Author: Karl Klaussen
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Karl Klaussen



Babson Faculty and Staff Step Up Again for Students
A year after the inaugural run during the peak of the pandemic, a growing group of Babson faculty and staff hit the road again to support students and raise money for the Emergency Fund.
June 3, 2021
Tagged Faculty, Babson Together
Posted in Community

Britney Aguayo ’21 on Being a Posse Scholar and Champion of Diversity
A Bronx native, Britney Aguayo ’21 has never forgotten her roots. A champion of diversity, the Posse Scholar taps her leadership experience to deliver the student address as part of the digital Commencement ceremony.
By Karl Klaussen, 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.
May 11, 2021
Tagged Class of 2021, Commencement, Undergraduate
Posted in Community

Swathi Nachiappan ’20 on Community, Communication, and Commencement
Swathi Nachiappan ’20 returns home to Babson College to deliver the student Commencement speech for the undergraduate Class of 2020, and reflects on the power of community.
May 5, 2021
Tagged Class of 2020, Commencement, Undergraduate
Posted in Community

With Strong Writing Emphasis, Babson Honors Program Sparks Creative Careers
Actress Ella Wahlestedt ’21 came to Babson to equip herself for the business side of the film industry. Now, she’s returning to Hollywood, thanks in part to the Babson Honors Program, which is marking its 25th anniversary.
April 26, 2021
Tagged Class of 2021, Undergraduate
Posted in Community

New Curriculum Emphasizes Sustainability and Experiential Learning to Develop Entrepreneurial Leaders
Babson College’s new curriculum for Fall 2021 puts greater focus on sustainability, hands-on learning, and solving problems. Students acquire the tools, skills, and mindset to succeed in today’s world and tackle tomorrow’s challenges.
April 13, 2021
Posted in Community
