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.
Kate Jaspon ’98 Is Driven to Inspire
Now the CFO at Inspire Brands, Kate Jaspon ’98 has a unique perspective on the restaurant industry and the franchise community.
January 12, 2023
Posted in Community
2026-05-27 00:30:46
Alumni Faces of Franchising
From Big Macs in Bahrain to sandwich shops in Las Vegas to barre classes in Western Massachusetts, Babson alumni are thriving in the world of franchising. Here is a look at just a few alumni who have found success and happiness in franchising.
January 10, 2023
Posted in Community
2026-05-30 10:02:05
The Future of Franchising
An effective and enduring business model, franchising looks toward a future marked by new business trends, leaders, and educational opportunities courtesy of Babson’s Tariq Farid Franchise Institute.
January 4, 2023
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
2026-05-29 13:10:06
The Business of Building Community
The founder and operator of Goal House, Ben Smith ’16 brings people together through communal living in Brooklyn, New York.
December 28, 2022
Posted in Community
2026-04-04 17:06:54
Meet the MSEL'23 Students Serving Up Food Security
Three Babson MSEL students created a hot meal vending machine aimed at providing healthy, accessible food at an affordable price.
December 21, 2022
Posted in Community
2026-05-08 16:20:12
Mary Pinard: Taking Risks on the Page and the Stage
With her colleagues’ support, English Professor Mary Pinard writes a play, which is set and produced in rural Kansas.
December 21, 2022
Posted in Community
2026-05-19 20:31:24
