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.

Meet Babson’s New Dean of Faculty: Donna Stoddard In her new role as dean of faculty, longtime Babson Professor Donna Stoddard P’21 will serve as an advisor, supporter, and cheerleader of the College’s faculty members.

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Is Hosting the Olympics Worth It? The Olympic Games shine a global spotlight and boost the civic pride of the cities that host them. Hosting, however, also comes with construction, congestion, and a hefty price tag.

Tagged Faculty, thought leadership, Economics

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Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important in Leadership? Babson Professor Scott Taylor, an expert on emotional intelligence, explains why it’s such an essential aptitude for a leader to master.

Tagged Advice, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Faculty, Leadership

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MSEL Graduates Take Their Startup to an International Stage A team of recent Babson MSEL graduates developed a startup offering protective gear for female healthcare workers. The venture earned them a trip to Monterrey, Mexico, as part of the prestigious Hult Prize competition.

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Global, Graduate, Startups, Health Innovation

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Five Thoughts on Finding a Fulfilling Job Babson Professor Jennifer Tosti-Kharas offers her thoughts on how to find purpose and pleasure in one’s work and what that can mean for living a rewarding life.

Tagged Advice, Faculty, thought leadership, Research

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Michael Bastian ’87 Brings Brooks Brothers to Campus As creative director of Brooks Brothers, Michael Bastian ’87 has embraced the tradition and history of the iconic clothier, which recently came to campus for a photo shoot.

Tagged Alumni, Campus, Fashion

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What Babson Students Learned from Warren Buffett in Omaha A group of Babson students, supported by an anonymous gift from a Babson alumnus, made a trip to the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting. Here are their takeaways.

Tagged Advice, Alumni, Class of 2021, Class of 2023, Class of 2024, Class of 2025, Class of 2026, Finance, Student Life, Undergraduate, Class of 2020

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Babson Students Teach an Essential Skill for Life: Financial Literacy Babson’s student-run Financial Wellness Program helps educate teens from underserved communities about matters of money.

Tagged Student Life, Undergraduate, Finance

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Victory and Redemption: The Story of a National Championship After losing in the finals of the doubles championships last year, tennis players Matia Cristiani ’26 and Olivia Soffer ’25 worked hard to earn a second shot at the national title.

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In Miami, Babson Entrepreneurs Make an Impression at eMerge At the eMerge Americas Conference + Expo, Babson ventures win accolades competing in the event’s Global Startup Accelerator and Showcase.

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Graduate, Startups, Undergraduate, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership