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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.

Precious Williams, and Janice McLean DeLoatch
Black Women's Equal Pay Day, and How We Can Close the Revenue Gap Black Women’s Equal Pay Day brings awareness to a socioeconomic impediment that requires the expertise of entrepreneurial leaders.
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August 3, 2021

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2026-06-03 05:28:50
Lee Sipes, wearing No. 79, in action during a game
Lacrosse Tournament Tribute: ‘We Owe It to the Guys of 1979’ Embracing the history and legacy of the famed 1979 team, the Babson men’s lacrosse team returned to the national stage with the program’s second NCAA tournament berth.
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August 2, 2021

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2026-06-03 05:28:50
Graduates of the Class of 2021 pose for a photo at Commencement
Picture Perfect: The Class of 2021 On a glorious weekend in May, the Class of 2021—filled with gratitude and pride—gathers for Commencement and reflects on its accomplishments after a year marked by challenges and uncertainty.
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July 28, 2021

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2026-05-31 23:40:27
President Stephen Spinelli Jr. poses with Class of 2021 graduates
From the President: The Era of Entrepreneurial Leadership Is upon Us President Stephen Spinelli says the graduates of the Class of 2021 are the leaders the world needs now, ready to innovate, seek opportunity, solve problems, lead with empathy, and catalyze change.
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July 28, 2021

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2026-05-17 07:16:42
Portrait of Katia Santiago-Taylor
Katia Santiago-Taylor: Focus on Wellness Katia Santiago-Taylor brings her whole self, and deep experience in prevention, to her new role as the director of wellness and prevention at Babson College.
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July 27, 2021

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2026-05-29 08:56:09
Portrait of Patrick Hale
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.
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July 26, 2021

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2026-05-30 19:19:27
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.
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July 14, 2021

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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.
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July 13, 2021

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2026-05-28 10:39:33
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.
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July 8, 2021

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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.
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July 7, 2021

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2026-05-30 19:19:27