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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.

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 Summer 2024 edition of Babson Magazine.
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August 13, 2024

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Cindy Klein Marmer and a student collaborate in the Blank Center
Cindy Klein Marmer on Building Connections and Helping Entrepreneurs In a host of roles, Cindy Klein Marmer MBA’02 has worked with students to build relationships and solve problems. Now, as the interim executive director of the Blank Center, she reflects on her opportunities and impact over her 20 years on campus.
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August 12, 2024

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Donna Stoddard poses for a portrait on Babson’s campus
Meet Babson’s New Dean of Faculty: Donna Stoddard In her new role as dean of faculty, longtime Babson Professor Donna Stoddard P’21 will serve as an advisor, supporter, and cheerleader of the College’s faculty members.
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August 7, 2024

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Gracie walks on campus in front of Babson World Globe
Babson College Welcomes New Community Resource Dog, Gracie Gracie, the latest addition to Babson College’s Public Safety team, is a 5-month-old Goldador on campus to enhance community engagement.
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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 5, 2024

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Winners of the 2024 Global Student Challenge
Compassion Driving Innovation: Meet the Global Student Challenge Winners The 2024 winners of the Babson Collaborative Global Student Challenge join Babson Build to further advance their impactful business ventures.
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July 25, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

A wide shot of one of the three new classrooms
HELV’s Cutting-Edge Classrooms Usher in a New Era of Education Babson’s new HELV classrooms use advanced tech to foster seamless virtual and in-person collaboration, enhancing the educational experience.
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July 24, 2024

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Michael Bastian ’87 stands on Babson’s campus
Michael Bastian ’87 Brings Brooks Brothers to Campus As creative director of Brooks Brothers, Michael Bastian ’87 has embraced the tradition and history of the iconic clothier, which recently came to campus for a photo shoot.
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July 16, 2024

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An overview of the Foundry as students listen to Donna Levin speak
Bringing Ideas to Life at Babson’s Weissman Foundry  In a prototyping and storytelling session at the Weissman Foundry, a group of students from the Dana Hall School experiences an important part of the entrepreneurial process.
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July 12, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Portrait of Dr. Ariel C. Armony
Babson Announces Dr. Ariel C. Armony as New Provost and Executive Vice President With his vast experience as Vice Chancellor at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Ariel C. Armony will lead Babson’s global approach to educating the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders as the new Provost.
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July 9, 2024

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Patty Patria poses for a photo with her ORBIE and the award presenter
Babson CIO Patty Patria Earns ORBIE Award for Technology Leadership Babson College Chief Information Officer Patty Patria received a prestigious 2024 ORBIE Award for excellence in technology leadership from BostonCIO.
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July 3, 2024

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