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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.

Babson students gather around a table selling portable cell phone chargers near Babson's world globe.
One Semester, 12 Startups: Babson Students Get Down to Business From succulents to custom chess pieces, Babson students launch real businesses while learning entrepreneurship and problem solving.
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November 6, 2026

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-11-14 19:30:44
A lobster mania sign, statue of Rober Babson, and statue of a beaver along with their Boston accent pronunciations.
Wicked Different: How Babson Students Experience the Boston Accent As Boston’s famous accent gains national attention, Babson students and professors share their surprising, funny, and sometimes confusing encounters with it.
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October 30, 2026

Posted in Community

2026-11-14 19:40:57
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From Imagination to Publication: How Tiny Star Empowers Young Writers in the Age of AI In this installment of Startup Stories, founder Joy Meng MBA’28 discusses Tiny Star, which helps children publish their own stories while building creativity, confidence, and independence in the age of AI.
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October 27, 2026

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-11-14 22:29:38
A young woman and man converse while sitting at a table in Babson's writing center.
How Babson’s Newly Named Writing Center & AI Literacy Lab Evolved for the AI Era Renamed the Writing Center & AI Literacy Lab, Babson’s writing center is helping students use artificial intelligence thoughtfully without losing the critical thinking, personal voice, and human connection at the heart of writing.
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October 16, 2026

Posted in Community

2026-11-14 19:40:57
Mature smiling happy professional business man executive, male hr recruiter or bank manager hiring recruit at job interview onboarding corporate office meeting. Handshake with new client concept.
What Is Unretirement? How Retirees Are Returning to Work and Reinventing Their Careers More professionals are returning to work after retirement or caretaking and they’re using lifelong learning, entrepreneurship, and returnships to help. Learn why unretirement is growing.
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October 14, 2026

Posted in Community, Insights

2026-11-14 15:21:40
Communication skills are pivotal in leadership.
Why Is Communication Important in Leadership? Successful leadership requires effective communication to foster collaboration, enhance productivity, and maintain connections in a tech-driven world.
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September 30, 2026

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-11-14 22:28:01
Babson college undergraduate students at career fair.
What Recruiters Look for at Babson’s Undergraduate Career Fair What makes a Babson student stand out at a career fair? Employers from various fields share advice on professionalism, resilience, practical skills, and career flexibility.
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September 28, 2026

Posted in Community, Outcomes

2026-11-14 13:30:15
Man holds bottles of olive oil from his startup business.
A Better Bottle: How Daniel Danes MBA’24 Built an Olive Oil Business on Quality and Trust With lessons and tools from Babson, Daniel Danes MBA’24 launched TITIN Olive Oil, bringing traceable, high-quality Spanish olive oil to retailers and restaurants.
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September 24, 2026

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-11-14 22:10:59
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What Lovesac’s Social Media Misstep Can Teach Brands About Humor Lovesac’s viral response turned a customer complaint into a marketing backlash. Babson experts explain what the brand could have done differently.
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September 15, 2026

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-11-14 22:10:59
Woman who is the new Babson undergraduate dean stands at lectern at the College.
Babson’s New Undergraduate Dean on Preparing Students for What’s Next Poonam Arora, Babson’s new undergraduate dean, shares her path to Babson, and her vision for the Class of 2030 and the future of undergraduate education.
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September 14, 2026

Posted in Community

2026-11-14 22:29:38