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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.

Entrepreneurs pitch their venture on a stage at the B.E.T.A. Challenge semifinals
What’s in a Name? The Stories Behind This Year’s B.E.T.A. Challenge Semifinalists A venture’s name sets the stage for its identity and purpose. As the B.E.T.A. Challenge semifinalists prepare to pitch on April 16, we explore the meaning behind their names and what they represent.
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April 9, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Graduate students pose for a photo in front of green and white balloons
32 Years in a Row: Future-Focused Babson Tops MBA Entrepreneurship Rankings Again Amid a blockbuster year of accolades, Babson was named the No. 1 MBA in entrepreneurship by U.S. News & World Report for the 32nd consecutive year.
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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.
April 8, 2025

Posted in Community, Outcomes

Greg Boxer ‘07 (left) and Jamie Rice ’90 (right), who holds up a jersey, stand together for a picture at the Babson ice hockey rink
A Head Coach, a Backup Goalie, and the Inspiring Story of a Gift Playing ice hockey at Babson prepared Greg Boxer ’07 for life. In appreciation of coach Jamie Rice ’90, he has made a transformative gift to endow the program’s head coaching position.
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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, 2025

Posted in Community

Three people smile while posing for a photo with the award
The Riberas Family Honored with Babson-Camus Global Family Entrepreneurship Award Babson College, along with Maison Camus, presented the 2025 Babson-Camus Global Family Entrepreneurship Award to the Riberas family, founders and leaders of Gestamp.
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April 2, 2025

Posted in Community, Outcomes

Nate Amado and Camille Marsh pose for a portrait together in their uniforms
What It Means to Be a Student-Athlete at Babson Athletics is an integral part of life at Babson, with about 500 students playing on one of Babson’s 23 varsity teams. Those student-athletes spend many hours honing their skills, balancing their academic and athletic responsibilities. That makes for a robust, rigorous, and rewarding life, one in which student-athletes are playing a sport they love while developing as leaders, building resiliency, and preparing for their futures.
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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 1, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Ariel Armony poses for a photo in his office
Listener, Learner, Traveler, Teacher: A Profile of the Provost Introducing Ariel Armony, Babson’s new provost and executive vice president. He brings to the College a leadership background in academia, a lifetime of global experiences, and a deep curiosity. As Babson’s chief academic officer, he plays a critical role in guiding the College’s efforts to educate the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.
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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 1, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Composite of four photos of the hidden places
PHOTOS: Four Hidden Places on Campus From the top of Tomasso to the depths below the Babson World Globe, we take a photographic glimpse at just a few of the unique spaces on campus—vantage points that not many people get to see.
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April 1, 2025

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Sebastian Fixson poses for a portrait
‘Designer Mindset’: Innovating Babson’s New DBA Program As faculty director, Sebastian Fixson aims to help doctoral students create real-world change
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April 1, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Nic Czarnecki poses for a self-portrait
Nic Czarnecki: Capturing Babson from Behind the Lens As a photographer in College Marketing with a rich background in breaking news, Nic Czarnecki is always looking for a unique perspective of Babson’s campus and community.
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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 1, 2025

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Ten people pose for a group photo
Art and Soul: The Impact of the Sorensons’ Commitment With the enduring commitment and support of the Sorenson family, the arts occupy a unique place at Babson, providing students with the opportunity to pursue their creative interests while excelling at the No. 1 school for entrepreneurship. Sorenson Arts Scholars reflect on the impact of the Sorensons’ commitment to the arts.
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April 1, 2025

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