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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

2026-04-19 02:37:12
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

2026-04-17 04:24:49
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

2026-04-20 07:28:22
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

2026-04-22 14:10:51
Babson faculty, students and alumni on the Serengeti during a trip to Tanzania.
In Photos: Teaching Entrepreneurship in Tanzania Babson students and alumni captured a volunteer trip to Tanzania on cameras provided by Canon. The resulting pictures tell a powerful tale.
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February 14, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-04-22 14:10:51
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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February 12, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-04-22 01:14:01
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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February 2, 2024

Posted in Community, Outcomes

2026-04-21 20:45:37
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

Posted in Community

2026-04-22 03:54:48
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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February 1, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes

2026-04-21 20:45:37
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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January 22, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-03-29 11:32:42