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What Is Unretirement? How Retirees Are Returning to Work and Reinventing Their Careers More professionals are returning to work after retirement or caretaking and they’re using lifelong learning, entrepreneurship, and returnships to help. Learn why unretirement is growing.
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October 14, 2026

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2026-10-15 21:13:04
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A Future that Folds: What the New iPhone Duo Says About Apple and Innovation The latest release from Apple, the tech giant that once dreamed up game-changing products such as the iPod and iPhone, is a foldable smartphone. Babson professor and Apple fan Stephen Brand has thoughts.
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October 13, 2026

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2026-10-15 21:55:50
Communication skills are pivotal in leadership.
Why Is Communication Important in Leadership? Successful leadership requires effective communication to foster collaboration, enhance productivity, and maintain connections in a tech-driven world.
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September 30, 2026

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-10-15 20:48:51
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Faculty Fast Take: Wait … the People Building AI Want to Slow It Down? An AI researcher says there’s a greater than 10 percent chance the technology wipes out humanity. Should we be worried? A Babson AI expert weighs in.
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September 30, 2026

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2026-10-15 21:13:04
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What Lovesac’s Social Media Misstep Can Teach Brands About Humor Lovesac’s viral response turned a customer complaint into a marketing backlash. Babson experts explain what the brand could have done differently.
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September 15, 2026

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-10-15 21:55:50
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Faculty Fast Take: Is Anyone Actually Going to Spend $500 on a Toothbrush? Dyson has come out with a $500 toothbrush that might change everything. Babson Professor of Innovation and Design Sebastian Fixson reveals the one key question that will determine whether it’s successful or not.
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September 15, 2026

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2026-10-15 13:58:24
Could You Live in a World Where Everything Is Recorded? It May Be Coming Soon. With a new crop of camera-equipped gadgets, such as Meta AI smartglasses, Babson Professor David Nersessian says, privacy as we have long known it may soon look very different.
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September 2, 2026

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2026-10-15 21:13:04
In a scene from the movie The Odyssey, the Trojan horse partially submerged in the ocean
The Odyssey: What a 2,700-Year-Old Epic Says About the Future of Moviegoing Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has audiences buzzing. Babson professors explain the film’s technical spectacle and why Homer’s epic still resonates.
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August 19, 2026

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2026-10-15 20:27:33
The Google search page now includes AI
Google AI Searches Are Convenient, but Can They Be Trusted?  Overviews powered by artificial intelligence are changing how search is conducted on Google. Vicky Zhu, a Babson professor, encourages students to verify search results and keep exploring.
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August 18, 2026

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2026-10-15 20:27:33
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How Does Skills-Based Hiring Work? Here’s How Colleges and Employers Can Prepare As employers increasingly prioritize skills over credentials, Babson College’s experiential approach is helping students build, and prove, the capabilities today’s workplace demands.
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August 11, 2026

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2026-10-15 07:19:02