Community

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.

Thomas Thermidor speaks at a graduation ceremony at Fenway Park
First-Year Babson Student Isn’t Waiting to Make a Difference With a focus on social entrepreneurship and motivating people in his community, Thomas Thermidor ’25 already is shaping his long-term legacy.
By
February 8, 2022

Posted in Community

Kristi Girdharry, director of the Writing Center at Babson College
Kristi Girdharry: Exploring Race Through Writing Babson’s Writing Center Director Kristi Girdharry is working to change public discourse on race, starting with the stories we tell.
By
February 3, 2022

Posted in Community

Graduate pose for a photo behind a giant 2021 sign
Babson Class of 2021 Impresses with Historic Career Outcomes The undergraduate Class of 2021 earned the highest average starting salary in Babson history, and nearly all members of the class are employed or continuing their education, six months after graduation.
By
February 2, 2022

Posted in Community

James Blake returns a shot during a tennis match
When Athletes Speak Up to Make a Difference Former professional tennis player James Blake will be the keynote speaker at Babson’s MLK Legacy Day event, part of the College’s Black History Month celebration.
By
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.
February 1, 2022

Posted in Community

Preshika Jain poses for a photo at the Babson College front gate
Babson MBA Graduate Takes Uncommon Path to Education Equity Preshika Jain MBA’21 used her experiences and connections through Babson College’s Uncommon Table to develop an ed tech product that would improve equity in education.
By
January 28, 2022

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Portrait of Dhruv Grewal
Faculty Research and the Power of Curiosity A number of Babson College professors have been recognized as top researchers. Fueled by curiosity, their work leaves an impact on the classroom and the world at large.
By
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.
January 26, 2022

Posted in Community, Insights

Students walk on the Babson campus outside of Olin Hall
What Bond Rating Upgrades Mean to Babson College With strong financial management during a challenging time, Babson recently received a pair of upgrades, reflecting the highest bond ratings in the College’s history.
By
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.
January 19, 2022

Posted in Community

Martin Luther King Jr. waves during the March on Washington in 1963.
How We Can Carry on MLK’s Legacy On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Babson College community leaders reflect on his legacy and the actions we can take to advance social justice.
By
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.
January 16, 2022

Posted in Community

A masked student carries luggage on move-in day
Babson’s Spring Semester Beginning on Time Students return to campus as scheduled, and the first week of classes will be held remotely through January 23 to accommodate potential travel delays and allow for testing.
By
January 14, 2022

Posted in Community

Heidi Neck speaks in a Babson classroom
Award-Winning Babson Professor Keeps Innovating and Inspiring Babson Professor Heidi Neck, whose impact extends from her classroom to educators around the world, has been honored with USASBE’s Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year award.
By
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.
January 10, 2022

Posted in Community