Author: Hillary Chabot

Bulgarians Learn Leadership Through Collaboration at Babson
Bulgarians Learn Leadership Through Collaboration at Babson » A 15-member group of Bulgarian professionals spent a whirlwind two weeks learning leadership skills as part of Babson’s B-AGILE program.
By Hillary Chabot May 23, 2023
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Commencement Stories 2023: The Graduates
Commencement Stories 2023: The Graduates » Behind every cap and gown, there is a story. In this two-part series, we reflect on the stories at the 2023 Commencement, culminating with the graduate class.
By John Crawford & Hillary Chabot May 18, 2023
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Commencement Stories 2023: The Undergraduates
Commencement Stories 2023: The Undergraduates » Behind every cap and gown, there is a story. In this two-part series, we reflect on the stories found at the 2023 Commencement, beginning with the undergraduates.
By Hillary Chabot & John Crawford May 17, 2023
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Competition Provides Hands-on Lesson on Impact Investing
Competition Provides Hands-on Lesson on Impact Investing » Hweedo Chang MBA’23 completed a personal goal and acquired real-world experience after competing in an impact investment program this spring.
By Hillary Chabot May 8, 2023
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Student-Run Investment Banking Program Creates Path for Career Success
Student-Run Investment Banking Program Creates Path for Career Success » Joyce Wang ’23 was one of the first to participate in SPEAR IB, a Babson student-run program to help others land internships in investment banking. It not only worked to clear a path for her career but also helped countless others.
By Hillary Chabot May 5, 2023
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Babson Honors Entrepreneurs Committed to Positive Global Change
Babson Honors Entrepreneurs Committed to Positive Global Change » Ramón Mendiola Sánchez ’86, P’20 ’21 ’23 and Pawan G. Patil have been honored with the Global Changemaker Award, which recognizes those in the Babson community for creating positive social and environmental change on a global level.
By Hillary Chabot May 1, 2023
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Clarks CEO Jon Ram MBA’08 and Inspiring Future Leaders
Clarks CEO Jon Ram MBA’08 and Inspiring Future Leaders » Meeting Babson students inspires and energizes Clarks CEO Jon Ram MBA’08, who gave one class a tour of Clarks’ Needham headquarters.
By Hillary Chabot April 26, 2023
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Three Decades at No. 1: Babson Leads Graduate Entrepreneurship Education
Three Decades at No. 1: Babson Leads Graduate Entrepreneurship Education » Babson College has earned the No. 1 ranking for Best MBA in Entrepreneurship from U.S. News & World Report for the 30th consecutive year.
By Hillary Chabot & Sarah Coppinger April 25, 2023
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Margaret Jones: Coaching Graduate Students to Career Success
Margaret Jones: Coaching Graduate Students to Career Success » For Margaret Jones, senior associate director of the Graduate Center for Career Development, helping students get hired is more than just a job.
By Hillary Chabot April 21, 2023
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Earth-Friendly Ventures Win B.E.T.A. Challenge Grand Prizes
Earth-Friendly Ventures Win B.E.T.A. Challenge Grand Prizes » Amelia Thomas MBA’22, Jennifer Calhoun MBA’23, and Dylan Zajac ’25 were the winners of the 2023 B.E.T.A. Challenge.
By Hillary Chabot April 19, 2023
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How Social Media Responds When Black Female Athletes Prioritize Mental Health
How Social Media Responds When Black Female Athletes Prioritize Mental Health » Black female athletes facing a mental health crisis initially receive a surge of support on social media, but the boost quickly erodes.
By Hillary Chabot April 11, 2023
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Inspirational, Emotional Tales from the Edge at TEDxBabsonCollege
Inspirational, Emotional Tales from the Edge at TEDxBabsonCollege » Alumni and faculty speakers shared personal stories about how they used challenges to fuel their success at this year’s TEDxBabsonCollege.
By Hillary Chabot & John Crawford March 31, 2023
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Connecting Babson’s First-Gen Community
Connecting Babson’s First-Gen Community » Cindy Escobar ’23 sought connection during her first year at Babson. She ended up creating a first-generation community for fellow students.
By Hillary Chabot March 24, 2023
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What the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Teaches Entrepreneurs
What the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Teaches Entrepreneurs » Babson finance experts detailed lessons for startup hopefuls following the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history.
By Hillary Chabot March 17, 2023
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Smaiyra Million: Paving the Way for Women Leaders, Entrepreneurs
Smaiyra Million: Paving the Way for Women Leaders, Entrepreneurs » The executive director of the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship helps women entrepreneurs reach their dreams at Babson College.
By Hillary Chabot March 16, 2023
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‘This Girl Is on Fire’: A New Partnership with Frank & Eileen to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
‘This Girl Is on Fire’: A New Partnership with Frank & Eileen to Empower Women Entrepreneurs » On International Women’s Day, Babson rebrands the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership with a transformational investment from Audrey McLoghlin, founder and CEO of clothing brand Frank & Eileen™.
By Hillary Chabot March 10, 2023
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What’s in a Name? For FME Ventures, It’s Part of Doing Business
What’s in a Name? For FME Ventures, It’s Part of Doing Business » As Babson first-year students marketed their businesses at the annual FME Expo, they gave a behind-the-scenes look at choosing a name for their ventures.
By Hillary Chabot March 8, 2023
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The Dangers of Netflix’s Password-Sharing Crackdown
The Dangers of Netflix’s Password-Sharing Crackdown » Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown could alienate loyal subscribers who want to help aging parents or college-aged kids with streaming costs, Babson marketing experts warn.
By Hillary Chabot March 1, 2023
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Babson’s Turkish Community Unites After Earthquakes Shatter Country
Babson’s Turkish Community Unites After Earthquakes Shatter Country » Students quickly mobilized to launch the Babson Turkish Student Association and collect donations to support recovery efforts.
By Hillary Chabot February 16, 2023
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Connection, Courage Necessary to Defeat Systemic Racism in the Workplace
Connection, Courage Necessary to Defeat Systemic Racism in the Workplace » Babson Associate Professor of Management Tina Opie has already worked with 12 organizations to combat discrimination in the workplace using the methodology detailed in her book, Shared Sisterhood.
By Hillary Chabot February 15, 2023
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Teaching, Practice Faculty Titles Better Define College Roles
Teaching, Practice Faculty Titles Better Define College Roles » Babson College’s highly experienced professors of practice have boardroom and other corporate experience they can share with students.
By Hillary Chabot February 6, 2023
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Stop, Collaborate, and Listen: Babson Faculty Come Together on Research Day
Stop, Collaborate, and Listen: Babson Faculty Come Together on Research Day » From data analytics to the pandemic, Babson’s sixth annual Faculty Research Day brings professors together to connect and collaborate.
By Hillary Chabot February 2, 2023
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Babson Thought Leaders Look to 2023
Babson Thought Leaders Look to 2023 » Babson’s experts on finance, management, and the economy offer their predictions and share their insights on what’s to come in 2023.
By Hillary Chabot January 3, 2023
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Meet the MSEL’23 Students Serving Up Food Security
Meet the MSEL’23 Students Serving Up Food Security » Three Babson MSEL students created a hot meal vending machine aimed at providing healthy, accessible food at an affordable price.
By Hillary Chabot December 21, 2022
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Spotify Unwrapped: Popular Streaming List Strikes Sour Note
Spotify Unwrapped: Popular Streaming List Strikes Sour Note » Spotify Wrapped has become an end-of-year cultural staple, but Sandra Graham, a Babson professor and ethnomusicologist, says the list highlights some troubling societal issues.
By Hillary Chabot December 12, 2022
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Philosophy Revisited: New Professor Questions Old Narratives
Philosophy Revisited: New Professor Questions Old Narratives » Babson’s new assistant professor of philosophy, Alex Adamson, seeks to challenge ingrained lessons about philosophical thought and famous philosophers.
By Hillary Chabot December 5, 2022
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The Impact of E-Commerce
The Impact of E-Commerce » As shoppers flock online and e-commerce increases, research by Babson Assistant Professor Linghang Zeng finds that marginalized retail employees are hit hardest.
By Hillary Chabot November 28, 2022
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Attitude of Gratitude Helps Babson Graduate Help Others
Attitude of Gratitude Helps Babson Graduate Help Others » One small change to a Babson graduate's daily routine changed his life for the better. Now, Teddy Droseres '10 is helping others do the same thing.
By Hillary Chabot November 22, 2022
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Students Polish GEM Findings into Winning Data Hackathon Competition
Students Polish GEM Findings into Winning Data Hackathon Competition » Babson students mined data from the latest U.S. Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report for job-creation findings at the second annual GEM Data Hackathon competition.
By Hillary Chabot November 21, 2022
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Menstrual Equity Comes to Babson
Menstrual Equity Comes to Babson » In a partnership with Babson's Wellness and Prevention Services, Ceylan Rowe MBA'22 and her company are helping increase access to free period products across campus.
By Hillary Chabot November 8, 2022
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How to Steer a Successful Twitter Turnaround
How to Steer a Successful Twitter Turnaround » Babson’s Bret Bero, who has led several private-equity turnarounds, weighs in on Elon Musk’s push to make Twitter profitable after purchasing the social media platform for $44 billion.
By Hillary Chabot November 3, 2022
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Senate Internship Offers New Perspective on Politics
Senate Internship Offers New Perspective on Politics » Michael Tu ’25 looked beyond the country’s contentious political climate during his internship at Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s Illinois office.
By Hillary Chabot November 2, 2022
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Understanding Natural Disasters and Their Impact
Understanding Natural Disasters and Their Impact » Hurricane Ian’s destructive path caused $2 billion in damage and more than 114 deaths, but Babson Associate Teaching Professor Charles Winrich and his students are studying Ian, and other disasters, with an eye toward resiliency.
By Hillary Chabot October 27, 2022
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A Different Kind of Entrepreneur
A Different Kind of Entrepreneur » With Babson’s new Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village, Bruce Herring ’87, P’19 invests in the College’s strategic plan to build entrepreneurial leadership skills in all students.
By Hillary Chabot October 21, 2022
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Students Reflect on Patagonia’s Environmental Trailblazing
Students Reflect on Patagonia’s Environmental Trailblazing » Babson students voice their thoughts about the founder of Patagonia’s decision to give away his $3 billion company to fight climate change.
By Hillary Chabot October 18, 2022
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New MAST Chair Means Business
New MAST Chair Means Business » Professor Nathan Karst details the updated, more business-focused classes in the Math, Analytics, Science, and Technology (MAST) Division as he takes over as chair.
By Hillary Chabot October 13, 2022
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How to Serve Up Success, Family Style
How to Serve Up Success, Family Style » Gustavo Cisneros ’68, H’19, who recently received the Babson-Camus Global Family Entrepreneurship Award, reflects on his business, his family, and building a legacy.
By Hillary Chabot October 6, 2022
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Gustavo Cisneros ’68, H’19 and Family Honored with Babson-Camus Award
Gustavo Cisneros ’68, H’19 and Family Honored with Babson-Camus Award » The Babson-Camus Global Family Entrepreneurship Award has been presented to Gustavo Cisneros ’68 and his family for creating economic and social impact in Latin America and around the world.
By Hillary Chabot September 22, 2022
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How Remote Networking Connected Two Babson Alumni
How Remote Networking Connected Two Babson Alumni » A simple social media request turned into a business boon for Sienzhi Kouemo ’20 and Kevin Bryant ’82, CEO and founder of Educated Change.
By Hillary Chabot September 20, 2022
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New U.S. GEM Report: Gen Z Appetite for Entrepreneurship Grows
New U.S. GEM Report: Gen Z Appetite for Entrepreneurship Grows » The new U.S. report from Babson College’s Global Entrepreneurship Monitor illustrates the growing importance of environmental sustainability and social justice.
By Hillary Chabot September 14, 2022
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Irish Ties: Expanding Entrepreneurial Leadership on the Emerald Isle
Irish Ties: Expanding Entrepreneurial Leadership on the Emerald Isle » At a Dublin event attended by the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, Babson College expanded access to a new accelerator program and grows its entrepreneurial ecosystem to the Emerald Isle.
By Hillary Chabot September 13, 2022
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Moments from Move-In Day
Moments from Move-In Day » For move-in day, the campus fills with bags, bins, and big emotions as the Class of 2026 settles into their new Babson homes. Stories are everywhere. Here are a few.
By Hillary Chabot & John Crawford August 31, 2022
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Babson Wins First NIH Grant
Babson Wins First NIH Grant » NIH awarded Babson up to $1.5 million to create a new program teaching entrepreneurship to scientists researching substance abuse disorder.
August 22, 2022
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A Veteran Helping Veterans
A Veteran Helping Veterans » Vietnam veteran and life coach Richard Battista jumped at the chance to earn his MBA at Babson. The 73-year-old hopes Babson’s entrepreneurial mindset can be used to help prevent veteran suicides.
By Hillary Chabot August 19, 2022
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Expanding Minds and Opportunities at Babson’s Summer Study for High School Students
Expanding Minds and Opportunities at Babson’s Summer Study for High School Students » Two Babson undergraduates who attended Babson’s Summer Study for High School Students say the monthlong program opened their eyes to opportunities and careers they had never considered.
By Hillary Chabot August 12, 2022
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Refurbishing Computers Turns from Side Hustle to Helping Hand
Refurbishing Computers Turns from Side Hustle to Helping Hand » Dylan Zajac ’25 has been refurbishing computers and donating them since high school. At Babson, he has continued to grow his charity, develop his network, and expand his opportunities.
By Hillary Chabot August 5, 2022
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Kaity Goodwin ’22: Keeping the Campus Connected
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Kaity Goodwin ’22: Keeping the Campus Connected » As a student leader with the Campus Activities Board, Kaity Goodwin ’22 worked to keep the campus connected, especially during the pandemic. She even secretly served as Biz E. Beaver.
By Hillary Chabot July 26, 2022
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Why Conglomerates Are Breaking Up
Why Conglomerates Are Breaking Up » From Kellogg’s to General Electric, several conglomerates have opted to break up into smaller companies looking to increase interest from investors. Babson’s Peter Cohan, who teaches corporate strategy, explains the reasons behind the new trend.
By Hillary Chabot July 19, 2022
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Babson WIN Tulsa Draws Inspiration from Historic Roots
Babson WIN Tulsa Draws Inspiration from Historic Roots » A group of Babson staff and faculty visited the College’s new Women’s Initiative Now (WIN) Lab in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as Babson seeks to boost growth for women entrepreneurs and the local economy.
By Hillary Chabot July 13, 2022
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Babson Experts on How to Recession-Proof Your Finances
Babson Experts on How to Recession-Proof Your Finances » With fears of a recession looming in the United States, Babson College finance professors offer their thoughts and advice on navigating the turbulent financial times.
By Hillary Chabot July 7, 2022
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Meet Babson’s Assistant Director of Multicultural and LGBTQ+ Programming
Meet Babson’s Assistant Director of Multicultural and LGBTQ+ Programming » Anthony Del Real, assistant director of multicultural and LGBTQ+ programming, is focused on inclusive and engaging programming at Babson.
By Hillary Chabot June 27, 2022
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The Lessons of Juneteenth Through Stories, Poetry, and Song
The Lessons of Juneteenth Through Stories, Poetry, and Song » Members of Babson’s community gather to commemorate the new federal holiday and share their perspectives on the event’s theme, “Where do we go from here?”
By Hillary Chabot June 23, 2022
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Reflections on Juneteenth from Babson Students
Reflections on Juneteenth from Babson Students » Babson students share their thoughts on Juneteenth and how they honor the federal holiday, which Babson will commemorate at its annual ceremony on Friday, June 17.
By Hillary Chabot June 15, 2022
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Roberto Fiorentino MBA’22 Cooks Up Babson Class Spirit
Roberto Fiorentino MBA’22 Cooks Up Babson Class Spirit » Roberto Fiorentino MBA’22 jumped into the Babson College community with both feet, carefully blending Babson's classmates, social clubs, and classwork together.
By Hillary Chabot June 14, 2022
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Babson Global Scholar Grad Finds Hope, Safety After Ukraine Escape
Babson Global Scholar Grad Finds Hope, Safety After Ukraine Escape » Anna Saltykova ’21 fled Ukraine shortly after Russia launched a full-scale invasion. Here's how she and her mom found refuge and a new job, thanks in part to her fellow Global Scholars from Babson.
By Hillary Chabot June 8, 2022
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An LGBTQ+ Leader, Shaun McMahon Takes Pride in Creating Change
An LGBTQ+ Leader, Shaun McMahon Takes Pride in Creating Change » Shaun McMahon ’90 thrived while at Babson. Now, one of Massachusetts’ prominent openly gay business owners is fostering opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community on campus and beyond.
By Hillary Chabot June 3, 2022
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Babson Faculty and Staff Run Pumps Up Student Fund
Babson Faculty and Staff Run Pumps Up Student Fund » Babson's third annual Faculty and Staff Run to Support Students more than doubled its fundraising goal for the Student Emergency Fund.
By Hillary Chabot May 26, 2022
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Scenes from Commencement: The Graduate Class of 2022
Scenes from Commencement: The Graduate Class of 2022 » In a two-part series, we revisit the sights and sounds, the moments and memories, of Babson’s Commencement. This installment looks at the graduate ceremony.
By John Crawford & Hillary Chabot May 20, 2022
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Scenes from Commencement: The Undergraduate Class of 2022
Scenes from Commencement: The Undergraduate Class of 2022 » In a two-part series, we revisit the sights and sounds, the moments and memories, of Babson’s Commencement. First up is a look at the undergraduate ceremony.
By John Crawford & Hillary Chabot May 19, 2022
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Last Lecture: Professors Share Life Lessons
Last Lecture: Professors Share Life Lessons » Babson graduate students celebrated, soaking in the inspirational messages of their beloved professors at a uniquely “awesome” Last Lecture.
By Hillary Chabot May 13, 2022
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Cheers to 2022! Babson-Based Beverage Creates a Signature Sendoff
Cheers to 2022! Babson-Based Beverage Creates a Signature Sendoff » Beaver Bite, a lemon-lime beverage created by Babson Class of 2022 students, will be served at several Commencement celebrations.
By Hillary Chabot May 10, 2022
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Joanna Berwind on Amplifying Students’ Voices
Joanna Berwind on Amplifying Students’ Voices » Joanna Berwind, the co-chair of the board of the Berwind Corporation and director of Spring Point Partners LLC, will address the undergraduate Class of 2022 at Commencement.
By Hillary Chabot May 3, 2022
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Babson Grad Student Means Business for Early-Stage Latin American Entrepreneurs
Babson Grad Student Means Business for Early-Stage Latin American Entrepreneurs » After bolstering his collaborative and leadership skills, Luis Buitrago MSEL’22 aims to bring Babson’s entrepreneurial spirit to Latin America.
By Hillary Chabot April 28, 2022
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Why Entrepreneurship Is Key to Lifelong Happiness
Why Entrepreneurship Is Key to Lifelong Happiness » At an event hosted by the Butler Institute for Free Enterprise Through Entrepreneurship, bestselling author and social scientist Dr. Arthur C. Brooks discusses the ingredients to happiness and success.
By Hillary Chabot April 21, 2022
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Prioritizing People and Other Firsthand Lessons of Leadership
Prioritizing People and Other Firsthand Lessons of Leadership » From overcoming obstacles to hosting dinner, Lulu Al Mutawa MBA’22 helped shape the Global Entrepreneurial Leadership Forum by creating a culture focused on people and relationships.
By Hillary Chabot April 13, 2022
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New Name, New Opportunity for the Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship
New Name, New Opportunity for the Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship » With the expertise and support of Ernesto Bertarelli ’89, the rebranded Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship looks to increase connections among Babson’s alumni, students, their families, and their businesses.
By Hillary Chabot April 11, 2022
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