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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.

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

Posted in Community

2026-05-23 02:14:11

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

Posted in Community

2026-04-06 08:17:41

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

Posted in Community

2026-06-15 01:59:30

Collage of four 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.

By Eric Beato, Bryan Lipiner

February 16, 2021

Tagged Alumni, Inclusive Excellence

Posted in Community

2026-06-14 11:21:52

Screenshot of a class utilizing InSpace

Expanding Academic Toolbox Keeps Babson on Cutting Edge A strong partnership between the Academic Technology Innovation Center and faculty continually enhances the online classroom experience.

February 11, 2021

Tagged Faculty, Technology

Posted in Community

2026-06-10 09:07:08

Jeffrey P. Shay ’87, MBA’91

Back at Babson, Shay Brings Unique Perspective Jeffrey P. Shay ’87, MBA’91 returns as the new executive director for academic operations at Babson College’s The Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

February 9, 2021

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-13 20:38:40

Portrait of Tim Ryan smiling

Taking Action on Diversity and Inclusion As U.S. chair and senior partner at PwC and co-founder of CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, Tim Ryan ’88 uses his entrepreneurial skills to raise awareness and effect change.

January 25, 2021

Tagged Alumni, Inclusive Excellence, Leadership

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-06-13 20:38:40

Grace Carew ’16

People of Babson: Grace Carew ’16 As an alumna, staff member, and even occasionally the mascot, Grace Carew ’16 knows all about keeping the Babson community connected, especially online.

January 21, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, Alumni, People of Babson

Posted in Community

2026-06-13 20:38:40

Mighty Well co-founders (from left) Yousef Al-Humaidhi ’15, Emily Levy ’16, and Maria Del Mar Gomez ’16

When Making Masks Proves Purposeful and Personal For Babson-built Mighty Well, expanding into the production of face masks was no pivot. It was purposeful and personal.

January 4, 2021

Tagged Alumni, Startups, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-13 20:38:40

Balloons spell out 10,000

Lessons from Training 10,000 Small Businesses As Babson marks a milestone with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, National Academic Director Richard Bliss reflects on the lessons and its impact.

December 22, 2020

Tagged Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty

Posted in Community

2026-06-13 20:38:40