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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.

Patrick Hale: Amplifying All Students’ Voices The director of Babson’s Multicultural and Identity Programs reflects on supporting students during trying times and the intersection of entrepreneurial leadership and DE&I.

By Eric Beato

July 26, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, Career, Inclusive Excellence, People of Babson

Posted in Community

2026-04-23 07:44:33

The Flywire team at its initial public offering.

How to Take a Company Public Reflecting on a recent IPO, Flywire’s Mike Massaro ’00 and NASDAQ’s Karen Snow ’93 share their insights on how to take a company public.

By Bryan Lipiner

July 14, 2021

Tagged Advice, Alumni, Career, Company Culture, Corporate Innovation, Finance, Leadership, Women's Leadership

Posted in Community, Insights

2026-04-06 20:10:57

Portrait of Tariq Farid and Somia Farid Silber

Introducing the Tariq Farid Franchise Institute at Babson College Somia Farid Silber ’15, vice president of e-commerce at Edible Brands, discusses how the new institute is a major opportunity for Babson and the future of franchising education.

By Eric Beato

July 13, 2021

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Education, Graduate, Undergraduate

Posted in Community

2026-04-21 06:02:54

Retiring Police Chief Pollard Commended for Investing in People and Community Outgoing police chief James Pollard was praised for his personal approach to public safety at his recent retirement ceremony.

By Bryan Lipiner

July 8, 2021

Tagged Campus

Posted in Community

2026-04-24 19:56:21

Close-up of a person wearing a suit jacket, tie, and a rainbow shirt

Being Out in Business School To be open about one’s true self isn’t always easy, particularly in the business world. Working with organizations such as ROMBA and the Out Network, alumni describe how Babson’s supportive LGBTQ+ community seeks to change that.

By John Crawford

July 7, 2021

Tagged Campus, Graduate, Inclusive Excellence, Student Life, Alumni

Posted in Community

2026-04-11 14:38:05

Babson Professor Vicky Crittenden speaks at the World Marketing Congress luncheon in Melbourne, Australia.

From Arkansas to Babson, Professor Vicky Crittenden Writes Her Own Story From a small town in Arkansas, Babson Professor Vicky Crittenden carved out an award-winning career, and now connects her experience growing up to inform her marketing research and her writing.

By Karl Klaussen

July 6, 2021

Tagged Faculty, Research

Posted in Community, Insights

2026-04-24 19:56:40

President Stephen Spinelli Jr. speaks inside the Weissman Foundry

‘A Year of Growth, Learning, and Opportunity’ On his two-year anniversary, President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD reflects on Babson’s vital role in creating the change the world needs now.

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.

July 1, 2021

Tagged Babson Together, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community