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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.

A man speaking at a lectern.
From Dialysis to Diploma: Thomas Thermidor ’26 Celebrates a Hard-Won Graduation Thomas Thermidor ’26 spent two years battling kidney failure while pursuing his Babson degree. This spring, he finally crossed the Commencement stage after a life-saving transplant.
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May 27, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Student Life, Undergraduate, Class of 2026

Posted in Community, Outcomes

2026-05-27 22:01:04
Matia Cristiani stretches with her racket to reach the ball on a return shot
Babson Tennis Star Matia Cristiani Wins NCAA Singles National Title The most decorated tennis player in school history, Matia Cristiani ’26 earned her third national championship and first in singles, before teaming with Sandra Sikharulidze ’29 in the doubles national final, where they lost a heartbreaker.
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May 26, 2026

Tagged Athletics, Class of 2026, Class of 2027, Class of 2028, Class of 2029

Posted in Community

2026-05-27 22:08:32
Confetti falls down on Jake Thibeault ’26 and other members of the Class of 2026 at Commencement
Never Alone: The Journey of Jake Thibeault ’26 to the Commencement Stage Jake Thibeault ’26 served as the student speaker at Babson’s undergraduate Commencement ceremony. His experience at the College demonstrates what happens when the people in a community bring out the best in one another.
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May 19, 2026

Tagged Class of 2026, Commencement, Undergraduate, Campus

Posted in Community

2026-05-27 22:08:32
Group photo of all the graduates
Babson’s Tournament Teams Celebrated in Athletics Commencement Ceremony Graduating members of the men’s lacrosse and baseball teams, who were competing during Babson’s Commencement ceremonies, were honored in a special ceremony Monday on campus.
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May 19, 2026

Tagged Athletics, Class of 2026, Commencement, Undergraduate, Graduate

Posted in Community

2026-05-27 21:58:53
Graduates wearing their stoles stand while placing their hands over their hearts
Six Final Lessons from the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership for the Class of 2026 More than 70 graduates from the Blank School and its eight centers and institutes reflect on the people, classes, and moments that shaped their time at Babson College.
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May 19, 2026

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Commencement, Class of 2026

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-27 22:08:32
Graduating students toss their caps in the air.
Babson Commencement 2026 Celebrates Courage, Curiosity, and Community Babson College celebrated the Class of 2026 with powerful Commencement speeches on resilience, entrepreneurship, and leadership, from C. Dean Metropoulos ’67, MBA’68, H’26, Adriana Cisneros H’26, and student speakers.
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May 18, 2026

Tagged Class of 2026, Graduate, Undergraduate, Commencement

Posted in Community

2026-05-27 22:08:32
Jake Thibeault speaks behind a podium
WATCH: Jake Thibeault ’26 Delivers Babson’s Student Commencement Address  Walking to the stage, Jake Thibeault ’26 provides an inspirational and moving message of resilience and optimism in the face of adversity at Babson’s undergraduate Commencement ceremony.
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May 16, 2026

Tagged Class of 2026, Undergraduate, Commencement

Posted in Community

2026-05-27 22:08:32
Man gesturing while teaching in Babson classroom.
A Lifetime of Entrepreneurship: Professor Les Charm ’64 Reflects on Babson’s Rise Associate Professor of Practice Les Charm, who is retiring after 36 years teaching entrepreneurship and finance at Babson, looks back on the College’s transformation to entrepreneurship powerhouse.
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May 15, 2026

Tagged Faculty, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-05-27 22:01:04
Christelle Brandt stands in profile against a wall with bright, large words on it
Christelle Brandt MBA’26 Provides Food for Thought Food scientist Christelle Brandt MBA’26, who created the consulting venture Chimera AI for food startups, will deliver the graduate student address at Babson’s Commencement ceremony.
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May 14, 2026

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Class of 2026, Commencement, Food Entrepreneurship, Graduate

Posted in Community

2026-05-27 22:08:32
A four‑panel collage showing college athletics celebrations. In one image, a group of baseball players in gray and green uniforms jump into a pile on a field during a celebration, with a dugout and other players nearby. Another image shows a group standing on a tennis court holding a sign that reads ‘CHAMPIONS 2026,’ with buildings and trees in the background. A third image shows a group wearing matching ‘CHAMPIONS 2026’ T‑shirts raising a trophy together outdoors. The final image shows a lacrosse team in white and green uniforms jumping and celebrating on a field with a scoreboard and trees behind them.
Memorable Spring Season Rolls on for Babson College Athletics Babson College Athletics’ 2026 spring season has seen a record four teams win conference championships and seven teams earn bids to their NCAA tournaments.
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May 13, 2026

Tagged Athletics, Undergraduate, Campus, Student Life, Graduate

Posted in Community

2026-05-27 22:01:04