Spring 2026 · Babson Thought & Action

A collage of photos in a series of hexagons, matching the cover of Babson magazine

The Bonds of Babson: Inside the No. 1 Alumni Network LinkedIn ranked Babson No. 1 for the strength of its alumni network, a landmark recognition for the College and its 46,000 alumni, who form a global community defined by its connections, entrepreneurial spirit, and willingness to lend a helping hand.

By John Crawford

April 8, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Babson Magazine, Global, Undergraduate, Graduate

Posted in Community

2026-05-15 10:39:14

Aerial view of Christ the Redeemer and Botafogo Bay in Rio de Janeiro from high angle.

Regional Alumni Clubs Unite Babson’s Global Community More than 70 regional clubs around the world help keep Babson College’s alumni connected to one another and to the top-ranked strongest alumni network. Here’s how they do it.

By Eric Beato

April 7, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Global, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-05-14 20:40:28

Jolie Wyatt, Rick Blackshaw, and Kanayoliseh Onwudiegwu pose for a portrait with Rick sitting between the two students, who are standing

The Bonds of Babson: Mentors In our Bonds of Babson series, we spotlight how alumni mentor students and other alumni, through the experience of Rick Blackshaw ’85 mentoring Kanayoliseh Onwudiegwu ’28, and Jolie Wyatt ’26.

By John Crawford

April 8, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education, Undergraduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-05-14 23:56:51

The Bonds of Babson: Co-Founders In our Bonds of Babson series, we spotlight how alumni work together as co-founders, through the successes of Karim El-Gamal MBA’11 and Michael Kasseris MBA’11.

By Kara Baskin

April 8, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Graduate, Startups, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-05-14 23:56:51

Javier Martínez Abrego Cantú and Roberta Maldonado Sistos pose for a portrait at Babson Commons

The Bonds of Babson: Couples In our Bonds of Babson series, we spotlight alumni families, including couples, through the experience of Roberta Maldonado Sistos MBA’26 and Javier Martínez Abrego Cantú MBA’26.

By Hillary Chabot

April 8, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education, Graduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-05-15 02:31:42

The Bonds of Babson: Networkers In our Bonds of Babson series, we spotlight how alumni network with one another, through the connections of “The Mayor,” Shatiek Gatlin ’16.

By John Crawford

April 8, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Babson Magazine, Entrepreneurship Education, Undergraduate

Posted in Community

2026-05-15 02:31:42

Bianca D’Alessio poses for a portrait while sitting on a sofa

The Bonds of Babson: Advisors In our Bonds of Babson series, we spotlight how alumni advise students and fellow alumni, through the experience of real estate broker and reality TV star Bianca D’Alessio ’14.

By Erin O'Donnell

April 8, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education, Undergraduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-05-14 17:46:38

Mike Salguero and Bobby Quirk pose for a portrait at the ButcherBox headquarters

The Bonds of Babson: Employers In our Bonds of Babson series, we spotlight how alumni hire and work with other alumni, through the collaboration of Mike Salguero MBA’10 hiring Bobby Quirk ’17 at ButcherBox.

By Kara Baskin

April 8, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Graduate, Undergraduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-05-14 00:49:08

The three sisters pose for a portrait with the Babson World Globe in the background

The Bonds of Babson: Siblings In our Bonds of Babson series, we spotlight how alumni siblings flock to Babson, through the journeys of the Conroy sisters, Kaitlin Conroy Ervin ’00, Erin Conroy Nordstrom ’05, and Kelwin Conroy Newman MBA’06.

By Erin O'Donnell

April 8, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education, Graduate, Undergraduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-05-15 02:31:42

Tori Roche and Joey Flannery pose for a portrait at Staake Gymnasium

The Bonds of Babson: Coaches In our Bonds of Babson series, we spotlight how alumni return to Babson as coaches, through the successes of Joey Flannery ’17 and Tori Roche ’20.

By Scott Dietz

April 8, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Athletics, Entrepreneurship Education, Undergraduate, Babson Magazine

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2026-05-15 10:21:31

Eight of the Green Gables Girls pose for a group photo outdoors with palm trees in the background

The Bonds of Babson: Friends In our Bonds of Babson series, we spotlight how alumni maintain lifelong friendships, through the experience of The Green Gables Girls, who now take an annual trip together.

By Hillary Chabot

April 8, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education, Undergraduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-05-14 22:18:55

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.

By Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD

April 8, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-05-14 00:49:08

Network Support: Where Technology Meets Equity Assistant Professor of Information Systems Nada Hashmi studies collaboration and leadership while mentoring the next generation.

By Hillary Chabot

April 7, 2026

Tagged Faculty, Technology, Babson Magazine

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2026-05-14 00:49:08

Christy Cisneros Lagos poses for a portrait

Christy Lagos ’98, MBA’20 on Keeping the Babson Alumni Connected As associate director for alumni affinity programs and annual giving, Christy Lagos ’98, MBA’20 works with student-athlete alumni, legacy families, and others to maintain their connections to Babson.

By Eric Beato

April 7, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Athletics, Campus, Babson Magazine

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2026-05-15 10:21:31

A collage of photos of spring scenes on campus

Parting Shots: Global Warming and Spring Scenes Check out photos of students on campus and other captivating images of the spring semester from Babson photographer Nic Czarnecki.

By Nic Czarnecki

April 7, 2026

Tagged Campus, Student Life, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-05-11 16:43:49

Sophia Cué Gabranski and Sam Gabranski pose for a wedding photo with a large group of friends

News, Notes, and Nods: Undergraduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson’s undergraduate alumni in the Spring 2026 edition of Babson Magazine.

By Babson Magazine Staff

April 7, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Undergraduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-05-14 22:18:55

Graduates smile during the Commencement ceremony

News, Notes, and Nods: Graduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson’s graduate alumni in the Spring 2026 edition of Babson Magazine.

By Babson Magazine Staff

April 7, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Graduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-05-14 22:18:55

News, Notes, and Nods: In Memoriam Remembering the alumni and members of the Babson community who have passed recently and included in the Spring 2026 edition of Babson Magazine.

By Babson Magazine Staff

April 7, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-05-14 22:18:55

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