at Babson, international education is not only critical in developing entrepreneurial leaders, but it’s also deeply personal.

August 4, 2026

Tagged Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Global, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-10-03 05:07:45

Composite image of an action photo of Matia Cristiani, with three inset photos of her posing with her national title trophies.

Is Matia Cristiani ’26 the Greatest of All Time? Matia Cristiani ’26 won three NCAA national championships, including the women’s singles title this spring, capping an extraordinary tennis career at Babson, raising the question about her place in the annals of Babson Athletics.

August 4, 2026

Tagged Athletics, Class of 2026, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-10-03 05:07:45

Three people pose for a photo with the award

Babson Earns LGBT Corporate Ally Award at Business of Pride Celebration President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD accepted the award on behalf of Babson at Boston Business Journal’s 10th annual event honoring innovation and leadership in Boston’s LGBT community.

June 24, 2026

Tagged Inclusive Excellence, Campus

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-10-02 18:20:43

Richard Taylor gestures while speaking at a podium

On Juneteenth, the Case for Entrepreneurship and Babson Civic innovator Richard L. Taylor delivers a compelling message about the importance of entrepreneurship as the keynote speaker at Babson College’s Juneteenth observation.

June 18, 2026

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Inclusive Excellence, Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-10-03 05:28:40

A group of four people holding microphones sit in chairs on a stage at the event

How the Real Estate Industry Is Embracing Artificial Intelligence At a recent event at Babson Boston, where the TARCO Institute for Real Estate and Entrepreneurship took center stage, real estate industry leaders embraced AI’s advantages but cautioned that humans and relationships remain the key to success.

June 11, 2026

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Faculty, Real Estate, Alumni

Posted in Insights

2026-10-03 04:07:25

Matia Cristiani stretches with her racket to reach the ball on a return shot

Babson Tennis Star Matia Cristiani Wins NCAA Singles National Title The most decorated tennis player in school history, Matia Cristiani ’26 earned her third national championship and first in singles, before teaming with Sandra Sikharulidze ’29 in the doubles national final, where they lost a heartbreaker.

May 26, 2026

Tagged Athletics, Class of 2026, Class of 2027, Class of 2028, Class of 2029

Posted in Community

2026-10-03 05:00:48

Group photo of all the graduates

Babson’s Tournament Teams Celebrated in Athletics Commencement Ceremony Graduating members of the men’s lacrosse and baseball teams, who were competing during Babson’s Commencement ceremonies, were honored in a special ceremony Monday on campus.

May 19, 2026

Tagged Athletics, Class of 2026, Commencement, Undergraduate, Graduate

Posted in Community

2026-10-03 05:00:48