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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.

C. Dean Metropoulos cuts the ribbon at the dedication
Empowering the Future at the C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship  C. Dean Metropoulos ’67, MBA’68 returned to Babson for the dedication of the new institute, which bolsters the College’s leading entrepreneurial education in the leadership ranks of technology and AI.
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October 3, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-15 17:13:28
Davit Khachatryan discusses his AI-generated art on display at the Hollister Gallery. (Photo: Kyle Soule)
The Dreams That Art Is Made of: Babson Professor Combines Data Science and AI Art Associate Professor Davit Khachatryan uses literature and imagination in his AI-generated artwork, creating a mix of technology and human emotion.
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September 26, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-04-12 22:09:46
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced employees will return to the office five days a week. (Photo: Askar - stock.adobe.com)
Amazon’s Return-to-Office Mandate Stirs Debate on Collaboration, Fairness, and Flexibility Amazon’s return-to-office policy could trigger issues with employee motivation and workplace fairness, according to Babson thought leaders.
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September 25, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-04-13 18:15:28
The Babson mascot holds a Babson pennant with the community congregating around the Babson Globe
Babson Pride: Alumni Celebrate College’s Historic No. 2 Ranking Babson College’s ascent to No. 2 in the U.S. sparks worldwide pride among alumni, highlighting the institution’s entrepreneurial focus and career successes.
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September 19, 2024

Posted in Community, Outcomes

2026-04-13 18:15:28
Nasdaq Global Head of Listings Karen Snow '93, with Babson President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD, rings the opening bell at Nasdaq last week. Photo curtesy Nasdaq
From Babson to Nasdaq: Karen Snow ’93 on Her Journey to the Top of Global Finance Nasdaq executive Karen Snow reflects on her career and making Forbes’ 50 Women Over 50, and shares advice for women considering a role in finance.
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September 6, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-04-11 02:01:14
With its impressive student outcomes, Babson has been ranked the second best college in America by The Wall Street Journal. (Photo: Nic Czarnecki/Babson College)
Babson Climbs to No. 2 in Wall Street Journal’s Rankings of the Best Colleges in the U.S. Ranked the second best college in the United States by The Wall Street Journal, Babson College continues to elevate entrepreneurship beyond business education with outstanding student outcomes, exceptional career preparation, and surging starting salaries.
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September 4, 2024

Posted in Community, Outcomes

2026-04-04 17:01:28
Image of a person holding out their hand with the letters AI
Generative AI: What It Does Well, and What It Doesn’t Looking beyond the polarizing hype, Babson management professor Peter Cohan breaks down the hits and misses of using generative AI, and details how to future proof your job.
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August 29, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-04-15 17:13:28
A father and daughter pose for a picture with Babson’s mascot, Biz E. Beaver
Building New Memories: Students and Families Share Their First Day at Babson  From heartfelt goodbyes to hopeful new starts, here are the emotion-packed stories of students and families on Babson College’s move-in day.
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August 28, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-04-12 22:32:59
Interior of the Village Coffee House
From Chopsticks to Robots: Discover the Surprises of Babson’s HELV Explore Babson College’s Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village and discover innovative design, sustainable practices, and cutting-edge technology in this unique living and learning community.
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August 27, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-04-12 22:09:46
Leslie Chiu smiles for a photo in the Sorenson Center for the Arts
Leslie Chiu on the Intersection of Business and the Arts Leslie Chiu recently was promoted to associate dean of campus life, overseeing BabsonARTS, which she led as director since 2019.
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August 13, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-03-23 21:24:50