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Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD
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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 assisting with move-in 2020
This Founder’s Day, We Make Our Mark (And I Present a Challenge) As we forge ahead in uncertain times, President Spinelli reflects on a year of unimaginable change, and he challenges the community to unite in support of Babson’s continued innovation, leadership, and impact.
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September 17, 2020

Posted in Community

2026-03-31 07:00:12
From the President: 'We Are Proud of You' President Stephen Spinelli writes: “The Class of 2020 is inextricably linked to this transformative moment, these world-changing events.”
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August 1, 2020

Posted in Community

2026-04-06 20:17:53
Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD
A Year in Review One year after becoming president of Babson, Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD, takes time to reflect on his first year and to look ahead to the work to come.
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July 1, 2020

Posted in Community, Insights

2026-04-11 07:01:30
Babson College President Stephen Spinelli
We Need Entrepreneurial Leadership in a Crisis Utilizing an entrepreneurial approach to the world’s greatest and immediate need is exactly the kind of out-of-the-box thinking that could fast-track discovery which will save lives.
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June 7, 2020

Posted in Insights

2026-04-11 02:01:09
From the President: 'Inspired by the Resilience of Our Community' President Stephen Spinelli writes: “Our community has demonstrated agility, collaboration, and innovation—hallmarks of entrepreneurial leadership.”
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April 23, 2020

Posted in Community

2026-04-06 19:54:26
President Spinelli with students at orientation
President Spinelli Reflects on Rankings, Leadership, and Planning for Babson’s Future U.S. News & World Report named Babson the No. 1 undergraduate school for entrepreneurship for the 23rd consecutive time. But with recognition comes responsibility, says President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD.
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September 9, 2019

Posted in Community

2026-03-27 22:48:14
Babson President Steven Spinelli
5 Ways to Support an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem at Your College or University Colleges and universities that cultivate a multidimensional entrepreneurial ecosystem can position themselves to thrive in a challenging and changing marketplace.
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August 19, 2019

Posted in Insights

2026-04-11 03:19:44