Alumni, faculty, staff, and friends gathered on campus for Back to Babson 2019, part of the Centennial Celebration in September. The record-breaking event, with more than 2,500 attendees, featured a Food & Wine Expo, a display of alumni-founded businesses, the Centennial Clambake at The Tent, and Reunion Class Parties.

Babson’s first women graduates celebrated their pioneering role in Babson’s history at a luncheon in September. The event, part of the weeklong Centennial Celebration, featured presentations from alumni, students, and the first female chair of the Board of Trustees, Marla Capozzi MBA’96.

See more stories and videos from Babson’s Centennial Celebration »

Babson Recreation and Athletics Complex Now Open »

From its Olympic lifting platforms outfitted with the Babson athletics logo to its array of cardio equipment and multipurpose courts, the newly completed Babson Recreation and Athletics Complex (BRAC) will help prompt community building, serving as a destination for students to pursue health and wellness initiatives, and as a programming space for a myriad of events.

TORq Interface Wins Big »

After three impressive pitches at Babson’s biggest business competition yet, Joanna Geisinger MBA’17 and her team at TORq Interface went home with $100,000 and the winning title.

Babson Inducts Three New Members into Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs »

This month, three esteemed entrepreneurs joined the Academy: Eric G. Johnson ’72, P’08, Baldwin Richardson Foods president and CEO, and Steve Conine and Niraj Shah, co-founders of Wayfair.

Babson to Establish a New Center Focused on Global Healthcare Entrepreneurship »

Babson is establishing the new Kerry Murphy Healey Center for Global Healthcare Entrepreneurship, thanks to $10 million in lifetime giving from Babson Board of Trustees member Carmella Kletjian.

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The Hintlian Family Golf Performance Center opened in September as part of the Babson Recreation and Athletics Complex facility enhancements project. The center features a Foresight golf simulator that tracks data while players are on a virtual course or on the range. A putting and chipping area allows golf team members to work on their short game year-round.

Photo: Justin Knight

Babson President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA ’92, PhD honored Jon Anderson ’75, P’04 ’08 ’13 ’13 (right), head men’s soccer coach and senior associate athletics director, with the Joseph R. Weintraub Alumni Award for Distinguished Faculty/Administrator Service. “I am deeply humbled by this award and grateful for those involved in nominating me,” said Anderson, who received the honor during the leadership awards brunch at Back to Babson.

Photo: Jon Endow

The athletics department honored its five national championship squads as the first teams inducted into the Babson Athletics Hall of Fame. The historic celebration during Back to Babson brought together the 1975, 1979, and 1980 men’s soccer teams, the 1984 men’s ice hockey squad, and the 2017 men’s basketball team as part of the 17th induction class. The five squads joined 71 individuals who have been inducted since the Hall of Fame’s inception in 1991. Pictured left to right, are Dan Roche P’20, and hockey alumni Ed Gavin ’84 and Paul Donato ’84.

The Babson 100

In its first century, Babson flourished thanks to the people and events that helped shape it. See what the Babson community has chosen as the College’s 100 highlights.

Babson 100 »

A New Home for the Babson World Globe

The Babson World Globe finds a new home in Kerry Murphy Healey Park, named for the former president. Located along College drive, it boasts flags, markers, and a statue of Roger Babson.

New Home for the Babson World Globe Officially Opens »

Babson Celebrates Centennial Commencement

The College sends off the 2019 undergraduate and graduate classes with Commencement events featuring speakers and honorees. Special events also included celebrations for Posse scholars and a Lavender Graduation that recognized graduating LGBTQ+ students.

Centennial Commencement Caps Off Celebratory Week »

Honoring Babson’s Undergraduate and Graduate Faculty of the Year »

‘Some of You Have Already Changed the World’ »

Babson to Award Eight Honorary Degrees at Centennial Commencement »

Babson Posse Scholars Celebrated in Sendoff »

‘Even in the Most Unexpected Situations, Babson Always Had My Back’ »

Steve Case: Collaboration Will Be Key to New Era of Entrepreneurship »

Toyoda Encourages Graduates to Be Warm; Find Joy in Life »

LGBTQ+ Graduates Honored at Annual Lavender Graduation »

Conversation and Creativity: The Babson Commons Opens at Horn Library

The Babson Commons, a new space where the Babson community can come together, has a ribbon cutting at its Horn Library location.

Babson Commons Opens at Horn Library »

Masterminds and Mega Mentors: Advice from the Pros

Two new mentoring programs offer students a chance to learn and get advice from skilled professionals.

Masterminds as Mentors for Women Entrepreneurs »

At the Founders Summit, Mentoring Goes Mega »

Babson Launches Largest Fundraising Campaign in its History

The College sets a fundraising goal of $300 million and aims to increase alumni giving.

Babson Launches Largest Fundraising Campaign in its 100-Year History »

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Babson Athletics honored 74 student-athletes at its 38th annual Senior Awards Banquet. Field hockey and softball athlete Ashley Tango ’19 was named the Female Athlete of the Class, and Jackson Greenspan ’19 of the men’s soccer program was named the Male Athlete of the Class.

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Women’s soccer assistant coach Jessica DiPhilippo ’15 was a part of a group of Babson alumni who took part in the 123rd Boston Marathon.The race marked the second time in three years she has competed in the event. This year, she ran to raise support for Babson softball head coach Dave Canan, who was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer last fall.

Photo: Jon Endow

Bauer Hockey launched its Bauer Gives Back campaign by honoring Babson softball head coach Dave Canan with a special award for his leadership and service to his team and the Babson Athletics community. After hearing about the award, Easton Softball donated bats, equipment, and team apparel to the College’s softball program.

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The 2019 Brian Barefoot Athletics Challenge raised a historic $173,429 with the help of 1,832 donors. Over five days, alumni, parents, student-athletes, friends, and fans came together to support Babson’s 22 varsity programs. The campaign inspired 340 first-time Babson donors, who gave $11,840.

Photo: Jeremy Viens

Adam Kershner ’19, part of the men’s swimming & diving team, shared his knowledge of the airline industry when he taught a senior seminar class in the spring titled Fly the Friendly Skies: The Airline Industry from Takeoff to Landing. A Presidential Scholar, Kershner was recently among Poets & Quants Best and Brightest.

Photo: Mike Broglio

Sarah Mangiacotti ’21 collected two more All-America honors as the Babson women’s alpine ski team placed fifth in the slalom and tied for fourth place in the combined standings at the United States Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association National Championships. Tying for fourth place, the Beavers matched the 2016 and 2018 squads for the top finish in program history.

A full scholarship to Babson was a gift Mikki Wosencroft ’99 has never forgotten.

“It’s been on my mind ever since I got the scholarship that one day I’ll pay this back,” she says, “because I knew that I wouldn’t be here without it.”

By “here,” Wosencroft means director of human resources, North America, at the fashion and luxury goods company Celine in New York City. Prior to that, she held positions at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and L’Oréal. “Almost all of the jobs I’ve had,” she adds, “were the result of some point of reference of my Babson education.”

Wosencroft became part of the Babson Legacy Society with a charitable bequest through her life insurance, so she could make similar scholarships available to students in need. The Legacy Society offers an array of planned gift options for alumni and friends of the College, which can support campus programs and initiatives that are most personally meaningful. “Everything I have is from the education I got,” she says. Comparing notes with friends from high school after her first year at Babson, she remembers realizing she already was ahead of the game: “While they were taking general ed classes, I already knew how to break down a balance sheet and understood why they changed the queueing at Starbucks.”

Richard Abbott

Richard Abbott ’69 re-established his ties with Babson about five years ago, and joining the Babson Legacy Society has been part of that connection. He is hopeful his former classmates can return to campus, especially during their milestone 50th reunion year and in honor of the College’s Centennial.

“The major capital investments at the College are impressive,” says the retired management executive. “The national and international outreach programs continue to make Babson academically recognized, and I strongly support the continued growth of athletics and campus organizations that encourage alumni to remain connected to the College.”

For more information about how you can become a member of the Babson Legacy Society, please visit babson.giftplans.org, or contact Sandra Anthoine at santhoine@babson.edu or 781-239-4352.

The founder of Alps & Meters, a luxury line of ski jackets and alpine sportswear, has been hands on with the Management Consulting Field Experience (MCFE) program for about four years, and says, “It’s very clear the kids at Babson exude entrepreneurship through every pore.”

Run by Arline MacCormack, associate director for Experiential Education, and management professor Joseph Weintraub, MCFE offers teams of students the chance to gain experience working with Boston-area business professionals.

As a professional with years of brand and creative experience in multiple global fashion companies, Joseph has been helping students learn experientially through MCFE while they provide his company with the latest innovation tools and resources.

Louis Joseph MBA’05

In the past, students have contributed by assessing and developing Alps & Meters market entry strategy for women, as well as the company’s luxury customer experience approach.

Joseph says the students’ research methodologies drive insight and action, delivering positive return on investment.

“Babson’s MCFE teams are armed with cutting-edge research abilities, tools, and passion,” he says.

Joseph previously worked at K-Swiss as vice president of global marketing, at New Balance as global brand manager for running, and at Puma as global director of strategy and innovation.

In 2014, Joseph established Alps & Meters, which was inspired by a trip to Sweden. Products include polo shirts, vests, parkas, and backpacks.

Joseph says Babson students are adept when it comes to research and describes their approach as “incredibly sophisticated.” He attributes that mindset to faculty and leadership who have a wealth of entrepreneurial experience.

“It’s been a fantastic extended relationship. I continue to be impressed with the student body, who are effectively on the cutting edge of the next wave of entrepreneurial endeavors.”

Joseph considers Babson a continuous partner and resource for his success.

“Mentorship for me is a virtuous cycle,” Joseph says, adding that he has acquired research skills, financial model possibilities, and improved marketing frameworks from working with the students. “I’ve learned legitimately as much from the students as they’ve learned from me.” – Bryan Lipiner

He was a Babson student, a professor, and an administrator, and now Spinelli is poised to lead the College, starting this summer.

Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD Named Babson’s 14th President »

Breaking the Cycle of Incarceration

In professor Elizabeth Swanson’s human rights class, students work with inmates on entrepreneurial ventures that they can pursue once released.

Can Entrepreneurship Reduce Recidivism? This Babson Professor Says Yes »

Toyoda, Case Chosen as Commencement Speakers

Renowned entrepreneurs Akio Toyoda MBA’82, P’14 of Toyota Motor Corporation and AOL co-founder Steve Case will deliver speeches at Babson’s 2019 Centennial Commencement.

Global Business Leader Akio Toyoda MBA’82 to Deliver Graduate Centennial Commencement Address »

Internet Pioneer Steve Case to Deliver Undergraduate Centennial Commencement Address »

The New Babson MBA Debuts

See how this updated MBA features customization options, more electives, intensity tracks, and is in tune with today’s job market.

Get to Know Babson’s New MBA »

Ken Matsuno Appointed Dean of Faculty

In his new role, the Marketing Division professor will head up full- and part-time faculty and serve on the President’s Cabinet, Academic Council, and the Operating and Finance Committee.

Dr. Ken Matsuno Named Babson’s Dean of Faculty »

The Campus Gets a New Park

Kerry Murphy Healey Park, named for the College’s 13^th president, will feature the Babson Globe, Fountain of Flags, and a statue of Roger Babson.

Centennial Park to Be Named in Honor of President Kerry Healey »

Success Starts with a Coach

Getting an edge on career achievement starts with coaching and mentorship, says professor Joseph Weintraub, founder of the Coaching for Leadership Teamwork Program.

Making the Babson Experience Meaningful, One Coaching Session at a Time »

The Barefoots Endow Athletics Director Position

Babson president emeritus Brian M. Barefoot ’66, H’09, P’01 and wife Pamela P. Barefoot P’01 have donated $2 million to endow the Athletics Director position and inspire others.

With $2 Million Gift, Babson Establishes Pamela P. and Brian M. Barefoot Athletics Director Position »

Christine and Michael Angelakis Support Education

During Babson’s Centennial year, Christine ’86 and Michael Angelakis ’86 give a $6.8 million gift for financial aid and unrestricted support to the College.

Angelakis Family Gift Advances Entrepreneurship Education and Leadership »