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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.

Woody Lappen poses at the counter of Dunkin'
People of Babson: Stephen 'Woody' Lappen A mainstay on campus since the 1980s, “Woody” reflects on serving coffee to thousands and the lasting relationships he’s fostered with the Babson community
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December 8, 2020

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2026-06-03 17:18:16
Arthur M. Blank and Blank Scholars
The Blank Blueprint for the Future of Entrepreneurial Leadership With his core values as the cornerstone, Arthur M. Blank ’63, H’98 and Babson College —thanks to a game-changing $50 million gift—are laying the groundwork to inspire and shape the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.
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December 7, 2020

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2026-06-16 08:28:07
Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD and Arthur M. Blank ’63, H’98
From the President: Welcoming Arthur M. Blank Home President Stephen Spinelli on Arthur M. Blank’s visit: “Our shared vision for The Blank School will amplify entrepreneurial leadership on a global scale.”
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December 7, 2020

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2026-05-26 07:59:15
From left: Associate Professor Mathew Allen, Associate Professor Wiljeana Glover, Assistant Professor Krista Hill Cummings, and Professor Elizabeth Swanson.
4 Babson Faculty Named to Poets & Quants' List of Best Undergrad Business Professors Four Babson faculty members—the second most of any institution—have been recognized among Poets & Quants’ Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professors.
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December 4, 2020

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2026-05-26 07:59:15
Thy Nguyen ’21
Raising Student Voices and Carrying on a Tradition As editor-in-chief of The Babson Free Press, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, Thy Nguyen ’21 is committed to making sure student voices are heard.
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December 3, 2020

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2026-06-12 09:41:38
Football veteran and broadcaster Brady Quinn
Why Football Veteran and Broadcaster Brady Quinn Is Pursuing his MBA at Babson Drawn in by the need for entrepreneurial leadership, football veteran and broadcaster Brady Quinn enrolled at Babson College to earn his MBA.
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December 2, 2020

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2026-06-10 16:40:06
A collage of historical photos of The Babson Free Press
Extra! Extra! Read all about … Babson Free Press As The Babson Free Press marks its 50th anniversary, former staff members reflect on a time when the College’s student newspaper was an invaluable source.
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December 2, 2020

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2026-06-13 02:09:59
Larinda Cole
People of Babson: Larinda Cole The associate director in Babson’s Undergraduate Center for Career Development discusses students’ career readiness, racial justice, and, of course, her love for fashion.
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December 1, 2020

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2026-05-18 11:31:52
Babson Street
Seeking a Babson Alumni-Founded Business? Look to Babson Street Featuring everything from apparel and fashion, beverages, eCommerce sites, restaurants, luxury hotels, and more, Babson Street is the College’s “marketplace” of alumni-founded businesses.
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November 25, 2020

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2026-06-16 17:22:17
Amir Reza on campus in 2018
Educating Educators, Babson Academy Pivots Toward the Future As Babson Academy embraces the new, virtual normal, it is finding innovative ways to connect with entrepreneurship educators worldwide, and discovering new opportunities.
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November 25, 2020

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2026-05-04 08:58:14