Author: Melissa Savignano

Melissa Savignano

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Melissa Savignano

Melissa Savignano, a content marketing manager at Babson College, has worked in higher education for almost a decade, where she tells authentic, compelling campus and community stories. Before Babson, she managed communications for Boston University’s largest college, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. She previously worked in client relations, helping brands of various sizes launch content marketing strategies and storytelling initiatives. When not at work, you will find her in the city of Boston, probably at the movie theater.

The Weissman Legacy Empowered by his generosity, wisdom, and commitment to creating a worldwide community, Weissman Scholars reflect on the enduring impact of Robert (Bob) Weissman ’64, H’94, P’87 ’90, G’19.

Tagged Alumni, Campus, Student Life, Career, Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

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Weissman Celebration Brings Laughs and Tears to Campus Former Weissman Scholars, Babson trustees and presidents, and other community members came together to celebrate the life of Robert (Bob) Weissman ’64, H’94, P’87 ‘90, G’19.

Tagged Alumni, Campus, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Community

Divya Achanta ’23 Isn’t Afraid of the First Draft As the undergraduate Commencement speaker for Babson Class of 2023, Divya Achanta ’23 is ready to share her love of writing with her classmates.

Tagged Class of 2023, Undergraduate, Commencement

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Tim Ryan ’88 on Building Trust at Your Organization Tim Ryan ’88, who will speak at the undergraduate Commencement ceremony on May 13, leads a charge for CEOs to prioritize DE&I across their companies.

Tagged Commencement, Class of 2023, Undergraduate, Diversity and Inclusion, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Alumni

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Alleviating the Stress of Tax Season The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program provides students with the opportunity to help people ease their tax-filing burden while also gaining real-world experience.

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Undergraduate, Class of 2024, Class of 2026, Student Life

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Babson Helps Sardinia Students Take Home New Way of Thinking Talent Up is a program from Sardinia that brings entrepreneurs to college campuses to learn business in a new way. After almost two years of planning, the program lands at Babson.

Tagged Executive Education, Entrepreneurship, Global, Sustainability

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Babson Undergraduates Earn Their Highest Starting Salary Ever With a business curriculum that also prioritizes the liberal arts and sciences and experiential learning, Babson students are distinctively and immediately set up for career success.

Tagged Alumni, Class of 2022, Career, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Undergraduate

Posted in Community, Outcomes

Exploring an Integrated, Systems Mindset One Socio-Ecological Systems class goes beyond the classroom to teach students the integrated systems behind wastewater management and how sustainable management of our natural resources is more important than ever.

Tagged Undergraduate, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Class of 2025, Sustainability

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Blank Leadership Scholars Welcome Newest Cohort The 2026 Blank Leadership Scholars come to Babson ready to build community, pursue their ambitions, and become campus leaders.

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Class of 2026, Undergraduate

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New Faculty Class Brings Vast Knowledge Base to Babson The new academic year features the largest group of new faculty in Babson history. Meet the newest 19 faces on campus.

Tagged Faculty, Undergraduate, Graduate, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship, Research, Sustainability, Arts, Finance

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