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How This Successful Entrepreneur Grew as a Leader in the Babson MBA Program After nearly seven years helping her family’s thriving leather business, Ashaa Vigashini Murali MBA’26 believed she had more to learn. So, she turned to Babson to pursue her MBA.
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February 19, 2026

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-07-09 12:33:51
Babson Athletics Ready to Rise for Barefoot Athletics Challenge March 2–4 The 13th annual Barefoot Athletics Challenge is March 2–4 this year, as Babson’s varsity programs compete in the College’s signature fundraising event for Babson Athletics.
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February 17, 2026

Posted in Babson Briefs

2026-07-09 13:34:51
Babson Expands Professional & Executive Education Portfolio with AI & Innovation Certificate with Founderz The new Babson On-Demand™ suite of credentials for working professionals and executives blends entrepreneurial thinking with real-world, applied AI solutions for today’s rapidly evolving workplace.
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February 12, 2026

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2026-07-10 00:43:58
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Erin Degnan Escobedo Named Inaugural Faculty Director of Babson’s TARCO Institute Erin Degnan Escobedo, an associate professor of practice in finance, is bringing her deep roots in real estate to the TARCO Institute for Real Estate and Entrepreneurship.
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January 29, 2026

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2026-07-09 19:07:44
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Pranit Chand MSBA’24 and an Entrepreneurial Mindset for Global Good For Pranit Chand MSBA’24, Babson was more than a graduate degree—it was a launchpad for purpose-driven innovation. He now applies data analytics and entrepreneurial thinking to tackle global humanitarian challenges.
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January 28, 2026

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-07-09 17:15:57
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LISTEN: How Can Colleges and Universities Lead in Health and Wellness? As student stress rises, colleges are adapting. This episode of Babson’s podcast, “From Problems to Possibilities: Entrepreneurial Leadership in Action,” explores innovative approaches to campus well-being and student success.
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January 21, 2026

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2026-07-09 17:23:04
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WATCH: Jamie Siminoff ’99, H’21 Discusses the Ups and Downs of His Ring Journey In the fourth episode of Season 2 of “From Problems to Possibilities,” watch the full interview with Jamie Siminoff ’99, H’21, the founder of Ring, about facing rejection and self-doubt and then a moment of self-reflection.
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December 17, 2025

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-07-09 17:47:26
Wendy Murphy Awarded the Edward A. Madden Professor of Global Leadership Professor of Management Wendy Murphy has been awarded the Edward A. Madden Professor of Global Leadership at Babson College, effective January 1.
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December 16, 2025

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2026-07-09 17:27:07
Poonam Arora Named Dean of the Undergraduate School at Babson  Dr. Poonam Arora has been named the new dean of the Undergraduate School at Babson College. She currently is the associate dean of faculty affairs and strategic initiatives and professor of management at Quinnipiac University.
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December 10, 2025

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2026-07-07 08:49:52
Babson Named Among 15 Top Colleges for Launching Your Career Babson College was named one of 15 Top Colleges For Launching Your Career by Forbes magazine, which highlights the colleges that are best at preparing students to successfully enter the workforce.
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December 8, 2025

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2026-07-10 06:57:47