Insights
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Here’s How Colleges Can Better Support Students’ Well-Being to Improve Their Success
College students are reporting lower rates of depressive symptoms and anxiety for the third year in a row, but the mental health crisis is far from over, writes Babson College’s Ryan Travia for The Conversation.
December 10, 2025
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2026-08-03 13:28:58
The Rise of Chicken, the Decline of Pizza Hut, and Other Franchising Trends
Ab Igram MBA’96, of Babson’s Tariq Farid Franchise Institute, surveys the state of franchising. From the familiar names to the up-and-coming ventures, he talks chicken, sandwiches, and, uh, pet waste scooping.
December 9, 2025
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2026-08-03 19:19:43
Retailers Are Quietly Changing Their Return Policies—Here’s Why You Should Be on the Lookout
As the holiday shopping season heats up, so do returns. They might seem simple and easy, but retailers are changing their policies. Here’s what you need to know this shopping season, writes Professor Lauren Beitelspacher for The Conversation.
November 27, 2025
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2026-08-03 18:32:37
How Can the Healthcare Industry Innovate? Here’s What Babson Experts Say
Two leaders of the Kerry Murphy Healey Center for Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship reflect on a discussion about the need for entrepreneurial leadership in the healthcare industry.
November 10, 2025
Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights
2026-08-02 20:34:51
The Credit Habit: Babson Finance Students on Gen Z’s Growing Reliance on 'Buy Now, Pay Later'
From Coachella tickets to Taco Bell, “Buy Now, Pay Later” is a growing generational habit. Babson’s financiers of the future warn that without financial literacy, it can turn into costly dependence.
October 24, 2025
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2026-08-03 18:32:37
Leading the Way: Babson Wellness Chief Elevates Well-Being Priorities in Higher Education
Ryan Travia, associate vice president for student success at Babson, issues a call to embrace well-being as central to student success in an upcoming book that offers a road map to leadership in student health.
October 8, 2025
2026-08-03 09:31:17
Why Analytical Thinking Is the Cornerstone of Strategic Business Decisions
Business decisions are rarely simple. Analytical thinking is critical for leaders to identify and navigate the options in front of an organization, so it’s important to develop analytical thinking skills in order to make smart decisions.
October 7, 2025
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2026-08-03 04:09:26
