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Whether it happens in the classroom, while consulting with our partner companies, or at one of our global hubs, we bring you compelling stories about what’s happening throughout the Babson College community.

The view of Rio from the mountain where Christ the Redeemer sits
Babson Connect Worldwide Unites Entrepreneurial Leaders in Brazil Nearly 200 members of the College community convene in Rio de Janeiro for the ninth Babson Connect Worldwide, the premier global entrepreneurship summit. It’s the first BCW in Latin America since the inaugural conference in 2015.
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April 6, 2026

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2026-04-08 01:20:20
Human hand reaching out to robot hand.
AI, Jobs, and Uncertainty: A Leading Expert Weighs In on What We Can Expect Artificial intelligence is reshaping work, but not always as expected. Babson expert Thomas Davenport breaks down how AI is impacting jobs, why predictions fall short, and what leaders should watch now.
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March 31, 2026

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2026-04-08 06:09:35
Four women who are cast members of Project Empathy sit on a couch, a man who is the director and a male student cast member stand behind the couch.
Project Empathy Brings Powerful Storytelling, and Perspective, to Babson College Campus  Babson alumnus Peter Hunt ’89 returns to campus as the director of Project Empathy, a student storytelling performance that highlights the importance of empathy in modern business.
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March 27, 2026

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-08 04:44:23
Composite head shots of C. Dean Metropoulos and Adriana Cisneros
Introducing Babson College’s 2026 Commencement Speakers Two accomplished and inspiring entrepreneurial leaders with deep ties to the Babson community — C. Dean Metropoulos ’67, MBA’68 and Adriana Cisneros—will address graduates at the College’s Commencement ceremonies in May.
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March 19, 2026

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2026-04-08 04:44:23
Park Manor Quad at Babson College
WATCH: A Day in the Life of a Babson College Student A day in the life for a Babson student looks a bit different than one you might see from the typical college student. They shift effortlessly from class, to spending time with friends, on-campus jobs, the gym, and more.
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March 17, 2026

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2026-04-08 04:44:23
A view of the counter at the Village Coffee House at the Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village
WATCH: Here's What a Full Day of Eating Looks Like at Babson College There’s no shortage of good eats on the campus of Babson College. Dhruvi Gari ’28 takes us through what a full day of eating looks like for a Babson student.
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March 10, 2026

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2026-04-08 04:44:23
Sadie Burton-Goss and Jerry Epps smile while looking at each and holding their awards
Babson Honored for Hosting Inaugural Massachusetts LGBTQ+ Business Awards Two Babson leaders—Chief Inclusive Excellence Officer Sadie Burton-Goss, and Jerry Epps, director of supplier and community engagement—received the Inclusion Innovator of the Year Award at the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural awards ceremony, held at Babson.
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March 9, 2026

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2026-04-08 04:44:23
A profile picture of James Agnew stands against a background of other profile pictures of DBA candidates.
Built to Last: Helping Prepare Founders for the Entrepreneurial Journey A lifelong entrepreneur, James Agnew MBA’21, DBA’28 has returned to Babson for the DBA program to help understand and educate other founders on their entrepreneurial journeys—and even inspire his family.
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March 5, 2026

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2026-04-07 23:17:38
A profile picture of Vik Murty stands against a background of other profile pictures of DBA candidates.
Bridging How Humans and Intelligent Technology Can Learn Together Vik Murty MBA’03, DBA’28 has spent his career focused on how individuals and organizations adapt when working alongside intelligent systems. He joined Babson’s DBA program to research and explore answers.
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March 3, 2026

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2026-04-08 06:55:08
Audience at the F&E CWEL 25th anniversary celebrate the center's commitment to inclusion and advocacy.
The Women Who Shaped Babson’s Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership For Women’s History Month, the five past and present executive directors of the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership reflect on its 25 years of impact.
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February 27, 2026

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2026-04-08 04:44:23