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Author: John Crawford

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.

Collage of photos of students and faculty in a classroom
What the Future Demands of Today’s Classroom With a holistic, interdisciplinary approach—a hallmark of the College—Babson’s faculty are preparing students to take on challenges in their jobs and in society.
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June 1, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-08-16 16:20:51
Carol Sanford poses for a photo
A Disruptive Educator Who Helps Others Find the Answers Carol Sanford pushes people to be their best. She’s one of Babson’s Senior Fellows in Social Innovation, who share their experiences and knowledge with the College community.
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May 25, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-08-12 10:26:49
Babson Students celebrating
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.
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May 18, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-08-22 12:59:24
Students dressed in caps and gowns smile and clap during Commencement
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.
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May 17, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-08-23 08:34:46
Kris Schumacher stands with Havell Rodrigues
Expanding Who Has the Opportunity to Be an Entrepreneur Co-founded by two Babson alumni, New Majority Capital addresses disparities in wealth and opportunity by helping underrepresented entrepreneurs buy existing businesses.
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May 16, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-07-16 02:09:09
Elissa Kempisty ’23 skates on the ice at the Babson Skating Center
A Day in the Life of a Babson Ice Skater As a busy Babson student and a member of a synchronized skating team, Elissa Kempisty ’23 must balance her responsibilities both on and off the ice.
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April 27, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-08-17 13:22:39
A speaker interacts with an audience member at an event
DEI at Babson: To Go Far, Go Together At the inaugural Inclusive Excellence Summit, campus leaders gather to celebrate Babson’s initiatives in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and look to the future.
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April 7, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-08-22 00:03:42
Woman speaking on stage 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.
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March 31, 2023

Posted in Community, Insights

2026-08-22 10:01:09
Maria Herwagen ’23 stands in front of a classroom, speaking to students about how to make a portfolio
Job-Search Lessons: How to Make a Portfolio At Babson College, Maria Herwagen ’23 teaches her fellow students how to make a portfolio, an often underused tool in a job search.
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March 28, 2023

Posted in Community, Insights

2026-08-24 12:02:50
A bunch of medical professionals, including Gary Wasserson in the center, sit around a table for a meeting
An Entrepreneurial Leader in a Time of War The war in Ukraine moved Gary Wasserson ’77 to take action. Through relentless networking, the businessman has created a large support network to help Ukrainians in need.
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March 20, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-08-23 13:48:42