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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.

The exterior of the Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village
Investing in the Power of Education at the HELV Believers in the impact of education and of Babson, alumni have given their support to classrooms at the College’s new Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village. This is their story.
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August 30, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-20 12:55:32
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

2026-03-23 21:23:46
six people stand in a line wearing different work outfits
The Office Dress Code: What Has Changed, and What Has Not?  Office culture has shifted to allow for more casual and authentic dress, says Babson Assistant Professor Emily Rosado-Solomon, but only to a point.
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August 21, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-03-22 21:08:56
Eliana Crosina poses for a portrait
An Award-Winning Professor Studies Entrepreneurship’s Human Side A recipient of the prestigious Emerging Scholar Award from the Academy of Management, Eliana Crosina ’05, MBA’11, takes a personal approach in her robust research of entrepreneurship.
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August 14, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Illustration depicting faculty research
The Role of Research: To Learn, to Solve, to Inspire With the support of the College and its community, Babson professors pursue a sizable amount of research in a wide range of fields. Their work influences, inspires, and makes an impact around the globe and in the classroom.
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August 13, 2024

Posted in Insights, Outcomes

2026-03-23 16:38:53
Donna Stoddard poses for a portrait on Babson’s campus
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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August 7, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-03-19 20:25:56
The Olympic rings stand outside a historic building in Paris
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.
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August 1, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-03-22 18:32:37
A man listens to a woman speaking
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.
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July 29, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-03-22 18:32:37
Yelitza Bravo, Barbara Pinto, Marial Leonidakis, and Bille Sheikh pose for a photo at the Hult Prize competition
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.
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July 25, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

People work at tables in a busy office
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.
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July 19, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-03-22 18:32:37