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Author: Hillary Chabot

Hillary Chabot
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Hillary Chabot

Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.

A female student looks at a computer screen in a finance lab filled with computers and a scrolling stock ticker.
Why More Teenagers Are Learning to Invest Like Wall Street Pros As teen interest in investing surges, brokerage firms are scrambling to court Gen Z consumers. Babson finance expert Patrick Gregory, who teaches high school students how to evaluate stocks like a Wall Street professional, provides tips for teen investors.
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May 12, 2026

Posted in Insights

2026-05-14 01:25:17
Man speaks at lectern while a woman and man look on.
Find What Drives You: Metropoulos Prepares Inspiring Message for Babson Undergraduates As he prepares his Commencement address, C. Dean Metropoulos ’67, MBA ’68 encourages graduates to stay curious, embrace change, and build meaningful careers in a fast-evolving world.
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May 11, 2026

Posted in Community

2026-05-14 06:14:13
Two smiling men on a golf course.
On Course for Success: How a Babson MBA Grad Built a Golf Charity Platform Eric Sedransk MBA’14 credits Babson College with giving him the confidence to build Member for a Day, a business that blends profit with a purpose.
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May 6, 2026

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-05-14 01:25:17
Young students stand with Beaver mascot in front of two new beehives.
A Greener Babson: Beehives and Earth Month Events Drive Sustainability on Campus Babson launched an Earth Month sustainability push with campus beehives, events, and student-led initiatives focused on climate action, food waste, and environmental impact.
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April 30, 2026

Posted in Community

2026-05-13 22:45:25
Big Ideas Take Center Stage at Babson’s B.E.T.A. Challenge A record number of applicants and globally diverse finalists defined this year’s B.E.T.A. Challenge, where ventures ranged from clean energy to child literacy.
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April 23, 2026

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-14 06:14:13
Woman speaks to large crowd gathered for Food Summit in airy room at Babson College.
Inside Babson’s First Food Summit: Where Food Entrepreneurs Connect Across the Ecosystem Featuring student founders and alumni leaders, Babson’s Food Summit explored the wide range of roles, from food science to CPG to supply, powering today’s food industry.
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April 17, 2026

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-13 18:55:42
Canvas Trader Joe's tote bags
From Tote Bags to Buckets: How Everyday Items Become Cultural Currency From Trader Joe’s mini totes to Starbucks Bearista cups, limited-edition drops are turning everyday items into cultural moments of high demand. Babson marketing experts unpack how scarcity and social sharing fuel these viral sensations.
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April 14, 2026

Posted in Insights

2026-05-13 18:55:42
Javier Martínez Abrego Cantú and Roberta Maldonado Sistos pose for a portrait at Babson Commons
The Bonds of Babson: Couples In our Bonds of Babson series, we spotlight alumni families, including couples, through the experience of Roberta Maldonado Sistos MBA’26 and Javier Martínez Abrego Cantú MBA’26.
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April 8, 2026

Posted in Community

2026-05-13 18:55:42
Eight of the Green Gables Girls pose for a group photo outdoors with palm trees in the background
The Bonds of Babson: Friends In our Bonds of Babson series, we spotlight how alumni maintain lifelong friendships, through the experience of The Green Gables Girls, who now take an annual trip together.
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April 8, 2026

Posted in Community

2026-05-14 00:49:08
Nada Hashmi poses for a portrait
Network Support: Where Technology Meets Equity Assistant Professor of Information Systems Nada Hashmi studies collaboration and leadership while mentoring the next generation.
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April 7, 2026

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2026-05-14 00:49:08