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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 12 B.E.T.A. Challenge participants hold up their winning checks

5 Successful Strategies from B.E.T.A. Challenge Finalists Four former B.E.T.A. Challenge finalists share their words of wisdom to compete, and succeed, in Babson’s signature entrepreneurial business competition.

By Vannessa Rodriguez

April 4, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Startups, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-20 22:22:49

The 25 members of the Ulster University 25@25 cohort in front of the Babson Globe

Babson Provides Ulster 25@25 Leaders New Entrepreneurial Perspective Participants from Northern Ireland’s Ulster University 25@25 Leadership Programme for Young Leaders learned about the power of entrepreneurship during a weeklong Babson Executive Education program.

By Melissa Savignano

April 3, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Executive Education, Global, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-24 15:46:07

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.

By John Crawford

April 2, 2024

Tagged Class of 2024, Class of 2024 Profiles, Commencement, Global, Student Life, Undergraduate, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Community

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

April 1, 2024

Tagged Alumni, Campus, Startups, VC & Investing

Posted in Community

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.

By Melissa Savignano

March 29, 2024

Tagged Executive Education, Women's Leadership, Global

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.

By Hillary Chabot

March 27, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Undergraduate, Class of 2025

Posted in Community, Outcomes

2026-03-23 22:06:13

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.

By Thought & Action Staff

March 27, 2024

Tagged Arts, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Community

2026-03-23 00:14:35

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

March 25, 2024

Tagged Undergraduate, Startups

Posted in Community

2026-03-25 07:02:59

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

March 21, 2024

Tagged Class of 2024, Commencement, Entrepreneurship Education, Student Life, Undergraduate, Class of 2024 Profiles

Posted in Community

2026-03-23 22:01:16

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.

By Alcade Fabrice Uwonkunda

March 20, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Global, Health Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Faculty

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes