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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.

Emmanuel Nsanganwa stands by the Babson World Globe
Class of 2024: They Call Him Manny Emmanuel “Manny” Nsanganwa ’24 reflects on his time at Babson and his home in Rwanda as part of our ongoing series spotlighting the Class of 2024 ahead of Commencement.
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John Crawford
Senior Journalist
John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
April 2, 2024

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sun shines over the Blank Center at Babson
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Angel Investors Every month, the angel investors of Walnut Ventures gather at Babson to hear pitches from entrepreneurs. The group offers an open invitation to students to come, listen, and learn.
By
John Crawford
Senior Journalist
John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
April 1, 2024

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A group of 17 people in a group photo outside
Women & Allies Leadership Program Opens up a World of Opportunity Igeme Ezenwata, née Egwu recently participated in a cohort of the Leadership Program for Women & Allies. She hoped to gain a new professional perspective. What she got was a new career.
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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.
March 29, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Shannon O'Mara, associate director of credit research at Loomis Sayles, discusses the Undergraduate Women's Network with Babson students.
Babson Helps Bridge Gender Gap in Investment Management More than two dozen Babson students have taken part in the Loomis Sayles Women’s Investment Management Network, which provides mentors and internships to empower women in investment management careers.
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Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
March 27, 2024

Posted in Community, Outcomes

Karen Slack and pianist Kamilla Arku perform on stage at Babson.
Karen Slack Closes Out Intensive Residency with Standing Ovation World-renowned soprano Karen Slack closed out her weeklong intensive residency program at Babson College with a moving opera performance titled Of Thee I Sing: Songs of Love and Justice.
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March 27, 2024

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Sanjana Agarwal '25 created ReflectMe, a customizable doll meant to encourage diversity and body positivity.
Babson Student Seeks to Empower Girls and Boost Body Image Through Child’s Play Sanjana Agarwal ’25 is using an innovative approach to empower young girls, creating customizable dolls that champion their self-image.
By
Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
March 25, 2024

Posted in Community

Babson to Welcome Northern Ireland’s Ulster University 25@25 for Entrepreneurial Program 
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March 21, 2024

Posted in Babson Briefs, Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Jake Ross poses for a photo while pointing to a screen with his venture's website
Class of 2024: The Marketer Jake Ross ’24 reflected on his time at Babson as part of our ongoing series spotlighting the Class of 2024 ahead of the College's Commencement ceremonies May 11.
By
Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
March 21, 2024

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Alcade Fabrice Uwonkunda stands in front of a sculpture of the word Kigali
Reflections from a Healthcare Entrepreneur in Rwanda With a little help and inspiration from Babson, an entrepreneur in Rwanda focuses on addressing cancer and women’s health. In his own words, he tells his personal story.
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March 20, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Coach Jon Anderson talks to a soccer player
Babson’s Soccer Community Honors Its Legendary Coach In honor of Jon Anderson ’75, P’04 ’08 ’13 ’13, who has led the men’s soccer team at Babson for 38 seasons, the College community has come together to endow his head coaching position.
By
John Crawford
Senior Journalist
John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
March 13, 2024

Posted in Community