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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.

Portrait of Dr. Albert Bourla

Values and the Vaccine: Lessons on Leadership from the Pfizer CEO Reflecting on the development of the first COVID-19 vaccine and the need to “think big,” Dr. Albert Bourla prepares to address Babson’s graduate Class of 2021.

May 12, 2021

Tagged Commencement, Class of 2021, Graduate, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

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2026-10-06 09:06:52

Confetti falls as students celebrate Commencement

VIDEO: Celebrating the Class of 2020 Watch video highlights of Babson College’s in-person and digital Commencement celebrations for the undergraduate and graduate members of the Class of 2020.

May 12, 2021

Tagged Class of 2020, Commencement, Undergraduate, Graduate

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2026-08-23 11:35:47

Portrait of Carla Harris

Morgan Stanley Executive Sings Praises for Entrepreneurial Leaders Carla Harris shares how her experiences on Wall Street and as a gospel singer have taught her the value of listening and using her voice, as she prepares to address Babson’s graduate Class of 2020.

May 6, 2021

Tagged Commencement, Class of 2020, Graduate, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

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2026-10-22 12:44:35

Portrait of Richelieu Dennis Jr.

Richelieu Dennis Jr. ’91 on Finding Inspiration Amid Uncertainty Richelieu Dennis Jr. ’91 returns to Babson to share his experiences and perspectives with the undergraduate Class of 2020 and receive his honorary doctorate.

May 5, 2021

Tagged Commencement, Alumni, Class of 2020, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Social Innovation

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2026-10-22 16:58:54

Women's lacrosse team poses with the NEWMAC trophy

A Parade of NEWMAC Champions for Babson Beavers Led by the women’s lacrosse team, Babson College boasts a bevy of conference champions, including six teams and three individuals.

May 4, 2021

Tagged Athletics, Class of 2021, Student Life

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2026-10-21 22:54:28

Jamie Siminoff ’99 at Ring headquarters

Jamie Siminoff '99 and the Power of Entrepreneurial Thinking An honorary degree recipient this year, Jamie Siminoff ’99, the famed founder and inventor of Ring, now is helping bring entrepreneurial thinking to the field of medicine.

April 19, 2021

Tagged Alumni, Class of 2021, Commencement, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Household Names, Social Innovation

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2026-10-22 16:58:54

Donna Levin on stage at an event for Babson's Blank School

CEO of Babson’s Blank School Exemplifies Why Vision Is Important in Leadership In a career spent solving problems as an entrepreneurial leader, Donna Levin, the CEO of Babson’s Blank School, knows the real impact comes by empowering others.

March 31, 2021

Tagged Women's Leadership, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Inclusive Excellence

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2026-10-22 07:19:59

2021 Babson Connect: Worldwide insignia

Five Regions, Five Days: Entrepreneurial Leadership Everywhere Featuring an impressive list of esteemed speakers, the sixth edition of Babson Connect: Worldwide takes the College community around the world in five days.

March 29, 2021

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Family Entrepreneurship, Household Names, Social Innovation, VC & Investing

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2026-10-24 12:48:09

Illustration of a diverse group of people talking

Convening Conversations About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion A group of eight Babson College faculty and staff members participated in a training session focused on designing and facilitating dialogues across divides.

March 25, 2021

Tagged Inclusive Excellence, Faculty

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2026-10-24 12:48:09

World-renowned opera singer Karen Slack.

Soprano Shares Her Voice and Perspectives with Babson Community Moderating a discussion with opera singer Karen Slack, Curtis Johnson ’23 helps highlight diverse voices and new perspectives on the connections between entrepreneurship and the arts.

February 25, 2021

Tagged Inclusive Excellence, Student Life, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Undergraduate

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2026-10-21 17:33:08