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Research and Mentorship Lands Babson Faculty and Staff Bevy of Honors Babson College faculty and staff are recognized for accelerating women’s entrepreneurship and mentorship in international education.
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December 1, 2021

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2026-08-02 10:40:08
Research Shows Women Entrepreneurs Are Key to Inclusive Economic Growth A new report from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor reveals the breadth and value of women entrepreneurs and provides the first snapshot of the pandemic’s toll on them.
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November 16, 2021

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2026-08-01 12:08:14
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Consumers Seek Old Comfort in New Nostalgia Products Old-fashioned and low-tech products such as brick phones and gaming consoles are popular once again. Babson consumer behavior expert Lauren Beitelspacher explains how nostalgia fuels this phenomenon.
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November 3, 2021

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2026-08-01 23:15:17
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How the Supply Chain Bottlenecks Will Affect Holiday Shopping Computer chip shortages, shipping backlogs, and high demand have disrupted the global supply chain like we’ve never seen. Babson Lecturer Brad Johnson explains what is happening and what consumers can expect this holiday shopping season.
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October 25, 2021

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2026-08-05 05:20:30
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New Faculty Award Funds Study of Healthcare Inequity in the United States An interdisciplinary team of Babson professors has begun researching the growing disparity in access to good healthcare in the United States, funded by a new faculty scholarship from The Blank School.
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October 20, 2021

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2026-08-01 18:46:37
Associate Professor Rob Cross speaks at a 2019 Babson Connect: Worldwide session on connectivity
Collaboration Overload? Try These 3 Tips for Working Smarter As companies navigate hybrid work, Babson College Associate Professor and collaboration expert Rob Cross shares his most useful advice.
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October 13, 2021

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2026-08-05 05:20:30
James Hoopes gestures while speaking at Faculty Research Day in 2019
Can Capitalism Be Ethical? An award-winning course taught by Professor James Hoopes asks Babson students to consider the moral risks and moral opportunities of capitalism.
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October 12, 2021

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2026-07-28 05:58:57
Jesse Levin looks out of a helicopter
How ‘Expeditionary Entrepreneurship’ Can Aid Disaster Response Babson alumnus Jesse Levin uses a concept he calls “expeditionary entrepreneurship” to aid in crisis operations through volunteer humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and emergency economic stability work.
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October 6, 2021

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-08-05 05:20:30
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Extreme Entrepreneurship and Why It Matters In traveling the world, the author of a new book on extreme entrepreneurship shares inspiring lessons from entrepreneurs thriving amid daunting conditions.
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September 30, 2021

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-08-04 13:24:36
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New U.S. GEM Report Offers First Look at Pandemic’s Impact on Entrepreneurship New research from Babson College’s Global Entrepreneurship Monitor shows that more than one-half of entrepreneurs reported new business opportunities spurred by COVID-19.
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September 8, 2021

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2026-07-24 11:37:37