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Ralph and Charlotte Sorenson cut the ribbon at the dedication ceremony
Introducing the Ralph Z. and Charlotte R. Sorenson Atrium Babson College formally dedicated the common space at Horn Library in honor of President Emeritus Ralph Z. “Bud” Sorenson H’85 and his wife, Charlotte.
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Eric Beato
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Eric Beato
Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.
May 18, 2022

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A graduate and young girl toss confetti at the conclusion of the Commencement ceremony
VIDEO: Celebrating the Class of 2022 The entire Babson College community joined together to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2022 during the undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremonies.
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Eric Beato
Editor / Writer
Eric Beato
Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.
May 16, 2022

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Students in an auditorium wave their arms to John Lennon's song "Imagine" during Babson's traditional last lecture
Last Lecture: Professors Share Life Lessons Babson graduate students celebrated, soaking in the inspirational messages of their beloved professors at a uniquely “awesome” Last Lecture.
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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.
May 13, 2022

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Jhanna Fields poses for a photo in cap and gown
Jhanna Fields MSEL’22 and Her Recipe for Success Jhanna Fields MSEL’22, who hopes to reform floundering restaurants, will address the Class of 2022 as the graduate student speaker at Commencement.
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May 12, 2022

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Silvia Filova stands at the Ukraine-Slovakia border
My Experience Volunteering on the Ukrainian Border Silvia Filova ’22 describes helping refugees fleeing Ukraine during her volunteer work on the border with Slovakia, her home country.
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May 11, 2022

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Shakenna Williams Appointed to the National Women’s Business Council Shakenna Williams, the executive director for the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College, has been appointed to the National Women’s Business Council.
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May 11, 2022

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The students who made Beaver Bite holding a can of the drink.
Cheers to 2022! Babson-Based Beverage Creates a Signature Sendoff Beaver Bite, a lemon-lime beverage created by Babson Class of 2022 students, will be served at several Commencement celebrations.
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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.
May 10, 2022

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Portrait of Marcelo Claure
Marcelo Claure on Dreaming Big and Working Hard The chairman and CEO of Claure Capital, who transformed the cell phone industry, will address the graduate Class of 2022 at Babson’s Commencement ceremony.
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May 5, 2022

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Boris Chertok works on a computer on campus
Student App Makes Lending a Hand Easier Boris Chertok ’22 has created an app that makes it easier for fellow Babson students to help each other out—and make a quick buck.
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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.
May 4, 2022

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Students speaking with Joanna Berwind at a Babson gathering
Joanna Berwind on Amplifying Students’ Voices Joanna Berwind, the co-chair of the board of the Berwind Corporation and director of Spring Point Partners LLC, will address the undergraduate Class of 2022 at Commencement.
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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.
May 3, 2022

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