Scott Dietz, Author at Babson Thought & Action

Collage of student-athletes competing in club sports

The Rise of Club Sports at Babson With 34 teams at its peak—ranging from equestrian and e-sports to pickleball and polo—the rapid expansion of club sports taps into students’ interests and creates more athletic opportunities.

By Scott Dietz

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Scott Dietz

Scott Dietz is Babson College's Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Dietz is responsible for the department's internal and external communications, including branding, campus engagement, marketing, social media, sponsorships and website management. Additional duties consist of event coverage, facilitation of interview requests, media pitching, video content, writing and editing. Before Babson, Dietz spent 13-plus years at fellow NEWMAC institution Wheaton College, worked for the NFL, New England Patriots, and in the media relations department with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. A native of South Park, PA, Dietz began his sports information career at Westminster College.

November 29, 2024

Tagged Athletics, Student Life

Posted in Community

Olivia Soffer and Matia Cristiani pose with their trophies

Athletics’ Sweet Season of Success Headlined by an historic national championship, the spring was a season of accomplishments accolades for Babson Athletics.

By Scott Dietz

Writer

Scott Dietz

Scott Dietz is Babson College's Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Dietz is responsible for the department's internal and external communications, including branding, campus engagement, marketing, social media, sponsorships and website management. Additional duties consist of event coverage, facilitation of interview requests, media pitching, video content, writing and editing. Before Babson, Dietz spent 13-plus years at fellow NEWMAC institution Wheaton College, worked for the NFL, New England Patriots, and in the media relations department with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. A native of South Park, PA, Dietz began his sports information career at Westminster College.

August 13, 2024

Tagged Athletics, Babson Magazine, Class of 2024, Class of 2025, Class of 2026

Posted in Community

Side-by-side action photos of Will Spangenberg and Jackie Hill

Surge of Graduate Transfers Helps Power Athletic Successes With extra years of eligibility because of the pandemic, graduate transfer student-athletes bring added experiences and perspectives to their teams.

By Scott Dietz

Writer

Scott Dietz

Scott Dietz is Babson College's Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Dietz is responsible for the department's internal and external communications, including branding, campus engagement, marketing, social media, sponsorships and website management. Additional duties consist of event coverage, facilitation of interview requests, media pitching, video content, writing and editing. Before Babson, Dietz spent 13-plus years at fellow NEWMAC institution Wheaton College, worked for the NFL, New England Patriots, and in the media relations department with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. A native of South Park, PA, Dietz began his sports information career at Westminster College.

April 9, 2024

Tagged Athletics, Class of 2023, Class of 2024, Graduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

Women’s Golf Team Fits Babson to a Tee Four first-year student-athletes make history, putting Babson’s inaugural women’s golf team on course as the College’s first new varsity program since 2001.

By Scott Dietz

Writer

Scott Dietz

Scott Dietz is Babson College's Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Dietz is responsible for the department's internal and external communications, including branding, campus engagement, marketing, social media, sponsorships and website management. Additional duties consist of event coverage, facilitation of interview requests, media pitching, video content, writing and editing. Before Babson, Dietz spent 13-plus years at fellow NEWMAC institution Wheaton College, worked for the NFL, New England Patriots, and in the media relations department with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. A native of South Park, PA, Dietz began his sports information career at Westminster College.

November 7, 2023

Tagged Athletics, Class of 2027, Babson Magazine, Undergraduate

Posted in Community

Two National Runners-Up Put Babson Tennis on Path to Glory After advancing to the national finals match in singles and doubles, women’s tennis players Olivia Soffer ’25 and Matia Cristiani ’26 have their sights set on even loftier goals.

By Scott Dietz

Writer

Scott Dietz

Scott Dietz is Babson College's Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Dietz is responsible for the department's internal and external communications, including branding, campus engagement, marketing, social media, sponsorships and website management. Additional duties consist of event coverage, facilitation of interview requests, media pitching, video content, writing and editing. Before Babson, Dietz spent 13-plus years at fellow NEWMAC institution Wheaton College, worked for the NFL, New England Patriots, and in the media relations department with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. A native of South Park, PA, Dietz began his sports information career at Westminster College.

July 30, 2023

Tagged Athletics, Class of 2025, Class of 2026, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

Pooja Ika and David Ortiz smile while posing for a photographer together

Passion and ‘Papi’: How Pooja Ika ’19 Is Rethinking Health Care Leveraging her upbringing and Babson education, Pooja Ika ’19 launched eternalHealth to disrupt the health insurance industry. Then, she called on a Red Sox legend.

By Scott Dietz

Writer

Scott Dietz

Scott Dietz is Babson College's Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Dietz is responsible for the department's internal and external communications, including branding, campus engagement, marketing, social media, sponsorships and website management. Additional duties consist of event coverage, facilitation of interview requests, media pitching, video content, writing and editing. Before Babson, Dietz spent 13-plus years at fellow NEWMAC institution Wheaton College, worked for the NFL, New England Patriots, and in the media relations department with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. A native of South Park, PA, Dietz began his sports information career at Westminster College.

April 12, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Alumni, Health Innovation

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Stephanie Mishler runs at the head of a pack in a track & field race

'Magical' Mission: Runner Stephanie Mishler Makes a Difference for Others Stephanie Mishler '22, who runs cross country and track & field, also runs her own nonprofit to brighten the lives of girls with disabilities.

By Scott Dietz

Writer

Scott Dietz

Scott Dietz is Babson College's Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Dietz is responsible for the department's internal and external communications, including branding, campus engagement, marketing, social media, sponsorships and website management. Additional duties consist of event coverage, facilitation of interview requests, media pitching, video content, writing and editing. Before Babson, Dietz spent 13-plus years at fellow NEWMAC institution Wheaton College, worked for the NFL, New England Patriots, and in the media relations department with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. A native of South Park, PA, Dietz began his sports information career at Westminster College.

December 14, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, Athletics, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Diversity and Inclusion, Class of 2022

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Lee Sipes, wearing No. 79, in action during a game

Lacrosse Tournament Tribute: ‘We Owe It to the Guys of 1979’ Embracing the history and legacy of the famed 1979 team, the Babson men's lacrosse team returned to the national stage with the program's second NCAA tournament berth.

By Scott Dietz

Writer

Scott Dietz

Scott Dietz is Babson College's Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Dietz is responsible for the department's internal and external communications, including branding, campus engagement, marketing, social media, sponsorships and website management. Additional duties consist of event coverage, facilitation of interview requests, media pitching, video content, writing and editing. Before Babson, Dietz spent 13-plus years at fellow NEWMAC institution Wheaton College, worked for the NFL, New England Patriots, and in the media relations department with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. A native of South Park, PA, Dietz began his sports information career at Westminster College.

August 2, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, Athletics, Class of 2021

Posted in Community

People of Babson: Shakenna Williams ’94 As director of global initiatives at the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership, the Babson alumna is at the forefront of creating opportunities for women entrepreneurs, especially Black women.

By Scott Dietz

Writer

Scott Dietz

Scott Dietz is Babson College's Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Dietz is responsible for the department's internal and external communications, including branding, campus engagement, marketing, social media, sponsorships and website management. Additional duties consist of event coverage, facilitation of interview requests, media pitching, video content, writing and editing. Before Babson, Dietz spent 13-plus years at fellow NEWMAC institution Wheaton College, worked for the NFL, New England Patriots, and in the media relations department with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. A native of South Park, PA, Dietz began his sports information career at Westminster College.

February 26, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, People of Babson, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Women's Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion

Posted in Community

People of Babson: John Florendo Behind the scenes, Babson’s multimedia support technician works to keep hybrid learning and community events running smoothly.

By Scott Dietz

Writer

Scott Dietz

Scott Dietz is Babson College's Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Dietz is responsible for the department's internal and external communications, including branding, campus engagement, marketing, social media, sponsorships and website management. Additional duties consist of event coverage, facilitation of interview requests, media pitching, video content, writing and editing. Before Babson, Dietz spent 13-plus years at fellow NEWMAC institution Wheaton College, worked for the NFL, New England Patriots, and in the media relations department with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. A native of South Park, PA, Dietz began his sports information career at Westminster College.

February 2, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, People of Babson, Technology

Posted in Community

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