Spring 2025

New Inspiration for Babson’s Thriving Academic Community

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Babson’s approach to educating and empowering learners to be entrepreneurial leaders is inspiring communities everywhere. I have long held a deep appreciation for the study of entrepreneurship as an academic discipline. From my early days as a Babson MBA student to my time as a faculty member and director of the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship, I have valued the art of teaching and learning.  

Today, Babson is proud to be one of the world’s flagship academic institutions for entrepreneurship education. Sophisticated experiential learning opportunities, a faculty with real-world industry expertise, and a rich array of co-curricular experiences contribute to a vibrant and inspired learning experience. Our community of learners and leaders hails from countries and cultures around the globe. The College’s worldwide ecosystem of changemakers and innovators impacts communities everywhere by creating new economic and social value where it’s needed most.  


BABSON MAGAZINE: Read the complete Spring 2025 issue.


The depth and complexity of a Babson education led to our ranking as the No. 2 best college in the United States by The Wall Street Journal.  

Leading Babson’s continued academic ascension is the College’s newest leadership addition—Provost and Executive Vice President Ariel Armony.   

Since joining our community last fall, Ariel has been a visionary partner in imagining what the future of entrepreneurial leadership will hold for Babson around the world. Growing up in Argentina, researching as a Fulbright Scholar in China, and mountain climbing in Nepal have equipped him with a unique perspective of the myriad cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs that contribute to the rich tapestry of our world.  

Ariel’s warmth and approachability—as you will experience firsthand in our profile of him in Babson Magazine—make it seem as if he has been at Babson for a lifetime. Like our entire community, I am eager to see how his leadership and approach to advancing the study and practice of entrepreneurship will breathe new inspiration into Babson’s already thriving academic community.  

The future always brings with it a degree of uncertainty and unpredictability. But, at Babson, we know that no matter what tomorrow holds, entrepreneurial leaders—and those who empower them—will be at the forefront of making the world a better place.   

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