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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.

Two students and Professor Foster look out the window of the egg-shaped anaerobic digesters
Exploring an Integrated, Systems Mindset One Socio-Ecological Systems class goes beyond the classroom to teach students the integrated systems behind wastewater management and how sustainable management of our natural resources is more important than ever.
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Melissa Savignano
Writer
Melissa Savignano
Melissa Savignano, a content marketing manager at Babson College, has worked in higher education for almost a decade, where she tells authentic, compelling campus and community stories. Before Babson, she managed communications for Boston University’s largest college, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. She previously worked in client relations, helping brands of various sizes launch content marketing strategies and storytelling initiatives. When not at work, you will find her in the city of Boston, probably at the movie theater.
November 16, 2022

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Entrepreneur pitches at 23rd annual Rocket Pitch
PHOTOS: 23rd Annual Rocket Pitch Launches Global Entrepreneurial Leadership Week Fifty-five entrepreneurs across 46 teams took to Babson College's Olin Hall on Thursday night for the 23rd annual Rocket Pitch, launching the start of Global Entrepreneurial Leadership Week 2022.
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Bryan Lipiner
Writer
Bryan Lipiner
Bryan Lipiner is the Senior Manager for Social Media and Content Marketing at Babson College. Since arriving at Babson in 2019, he has dramatically scaled engagement and followings on Babson’s social media channels, led award-winning social media campaigns, written for Babson Thought & Action, and more. Prior to Babson, he worked as a reporter and editor at the Record-Journal newspaper in central Connecticut. Bryan received his undergraduate degree in journalism from Quinnipiac University in 2015.
November 11, 2022

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Three members of the Babson Women’s Rugby Club practice at the Harrington Rugby Pitch
The Women of the Rugby Pitch The Babson Women’s Rugby Club welcomes all athletes to play a sport that can be rough and physical, but also filled with speed, strategy, and camaraderie.
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John Crawford
Senior Journalist
John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
November 10, 2022

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Ceylan Rowe talking to students
Menstrual Equity Comes to Babson In a partnership with Babson's Wellness and Prevention Services, Ceylan Rowe MBA'22 and her company are helping increase access to free period products across campus.
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Hillary Chabot
Writer
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.
November 8, 2022

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Michael Tu '25 on Babson's Campus
Senate Internship Offers New Perspective on Politics Michael Tu ’25 looked beyond the country’s contentious political climate during his internship at Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s Illinois office.
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Hillary Chabot
Writer
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.
November 2, 2022

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Portrait of President Stephen Spinelli Jr. at Planet Fitness
From the President: A Franchising Community Babson’s franchising roots run deep and have created a natural, built-in community to support and expand our efforts to develop the next generation of franchise entrepreneurs.
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Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD
President
Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD
Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA‘92, PhD is the 14th president of Babson College. A successful entrepreneur, academic leader, and scholar, Dr. Spinelli assumed the role of president in July 2019, guiding the College through its centennial year and into its second century. Learn more about the President's Office.
November 1, 2022

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Mauricio Palazzi and Abby Thorsgaard pose for a photo with friends
News, Notes, and Nods: Undergraduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's undergraduate alumni in the Winter 2022–2023 edition of Babson Magazine.
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November 1, 2022

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Catherine Crosby poses for a graduation photo with her family
News, Notes, and Nods: Graduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's graduate alumni in the Winter 2022–2023 edition of Babson Magazine.
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November 1, 2022

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Exterior shot of Tomasso Hall
News, Notes, and Nods: In Memoriam Remembering the alumni and members of the Babson community who have passed recently and included in the Winter 2022–2023 edition of Babson Magazine.
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November 1, 2022

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A nighttime picture of Babson's Knight Auditorium
The Ghost Stories of Babson On this Halloween, we take a spooky tour of Babson. Stories of strange occurrences come from many corners of campus and get passed around like tall tales at a campfire.
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John Crawford
Senior Journalist
John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
October 31, 2022

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