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Babson student pitches her venture while standing in front of a presentation screen during a competition
Competitions Help Babson Grad Perfect Her Pitch Swarna Shiv ’23 competed in five national entrepreneurial contests that provided hands-on experience on pitching startups, enhancing business strategy, and learning what it takes to launch a successful company.
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June 23, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-14 18:01:55
Portrait of Kellie Carter Jackson
Babson Celebrates the Joy of Juneteenth Babson’s Juneteenth celebration took time to look to the past, but it also focused on the joys of the present and the work still to do in the future.
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June 16, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-04-19 22:24:31
Mike Lynch poses in front of the NACDA logo
Mike Lynch on the Championship Culture of Babson Athletics Babson’s athletic director reflects on the department’s recent successes and awards, its new strategic vision, and the launch of the women’s golf team.
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June 16, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-04-13 15:55:05
Students sit on chairs and talk in the Babson Commons at Horn Library
A New Fund Supports Student Life A new student life fund, named for a beloved staff member and established with the help of a generous alumni couple, assists students with paying for the extra costs that pop up during college.
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June 13, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-04-10 11:57:37
Jerry Epps smiles for a portrait
Jerry Epps: Maximizing Opportunities for Diverse Suppliers After 42 years at Boston Children’s Hospital, Jerry Epps has put Babson at the forefront of supplier diversity as the College’s first director of vendor diversity.
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June 8, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-04-21 08:12:49
Collage of photos of students and faculty in a classroom
What the Future Demands of Today’s Classroom With a holistic, interdisciplinary approach—a hallmark of the College—Babson’s faculty are preparing students to take on challenges in their jobs and in society.
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June 1, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-24 14:49:29
Candace Armand poses for a portrait in New York City
Alumni Who Pay It Forward Every Year Shaped by their Babson experiences—even long after graduating—alumni are motivated to continue supporting the College through their annual contributions.
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May 30, 2023

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2026-04-24 14:49:29
Carol Sanford poses for a photo
A Disruptive Educator Who Helps Others Find the Answers Carol Sanford pushes people to be their best. She’s one of Babson’s Senior Fellows in Social Innovation, who share their experiences and knowledge with the College community.
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May 25, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-04-26 09:53:56
Jake Thibeault greets five of his hockey teammates in the Babson dressing room
‘More than Hockey’: Jake Thibeault and the Power of Brotherly Bonds Now settled at Babson after a life-changing on-ice accident, Jake Thibeault ’26 provides inspiration and draws strength from the embrace of the Babson men’s ice hockey family.
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May 24, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-04-11 09:01:27
Professionals from Bulgaria at Babson College
Bulgarians Learn Leadership Through Collaboration at Babson A 15-member group of Bulgarian professionals spent a whirlwind two weeks learning leadership skills as part of Babson’s B-AGILE program.
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May 23, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-04-19 03:23:23