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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.

Four portraits of Posse Scholars side-by-side

The Enduring Impact of Babson’s Posse Scholars For 20 years, Babson College’s partnership with the Posse Foundation has provided opportunity and opened doors for students in New York City with leadership potential. Here, we catch up with four exemplary Posse alumni to illustrate the immeasurable impact on the scholars, the College, and their communities.

By Kara Baskin

January 17, 2024

Tagged Alumni, Class of 2020, Babson Magazine, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Leadership, Undergraduate, Inclusive Excellence

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-22 02:06:22

‘Transformative Experience’ Keeps Alumni Returning to Babson Connect Worldwide Repeat attendees of Babson Connect Worldwide say they keep returning to the whirlwind three-day entrepreneurial summit because it unites diverse and inspirational voices amid a rich cultural backdrop.

By Hillary Chabot

January 16, 2024

Tagged Alumni, Babson Connect Worldwide, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Global

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-16 03:25:04

‘Make a Career of Humanity’: How MLK’s Legacy Empowers Lavar Buckmon ’26 as an Entrepreneur In his essay, the Babson Diversity Leadership Scholar reflects on Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and how it has influenced his entrepreneurial journey and shaped his leadership style.

By Lavar Buckmon ’26

January 14, 2024

Tagged Inclusive Excellence, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Leadership, Class of 2026

Posted in Community, Insights

2026-04-20 07:28:22

Donna Levin speaks at a panel discussion

The Forefront of Entrepreneurial Leadership: Q&A with Blank School CEO Donna Levin Donna Levin, CEO of the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, has been honored with a 2024 Pinnacle Award by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Here, she reflects on the Blank School’s impact and the importance of entrepreneurial leadership.

By Eric Beato

January 10, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-16 13:59:29

Dennis Williams poses for a photo inside Trim Dining Hall

Chef Dennis Williams on Innovating Campus Dining As the campus executive chef at Babson, Dennis Williams shares his insights on innovating campus dining, creating community, and serving chicken parm.

By Eric Beato

January 5, 2024

Tagged Babson Magazine, Student Life, Campus

Posted in Community

2026-04-18 15:17:13

Collage of headshots of the six directors of the Blank School's centers and institutes.

2024: A Year of Collaboration and Innovation at the Blank School The directors of the centers and institutes of The Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College share their aspirations and optimism for the year ahead.

By Eric Beato

January 2, 2024

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

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-04-16 02:54:06

A collage of photos of people on campus during the day

All in One Day: What Happens on Campus From sunrise to way past sunset, Babson’s Wellesley campus buzzes with activity—from the classrooms to the Commons, from the dining hall to the creative spaces, from the community meetings to the athletic fields. Here’s what happens during one typical September day.

By Eric Beato, Hillary Chabot, John Crawford

December 20, 2023

Tagged Athletics, Class of 2023, Class of 2024, Class of 2025, Class of 2026, Babson Magazine, Entrepreneurship Education, Executive Education, Graduate, Student Life, Undergraduate, Class of 2027

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-22 03:54:48

Stephen Lappen, who worked at Babson College for decades, is retiring.

A Stirring Legacy: Retirement Wishes Overflow for Campus Legend The Babson College community served up a flood of well-wishes after campus stalwart Stephen 'Woody’ Lappen announced his retirement.

By 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.

December 19, 2023

Posted in Community