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.

Arthur M. Blank ’63, H’98: Empowering and Inspiring Entrepreneurial Leaders The Babson alumnus who co-founded The Home Depot and owns the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons returns to campus as the Commencement speaker at the undergraduate ceremony May 11.

Tagged Alumni, Class of 2024, Commencement, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

A First Look at the Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village At the first of three Spring Sneak Peek events, the Babson community enjoyed its first sights of the Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village, the first-of-its-kind living and learning space dedicated to entrepreneurial leadership.

Tagged Campus, Entrepreneurship Education, Student Life, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

The Ripple Effect of Scholarships The true impact of scholarships extends far beyond the initial financial benefit, creating entrepreneurial leaders determined to change more than their own lives. Here, six current scholarship recipients share their stories.

Tagged Campus, Class of 2024, Graduate, Student Life, Undergraduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community, Outcomes

Temi Bajulaiye on Shaping Babson Athletics’ Storytelling As Babson Athletics’ marketing and new media specialist, Temi Bajulaiye captures the stories behind the teams.

Tagged Athletics, Campus, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

Continuing to Lead: No. 1 MBA in Entrepreneurship for 31 Years Babson College has been named the No. 1 MBA in Entrepreneurship by U.S. News & World Report for the 31st consecutive year, validating once again its leadership in innovating entrepreneurship education.

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Graduate

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

At MLK Legacy Day, an Empowering Call for the Harmony of Self-Care and Success Mental health advocate Wes Woodson ’20 returned to Babson to deliver a moving and inspiring address at Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Day, which also honored five recipients of the College’s MLK Leadership Award.

Tagged Alumni, Class of 2020, Class of 2024, Class of 2026, Diversity and Inclusion, Student Life, Class of 2027

Posted in Community, Insights

What It Means to Be a Fulbright Scholar from Babson College Professor Sinan Erzurumlu recently returned from a semester in Denmark as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar, earning Babson College distinction as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for the second year in a row.

Tagged Faculty, Leadership, Sustainability

Posted in Outcomes

Babson Board of Trustees Honored with Prestigious National Award The Babson College Board of Trustees was selected as one of four recipients of the 2024 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Wes Woodson ’20 Forges a Career to Help Humanity Wes Woodson ’20 returns to Babson this month as the keynote speaker for the College’s annual MLK Legacy Day with an important message about the importance of mental health.

Tagged Diversity and Inclusion, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Class of 2020

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes

The Forefront of Entrepreneurial Leadership: Q&A with Blank School CEO Donna Levin Donna Levin, CEO of the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, has been honored with a 2024 Pinnacle Award by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Here, she reflects on the Blank School’s impact and the importance of entrepreneurial leadership.

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership