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Richard Goulding speaks in front of a large screen that reads, "Last Lecture"
Big Ideas and Timeless Questions at the Last Lecture Richard Goulding, who received the Thomas Kennedy Award for Teaching Excellence, delivered the traditional Last Lecture to Babson’s graduate Class of 2023.
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May 12, 2023

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2026-05-05 03:07:38
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Why Miami Is Emerging as a Top 5 Entrepreneurial City The director of Babson Miami explores the rise of Miami as one of the most important entrepreneurial cities in the country.
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April 28, 2023

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2026-04-30 15:19:42
Composite image of three female athletes in competition
How Social Media Responds When Black Female Athletes Prioritize Mental Health Black female athletes facing a mental health crisis initially receive a surge of support on social media, but the boost quickly erodes.
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April 11, 2023

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2026-05-05 12:40:25
Woman speaking on stage at TEDxBabsonCollege
Inspirational, Emotional Tales from the Edge at TEDxBabsonCollege Alumni and faculty speakers shared personal stories about how they used challenges to fuel their success at this year’s TEDxBabsonCollege.
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March 31, 2023

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2026-05-05 11:24:15
Maria Herwagen ’23 stands in front of a classroom, speaking to students about how to make a portfolio
Job-Search Lessons: How to Make a Portfolio At Babson College, Maria Herwagen ’23 teaches her fellow students how to make a portfolio, an often underused tool in a job search.
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March 28, 2023

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2026-04-18 18:50:30
Exterior of Silicon Valley Bank headquarters in Santa Clara, California
What the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Teaches Entrepreneurs Babson finance experts detailed lessons for startup hopefuls following the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history.
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March 17, 2023

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2026-04-15 14:28:47
Sharing Netflix passwords on iPad, TV and Android phone.
The Dangers of Netflix's Password-Sharing Crackdown Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown could alienate loyal subscribers who want to help aging parents or college-aged kids with streaming costs, Babson marketing experts warn.
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March 1, 2023

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2026-05-02 11:38:22
Tina Opie poses for a portrait
Connection, Courage Necessary to Defeat Systemic Racism in the Workplace Babson Associate Professor of Management Tina Opie has already worked with 12 organizations to combat discrimination in the workplace using the methodology detailed in her book, Shared Sisterhood.
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February 15, 2023

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2026-05-05 11:24:15
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What ChatGPT Will Mean for Entrepreneurs Babson professors say the AI-powered ChatGPT can assist in every step of the entrepreneurial process, from ideation to iteration, from business pitches to social posts.
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February 8, 2023

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2026-05-02 11:38:22
Professor points a screen during a presentation
Stop, Collaborate, and Listen: Babson Faculty Come Together on Research Day From data analytics to the pandemic, Babson’s sixth annual Faculty Research Day brings professors together to connect and collaborate.
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February 2, 2023

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2026-04-13 11:42:19