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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 group of five people pose for a photo at the award presentation
Babson Board of Trustees Honored with Prestigious National Award  The Babson College Board of Trustees was selected as one of four recipients of the 2024 John W. Nason Award for Board Leadership by the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.
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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.
February 12, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Oleksandra Mukha ’26 and Emily Truszkowski ’26 greet Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan
Finance Students Drive the Discussion with Bank of America CEO  Babson students often moderate discussions with industry leaders. Here’s how two Babson finance students prepared to host the CEO of Bank of America.
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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.
February 2, 2024

Posted in Community, Outcomes

Karen Slack smiles while posing for a portrait
Soprano Karen Slack to Perform at Babson During Artist Residency World-renowned soprano Karen Slack, who first performed for the Babson community in 2021, will lead a master class and participate in a talk during an artist residency at Babso, which culminates in a recital performance March 22.
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February 1, 2024

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Wes Woodson gestures while speaking on stage
Wes Woodson ’20 Forges a Career to Help Humanity Wes Woodson ’20 returns to Babson this month as the keynote speaker for the College’s annual MLK Legacy Day with an important message about the importance of mental health.
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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.
February 1, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes

Basketball players huddle around their coach, listening to instructions
A Babson Basketball Legend Looks Back Judy Blinstrub retired after coaching Babson women’s basketball for 39 years. With a ceremony set to honor her this week, Blinstrub takes a moment to reflect on her remarkable career.
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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.
January 22, 2024

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Four portraits of Posse Scholars side-by-side
The Enduring Impact of Babson’s Posse Scholars For 20 years, Babson College’s partnership with the Posse Foundation has provided opportunity and opened doors for students in New York City with leadership potential. Here, we catch up with four exemplary Posse alumni to illustrate the immeasurable impact on the scholars, the College, and their communities.
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January 17, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Ingrid Prasatya P’19 ’19 ’20
‘Transformative Experience’ Keeps Alumni Returning to Babson Connect Worldwide Repeat attendees of Babson Connect Worldwide say they keep returning to the whirlwind three-day entrepreneurial summit because it unites diverse and inspirational voices amid a rich cultural backdrop.
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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.
January 16, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Close-up photo of Martin Luther King Jr. during a speech
‘Make a Career of Humanity’: How MLK’s Legacy Empowers Lavar Buckmon ’26 as an Entrepreneur In his essay, the Babson Diversity Leadership Scholar reflects on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and how it has influenced his entrepreneurial journey and shaped his leadership style.
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January 14, 2024

Posted in Community, Insights

Donna Levin speaks at a panel discussion
The Forefront of Entrepreneurial Leadership: Q&A with Blank School CEO Donna Levin Donna Levin, CEO of the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, has been honored with a 2024 Pinnacle Award by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Here, she reflects on the Blank School’s impact and the importance of entrepreneurial leadership.
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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.
January 10, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Dennis Williams poses for a photo inside Trim Dining Hall
Chef Dennis Williams on Innovating Campus Dining As the campus executive chef at Babson, Dennis Williams shares his insights on innovating campus dining, creating community, and serving chicken parm.
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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.
January 5, 2024

Posted in Community