Community
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.
The Babson Effect: Alumni Bonds That Launch Careers—and Bring Them Full Circle
When Aaron Walton ’83—whose first career break came from a Babson alumnus—hired Alex Smith ’08 as his personal business manager in 2024, it was another classic example of Babson’s top-ranked alumni network in action.
December 16, 2025
Hands-On, All-In: Babson’s Retailing Management Students Create Unforgettable Pop-Up Experience
The Retailing Management class, composed of mostly fourth-year students, brought experiential learning to life, executing a campus pop-up event with Jaylen Brown’s 741 Performance brand, culminating in all they’ve learned at Babson.
December 8, 2025
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
From Stage to Startup: This Improv Group Prepares Babson Students for Boardroom Success
Students Against Gravity, Babson’s long-running improvisational comedy group, blends creativity and business insight, teaching students how to adapt, collaborate, and communicate under pressure.
December 4, 2025
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
Five Things to Know About Ahmed Ahmed, One of Poets & Quants’ Best Undergraduate Professors
Ahmed Ahmed, who was named to Poets & Quants’ list of 50 Best Undergraduate Business Professors of 2025, shares some fun facts, including his childhood ambitions and his passion for underdog soccer teams.
December 3, 2025
Exploring the Evolution of the Blank School: A Conversation with CEO Donna Levin
In a new Q&A, Donna Levin, CEO of the Blank School, reflects on how it evolved from a “startup within a college” into a campus-wide engine for ideas, collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership.
November 20, 2025
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
Inside the Blank School’s Eight Centers and Institutes
With its world-class centers and institutes, the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership continues to expand its impact and influence. Here’s a look at the Blank School’s eight centers and institutes.
November 17, 2025
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
