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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.

Coach Jon Anderson talks to a soccer player
Babson’s Soccer Community Honors Its Legendary Coach In honor of Jon Anderson ’75, P’04 ’08 ’13 ’13, who has led the men’s soccer team at Babson for 38 seasons, the College community has come together to endow his head coaching position.
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March 13, 2024

Posted in Community

Cyril Camus addresses a room full of people sitting at tables while behind him is a model globe
Learning, Networking, and Connecting in Singapore The latest edition of Babson Connect Worldwide touched down in Singapore, a vibrant country that made for a fitting setting for the global entrepreneurial summit.
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March 11, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-27 04:00:24
Audrey McLoghlin listens among a group of students in a classroom
From L.A. to Babson: Audrey McLoghlin Ignites Entrepreneurial Sparks During recent visits on campus and in Los Angeles, Audrey McLoghlin inspires students with her impactful contributions to empowering women entrepreneurs at the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership.
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March 8, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-24 20:22:19
Karen Slack stands in front of theater curtains.
Beyond Her Voice: Karen Slack’s Entrepreneurial Insights Take Center Stage at Babson During her upcoming residency, the world-renowned soprano hopes to inspire the next generation of opera enthusiasts and cultivate a greater appreciation for the arts, while also imparting valuable lessons in branding, presentation, and the importance of connecting with audiences.
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March 8, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-25 08:55:26
Two students raise their arms during the stage performance
Theater Success Sets Stage for Babson Students to Act on Creativity, Collaboration In a “historic moment for theater at Babson,” student actors explore the intersection of creativity and entrepreneurship at a prestigious theater festival with their production of Kingdom City, directed by Associate Professor Beth Wynstra.
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March 6, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-03-23 22:01:16
Composite portraits of Arthur M. Blank, Eric Johnson, and Erin Tolefree
Introducing Babson College’s 2024 Commencement Speakers Three exemplary entrepreneurial leaders—Arthur M. Blank ’63, H’98, Eric Johnson ’72, P’08, and Erin Tolefree—will address graduates at Babson’s Commencement ceremonies May 11.
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March 4, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-03-25 04:13:41
Arlene Cummings poses for a photo with her daughter Madison Spence and son Myles Spence in the background.
Setting Sail: Arlene Cummings Prepares to Inspire at TEDxBabsonCollege   Arlene Cummings MBA’24, P’24 will share her empowering story at TEDxBabsonCollege on March 23, fulfilling a lifelong dream of public speaking.
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March 1, 2024

Posted in Community, Insights

2026-03-23 22:01:16
A group of graduates sit during Commencement.
Determination and Persistence Pays off for Babson’s MBA Class of 2023   The 2023 graduates from Babson’s full-time MBA program are earning 39% higher starting salaries than their counterparts in 2019. Get to know a few of the recent grads and discover where they are now.
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February 22, 2024

Posted in Community, Outcomes

Professor of Practice Michele Kerrigan teaches a new class on how to expand DEI. (Photo by Nic Czarnecki/Babson College)
How to Build Diversity in Any Organization Anyone within an organization can boost diversity, equity, and inclusion, says Babson Assistant Professor of Practice Michele Kerrigan.
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February 22, 2024

Posted in Community, Insights

2026-03-25 03:36:27
Wes Woodson smiles on stage in front of a colorful illustration of Martin Luther King Jr.
At MLK Legacy Day, an Empowering Call for the Harmony of Self-Care and Success  Mental health advocate Wes Woodson ’20 returned to Babson to deliver a moving and inspiring address at Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Day, which also honored five recipients of the College’s MLK Leadership Award.
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February 16, 2024

Posted in Community, Insights

2026-03-25 08:44:50