Author: 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.

‘We Are a Remarkably Resilient and Supportive Community’ Lawrence P. Ward, the new vice president for learner success and dean of campus life, discusses how Babson is adapting its student support systems and offers his advice to returning students.

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‘We’re Equipping Our Students to Thrive Amid Uncertainty’ Ken Matsuno, the new vice president of academic affairs and dean of the college, explains how Babson is ensuring its high academic standards and what he's learned about the community.

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Office Hours: Opportunity Knocking Professor of Finance Richard Bliss, Babson’s first Posse mentor, serves as the national academic director for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program.

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Embracing an Agile Mindset Juggling school, work, and family, part-time MBA student Kristina Feasey MBA’21 embraces an agile mindset in her full-time role with College Marketing.

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Thankful for a Facilities Team Hard at Work As Facilities staff members keep the Babson campus clean and safe, students express their appreciation.

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‘Superheroes’ Joining Forces in Digital Experience Initiative An interdisciplinary team of Babson faculty is researching the importance of responsible and ethical digital transformation.

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Feeding the Frontlines by Supporting Local Business Members of the Babson community have launched initiatives large and small to provide meals for hospital workers and bolster struggling restaurants.

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Virtual Reality: How the Babson Community United in the Face of Crisis The College completed a remarkable transformation to a virtual campus over spring break—with an eye on the future.

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People of Babson: Lisa Thomas, Director of Service and Justice Programs Lisa Thomas, the director of Service and Justice Programs, reflects on the importance of service, and how it relates to entrepreneurial leadership.

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Office Hours: 5 Provocative Films about the American Dream Professor Julie Levinson, who has been exploring themes related to the American dream her entire career, recounts five provocative movies that resonate today.

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