Community Forums Preview Return to Babson College Campus

Park Manor Quad
Listen

At a virtual community forum for undergraduate students and families, Babson College leadership previewed plans for the community’s return to campus this fall.

“Preparing for our return to campus is a considerable process with complex decision factors. Those decisions are guided by two principles: the health and well-being of our community, and academic continuity for our students,” said President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD. “I am proud that we have largely achieved those goals, and they continue to inform our planning. Things will look different this fall, but no matter what, all learning will continue.”

One of a series planned forums over the coming weeks, the gathering was a chance for returning undergraduate students and their families to learn of key decisions, gain insight into the return process and timeline, and hear answers to frequently asked questions.

President Spinelli was joined by: Lawrence Ward, vice president of student affairs and dean of students; Caitlin Capozzi, associate dean for student life; Tracey Reza, assistant dean of the undergraduate school; and Lorien Romito, senior director, international education. The group shared information about evolving plans for campus life, the academic experience, and the steps being taken to ensure the Babson community remains as safe and healthy as possible.

“You (students) are our most important asset,” said Ward. “It is my greatest joy to be involved in the field of education, and I very much look forward to welcoming students back to campus. Please continue to stay safe, please continue to reach out to us with questions, and please continue to believe in one Babson. Because we certainly do.”

A full recording of the forum is available to watch online.

Additional virtual forums will take place over the coming weeks—for faculty and staff on June 17, for incoming undergraduate students and families on June 18, and for returning graduate students in July. A forum for incoming graduate students was held on June 1.

A comprehensive plan for the return to campus will be shared by July 1. The plan is expected to evolve over the summer, taking into consideration progress made on the Reopening Massachusetts plan and the continued guidance and recommendations from the CDC and other public health authorities.

“I am energized both by our developing plan and by the prospect of being together again as a community. We have many details to plan and prepare, and our teams are working to ensure progress continues as information evolves over the weeks and months ahead,” said Spinelli.

Posted in Community

More from Community »

Latest Stories

a row of electricity meters
The Price of Power: What’s Driving Rising Electricity Rates? Electricity rates have been steadily increasing. Ryan Davies, a Babson professor of finance, unpacks the many reasons for that, including the massive data centers popping up across the country.
By
John Crawford
Senior Journalist
John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
September 30, 2025

Posted in Insights

The Babson community and mascot celebrate at the Roger Babson statue last year
No. 2 Again: Wall Street Journal Ranks Babson the No. 2 Best College for the Second Year in a Row For the second year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranked Babson as the No. 2 Best College in the United States, lauding the College for its impressive student outcomes.
By
Eric Beato
Editor / Writer
Eric Beato
Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.
September 29, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes

First row (left to right): Laura Bautista ’29, Ezel Bhatty ’29, Sydney Fojas ’29; Second row (left to right): Lucas Lebrija ’29, Tia Malhotra ’29, Remy Witt ’29
Class of 2029 Blank Leadership Scholars Bring Excitement to Campus The Class of 2029 Blank Leadership Scholars arrive at Babson equipped with entrepreneurial spirit and social impact experience, from launching nonprofits and tech solutions to championing environmental education.
By
Melissa Savignano
Writer
Melissa Savignano
Melissa Savignano, a content marketing manager at Babson College, has worked in higher education for almost a decade, where she tells authentic, compelling campus and community stories. Before Babson, she managed communications for Boston University’s largest college, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. She previously worked in client relations, helping brands of various sizes launch content marketing strategies and storytelling initiatives. When not at work, you will find her in the city of Boston, probably at the movie theater.
September 25, 2025

Posted in Community