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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.

Biz E. Beaver with a student volunteer holding a moving cart

With a Team of Helping Hands, Babson’s Class of 2028 Moves In Move-in day is a full circle moment for both families and the Babson community, who helped the Class of 2028 settle in.

By Melissa Savignano

August 23, 2024

Tagged Class of 2028, Student Life, Undergraduate, Campus

Posted in Community

Photos of Gaurang Agarwal, Riva Babaria, Alessandra Chiara Halim, Ananya Gandikota, and Selvin Perdomo.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Runs Through the Class of 2028 Before they even arrive on campus, the Class of 2028 is redefining what entrepreneurship means for Babson. Get to know some members of the incoming class.

By Melissa Savignano

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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.

August 20, 2024

Tagged Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Student Life, Undergraduate, Class of 2028

Posted in Community

Educators collaborate while stading around a table

‘A Small College with a Global Footprint’ Babson Academy expands Entrepreneurial Thought & Action to new regions around the world with unique programs for high school students and teachers, university educators, and undergraduate and graduate students.

By Kara Baskin

August 13, 2024

Tagged Babson Academy, Entrepreneurship Education, Global, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Leslie Chiu smiles for a photo in the Sorenson Center for the Arts

Leslie Chiu on the Intersection of Business and the Arts Leslie Chiu recently was promoted to associate dean of campus life, overseeing BabsonARTS, which she led as director since 2019.

By Hillary Chabot

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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.

August 13, 2024

Tagged Arts, Entrepreneurship Education, People of Babson, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community