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Author: Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD

Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD
President
Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD

Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA‘92, PhD is the 14th president of Babson College. A successful entrepreneur, academic leader, and scholar, Dr. Spinelli assumed the role of president in July 2019, guiding the College through its centennial year and into its second century. Learn more about the President's Office.

President Spinelli poses for a portrait in front of Tomasso Hall
With Gratitude and Confidence in the Future, Babson President Announces Retirement Babson College President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD shares a message with the Babson College community, announcing his retirement at the end of June 2027.
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June 1, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Campus, Leadership, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-06-03 23:31:15
President Spinelli poses for a portrait in front of Tomasso Hall
Babson's Alumni Network Is a Distinct Competitive Advantage Babson’s unique level of connectivity among alumni strengthens the College and extends its impact far beyond campus, writes President Stephen Spinelli MBA’92, PhD.
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April 8, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-06-03 10:42:39
President Spinelli poses for a portrait in the Newton Room
Alumni Network Ranking Shows the Power of Entrepreneurship Our recognition as the No. 1 strongest alumni network illustrates our community’s common bonds and a testament to the transformative power of entrepreneurship.
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November 10, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Babson Magazine, Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Community

2026-06-03 16:56:07
President Spinelli poses for a portrait on campus in front of Tomasso Hall
Summer Activity Embodies How Babson Impacts Communities Everywhere All year, we empower entrepreneurial leaders to impact communities everywhere. But, in the summer months, our campus comes alive in new ways as we welcome scores of entrepreneurship students, educators, and professionals for an array of innovative programs.
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August 9, 2025

Tagged Babson Magazine, Campus, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

Posted in Community

2026-06-03 16:57:50
Wide shot of Kerry Murphy Healey Park with the Roger Babson statue in the foregrand and Babson World Globe in the background
New Inspiration for Babson’s Thriving Academic Community Since joining our community last fall, Provost Ariel Armory has been a visionary partner in imagining what the future of entrepreneurial leadership will hold for Babson around the world.
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April 1, 2025

Tagged Campus, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-05-29 09:27:26
President Spinelli holds up giant #2 signs
From the President: Entrepreneurs Continue to Lead the Way Babson’s early adoption of entrepreneurship education has yielded unprecedented results, exemplified by the historic No. 2 ranking by The Wall Street Journal.
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November 29, 2024

Tagged Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Tech Entrepreneurship

Posted in Community, Outcomes

2026-05-30 05:03:15
An aerial photo of Tomasso Hall on the Babsoo campus
From the President: Faculty Research Is Core to Our Mission Our faculty and their research have played an important role in elevating Babson’s position as the flagship for educating the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. Their work outside the classroom directly informs their approach within it.
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August 13, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Research, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

Portrait of Dr. Ariel C. Armony
Babson Announces Dr. Ariel C. Armony as New Provost and Executive Vice President With his vast experience as Vice Chancellor at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Ariel C. Armony will lead Babson’s global approach to educating the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders as the new Provost.
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July 9, 2024

Tagged Campus, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Community

2026-05-26 11:24:23
President Spinelli speaks on stage at BCW
From the President: Babson’s Global Influence Coming together at Babson Connect Worldwide, with nearly 300 Babson alumni and friends from more than 45 countries, reminds us that with our global reach comes a special responsibility.
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April 9, 2024

Tagged Alumni, Global, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-04-30 20:26:55
Composite portraits of Arthur M. Blank, Eric Johnson, and Erin Tolefree
Introducing Babson College’s 2024 Commencement Speakers Three exemplary entrepreneurial leaders—Arthur M. Blank ’63, H’98, Eric Johnson ’72, P’08, and Erin Tolefree—will address graduates at Babson’s Commencement ceremonies May 11.
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March 4, 2024

Tagged Alumni, Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Leadership, Class of 2024

Posted in Community

2026-06-03 09:35:37