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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.

Composite headshot of Jeffry Timmons and Heidi Neck
The Lasting Impact of Endowed Chairs Professor Heidi Neck, who has benefited from an endowed chair in honor of her mentor, Jeffry A. Timmons, prepares to follow in his footsteps with her estate planning.
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October 12, 2022

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2026-09-16 20:49:57
Brett Jewkes listens to student presentations while sitting in a classroom
The Powerful Lessons of Values-Based Leadership Brett Jewkes, the chief brand and communications officer with the Blank Family of Businesses, discusses how Arthur M. Blank ’63, H’98 and his core values are influencing Babson students.
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October 4, 2022

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2026-09-28 19:40:19
Community members at Back to Babson on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
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.
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October 3, 2022

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2026-10-07 09:32:14
A group of student-athletes in white T-shirts pose for a photo with Len Green in front of the building named for him
Celebrating the Crossroads of Athletics and Entrepreneurship In a special ceremony, the Len Green Recreation and Athletics Complex is renamed for the longtime Babson entrepreneurship professor for his enduring support for Babson Athletics.
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September 30, 2022

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2026-10-07 09:32:14
Composite photo of the Shining Brightly book cover and Howard Brown wearing his sunglasses
School Spirit Shines Brightly for New Author Howard Brown ’88 In his memoir, the former president of the Babson Alumni Association reflects on his experience as a two-time cancer survivor and Babson College’s impact.
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September 27, 2022

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2026-10-07 21:51:34
A line of students stand in awe at the sight of the stadium
Good Company, Good Game Delivers Impact and Inspiration In a new course on sports businesses, Babson students visit Atlanta to experience firsthand how the core values of Arthur M. Blank ’63, H’98 shape his businesses.
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September 16, 2022

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2026-09-28 19:40:19
Illustration of words related to entrepreneurial leadership
Why Entrepreneurial Leadership Matters Research by Babson’s Arthur M. Blank School, led by Professor Scott Taylor, has created the first academic model to explain entrepreneurial leadership.
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August 11, 2022

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2026-10-07 09:32:14
Corey O’Neill ’22 poses for a portrait on campus
The Power of the Alumni Network The Class of 2022 joined the Babson alumni network of more than 43,000 graduates across 125 countries. We caught up with a few alumni, including one of their newest members, about the power of the network.
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August 8, 2022

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2026-10-07 18:19:41
Andy Moutinho poses for a portrait on campus
Andy Moutinho: Navigating the Challenges of the Pandemic Safely As the senior director of operations in the Facilities Management and Planning Department, Andy Moutinho and his team have been particularly critical over the past two years as he has helped the College navigate the challenges of the pandemic
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August 1, 2022

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2026-09-27 22:01:24
Chisom Mbonu-Ezeoke speaking during a bootcamp session
Babson Helps Fuel Dreams of Women Sports Pioneers Babson College hosts the Global Sports Mentoring Program for a women’s entrepreneurship bootcamp aimed at helping scale ventures to better serve women around the world.
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July 14, 2022

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2026-10-05 07:31:30