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Kait Smith Lanthier

Kait Smith Lanthier is the Director, Content Strategy at Babson College and the Managing Editor of Babson Thought & Action. Her writing has appeared in print and online in a variety of outlets including USA Today, Yahoo Shine, YourTango, CosmoGirl, and First for Women magazine. Smith earned her undergraduate degree in journalism and graduate degree in integrated marketing, both from Marist College.

| May 13, 2019

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Brace yourselves, Babson—Commencement day is coming.

As we prep for the big day, we want to know: will you be decorating your graduation cap?

Maybe you’ll add a a Babson-themed decal—or a pair of socks. Maybe you’ll cap it off with an inspirational quote. You can express gratitude for your family, showcase your pride, or celebrate the next step on your journey.

No matter what you choose, we want to see! Share your decorated grad caps with #Babson2019 and we’ll share some of our favorites.

To get your creative juices flowing, here are some photos of decked-out grad caps from past Babson commencement ceremonies. We hope that, among these many Babson-themed grad cap ideas, you find the inspiration you need to personalize your own mortarboard and celebrate the occasion.

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