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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.

Temi Bajulaiye sits for a portrait while holding a camera
Temi Bajulaiye on Shaping Babson Athletics’ Storytelling As Babson Athletics’ marketing and new media specialist, Temi Bajulaiye captures the stories behind the teams.
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Eric Beato
Editor / Writer
Eric Beato
Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.
April 9, 2024

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Erin Degnan Escobedo poses for a portrait
A Real-World Perspective on Real Estate  Associate Professor of Practice Erin Degnan Escobedo has helped build Babson’s real estate curriculum, based on her experience and the expertise of engaged alumni.
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April 9, 2024

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Side-by-side action photos of Will Spangenberg and Jackie Hill
Surge of Graduate Transfers Helps Power Athletic Successes With extra years of eligibility because of the pandemic, graduate transfer student-athletes bring added experiences and perspectives to their teams.
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Scott Dietz
Writer
Scott Dietz
Scott Dietz is Babson College's Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Dietz is responsible for the department's internal and external communications, including branding, campus engagement, marketing, social media, sponsorships and website management. Additional duties consist of event coverage, facilitation of interview requests, media pitching, video content, writing and editing. Before Babson, Dietz spent 13-plus years at fellow NEWMAC institution Wheaton College, worked for the NFL, New England Patriots, and in the media relations department with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. A native of South Park, PA, Dietz began his sports information career at Westminster College.
April 9, 2024

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President Spinelli speaks on stage at BCW
From the President: Babson’s Global Influence Coming together at Babson Connect Worldwide, with nearly 300 Babson alumni and friends from more than 45 countries, reminds us that with our global reach comes a special responsibility.
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Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD
President
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.
April 9, 2024

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A group of alumni pose for a wedding photo
News, Notes, and Nods: Undergraduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's undergraduate alumni in the Spring 2024 edition of Babson Magazine.
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April 9, 2024

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Two people pose for a photo with a trophy
News, Notes, and Nods: Graduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's graduate alumni in the Spring 2024 edition of Babson Magazine.
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April 9, 2024

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Exterior shot of Tomasso Hall
News, Notes, and Nods: In Memoriam Remembering the alumni and members of the Babson community who have passed recently and included in the Spring 2024 edition of Babson Magazine.
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April 9, 2024

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Graduate students smile and pose for a photo at a celebration
Continuing to Lead: No. 1 MBA in Entrepreneurship for 31 Years Babson College has been named the No. 1 MBA in Entrepreneurship by U.S. News & World Report for the 31st consecutive year, validating once again its leadership in innovating entrepreneurship education.
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Eric Beato
Editor / Writer
Eric Beato
Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.
April 9, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

A group of 12 B.E.T.A. Challenge participants hold up their winning checks
5 Successful Strategies from B.E.T.A. Challenge Finalists Four former B.E.T.A. Challenge finalists share their words of wisdom to compete, and succeed, in Babson’s signature entrepreneurial business competition.
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April 4, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

The 25 members of the Ulster University 25@25 cohort in front of the Babson Globe
Babson Provides Ulster 25@25 Leaders New Entrepreneurial Perspective Participants from Northern Ireland’s Ulster University 25@25 Leadership Programme for Young Leaders learned about the power of entrepreneurship during a weeklong Babson Executive Education program.
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Melissa Savignano
Writer
Melissa Savignano
Melissa Savignano, a content marketing manager at Babson College, has worked in higher education for almost a decade, where she tells authentic, compelling campus and community stories. Before Babson, she managed communications for Boston University’s largest college, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. She previously worked in client relations, helping brands of various sizes launch content marketing strategies and storytelling initiatives. When not at work, you will find her in the city of Boston, probably at the movie theater.
April 3, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership