AI: ‘The New Electricity’ · Summer 2023

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The Age of AI: Seven Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know At the dawn of this new generative AI era, Babson College faculty and alumni explore the ramifications, dangers, and opportunities for entrepreneurs.

By Kara Baskin

September 5, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Faculty, Alumni, Babson Magazine

Posted in Insights

2026-03-31 07:43:06

President Spinelli talks to students on campus

‘Greater Impact’: How Babson Is Positioned to Lead As he begins his fifth year with a clear vision for the future, President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD reflects on navigating the unexpected journey of the pandemic and how the challenges and solutions have the College poised to expand its leadership and impact.

By Eric Beato

September 1, 2023

Tagged Campus, Leadership, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Student Life, Technology

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-01 18:35:59

Fighting for Those Too Often Forgotten Associate Professor of Practice Sandra Bravo MBA’87 has spent a lifetime concerned about children in the foster care system. She adopted two foster children and started a nonprofit that aims to rethink the system and raise awareness about its challenges. Even in the face of tragedy, she remains resolute.

By John Crawford

August 30, 2023

Tagged Faculty, Alumni, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-03-25 21:41:18

Curtis Johnson smiles for a portrait on campus

Curtis Johnson ’23: Building and Inspiring Community As a heavily involved honors student and a key figure at many student-run events, Curtis Johnson ’23 worked tirelessly to foster and inspire the Babson community.

By Hillary Chabot

August 15, 2023

Tagged Class of 2023, Undergraduate, Student Life, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-04-02 08:07:59

Martha Buckley smiles for a portrait on campus

Martha Buckley MBA’23: Commitment to Social Impact With a passion for “using social impact as a catalyst for good in the business world,” Martha Buckley MBA’23 invested in making the most of her Babson experience.

By Hillary Chabot

August 14, 2023

Tagged Class of 2023, Graduate, Student Life, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-03-31 17:33:56

A collage of photos depicting Bob Weissman, Jan Weissman, and the celebration of his life

The Weissman Legacy Empowered by his generosity, wisdom, and commitment to creating a worldwide community, Weissman Scholars reflect on the enduring impact of Robert (Bob) Weissman ’64, H’94, P’87 ’90, G’19.

By Melissa Savignano

July 31, 2023

Tagged Alumni, Campus, Student Life, Career, Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Community

2026-04-02 03:32:22

Olivia Soffer and Matia Cristiani pose with their trophies

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

July 30, 2023

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

Posted in Community

2026-04-02 08:07:59

Anjali Wali ’09 Keeps the Alumni Community Connected As the director of regional programs and annual giving at Babson, Anjali Wali ’09 has a unique perspective and opportunity to connect with fellow alumni.

By Eric Beato

July 29, 2023

Tagged Alumni, People of Babson, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-04-02 03:32:22

Can Entrepreneurship Improve Health Outcomes? Health economist Yunwei Gai and a team of Babson colleagues pioneer a new area of research to study how entrepreneurial ventures affect the health of people in the community.

By Erin O'Donnell

July 28, 2023

Tagged Research, Faculty, Health Innovation, Babson Magazine

Posted in Insights

2026-04-02 03:32:22

Marvin Makofsky holds several vegetable plants

Solving Food Insecurity One Row at a Time Marvin Makofsky ’64 feeds a need with his nonprofit Plant a Row for the Hungry, which utilizes local gardens to provide fresh vegetables to his community of Port Washington, New York.

By Erin O'Donnell

July 27, 2023

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Career, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Nonprofit

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Portrait of Stephen Spinelli Jr. on campus

From the President: Charging Forward in an Era of Change In an era of accelerated change, which poses new challenges and opportunities, Babson College embraces its responsibility to lead and remains poised to charge forward and thrive.

By Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD

July 26, 2023

Tagged Campus, Leadership, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Research, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

A group of women pose for a photo while standing and holding a Babson banner

News, Notes, and Nods: Undergraduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson’s undergraduate alumni in the Summer 2023 edition of Babson Magazine.

By Babson Magazine Staff

July 25, 2023

Tagged Alumni, Undergraduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-03-30 18:29:16

A group of alumni pose for a photo while sitting at a restaurant table

News, Notes, and Nods: Graduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson’s graduate alumni in the Summer 2023 edition of Babson Magazine.

By Babson Magazine Staff

July 25, 2023

Tagged Alumni, Graduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-04-02 03:32:22

News, Notes, and Nods: In Memoriam Remembering the alumni and members of the Babson community who have passed recently and included in the Summer 2023 edition of Babson Magazine.

By Babson Magazine Staff

July 25, 2023

Tagged Alumni, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

2026-03-31 10:35:42

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