Author: John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

Work Hard, Call Your Parents, and Other Advice from Entrepreneur Mike Repole The co-founder of two multibillion-dollar beverage companies and majority owner of Nobull, Mike Repole delivered a loose, honest, and funny talk at Babson, offering insights from an entrepreneurial career.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

April 16, 2025

Tagged Advice, Campus, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Valentina Casteline, Carlos Emanuele MSEL'24, Mateo Acosta-Rubio '27, and Tadeo Acosta-Rubio MSEL'24 pose for a picture in an exhibition hall at the eMerge Americas Conference + Expo

An Acquisition, a Launch, and a Pitch: An Entrepreneurial Story from eMerge Eight Babson ventures competed in eMerge’s Global Startup Accelerator and Showcase, with one of them making a major pivot only weeks before the event.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

April 10, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Class of 2024, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Graduate, Startups, Undergraduate, Class of 2027

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Shaken, Stirred, and Uncertain: What Amazon’s Takeover Means for James Bond As Amazon gains creative control of the James Bond franchise, Julie Levinson, a professor of film at Babson, considers what the move means for the film series and what it says about the movie business today.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

April 7, 2025

Tagged Faculty, Thought Leadership

Posted in Insights

Greg Boxer ‘07 (left) and Jamie Rice ’90 (right), who holds up a jersey, stand together for a picture at the Babson ice hockey rink

A Head Coach, a Backup Goalie, and the Inspiring Story of a Gift Playing ice hockey at Babson prepared Greg Boxer ’07 for life. In appreciation of coach Jamie Rice ’90, he has made a transformative gift to endow the program’s head coaching position.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

April 2, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Athletics

Posted in Community

Nate Amado and Camille Marsh pose for a portrait together in their uniforms

What It Means to Be a Student-Athlete at Babson Athletics is an integral part of life at Babson, with about 500 students playing on one of Babson’s 23 varsity teams. Those student-athletes spend many hours honing their skills, balancing their academic and athletic responsibilities. That makes for a robust, rigorous, and rewarding life, one in which student-athletes are playing a sport they love while developing as leaders, building resiliency, and preparing for their futures.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

April 1, 2025

Tagged Athletics, Class of 2025, Student Life, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Ariel Armony poses for a photo in his office

Listener, Learner, Traveler, Teacher: A Profile of the Provost Introducing Ariel Armony, Babson’s new provost and executive vice president. He brings to the College a leadership background in academia, a lifetime of global experiences, and a deep curiosity. As Babson’s chief academic officer, he plays a critical role in guiding the College’s efforts to educate the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

April 1, 2025

Tagged Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Stephen McElroy sits with students around a table

A Bridge to Babson: Easing the Transition for First-Year Students Babson’s Bridge Program gives support to first-year students who may feel less prepared for the start of college. The goal is to make sure that students, whatever their backgrounds, are set up for success.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

March 27, 2025

Tagged Campus, Class of 2025, Class of 2026, Faculty, Undergraduate, Class of 2027

Posted in Community

Two students shadow box in a fitness studio

Ring the Bell: Working Out with the Babson Boxing Club In the Babson Boxing Club’s popular classes, students learn self-defense, gain confidence, and grasp how to roll with the punches, both literally and figuratively.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

February 28, 2025

Tagged Campus, Class of 2025, Class of 2026, Entrepreneurship, Student Life, Undergraduate, Class of 2027

Posted in Community

The Frappuccino Funk: What’s Ailing Starbucks? Sales at Starbucks are slumping. Babson Professor Gina O’Connor examines how the coffee giant lost its way and how it can find its way back.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

February 19, 2025

Tagged Faculty, Thought Leadership

Posted in Insights

Images from four of the Super Bowl commercials are pictured

Flying Eyebrows and Soaring Mustaches: The Best (and Worst) of the Super Bowl Ads Here’s what the marketing professors of Babson made of this year’s crop of Super Bowl commercials.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

February 11, 2025

Tagged Faculty, Marketing, Thought Leadership

Posted in Insights

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