Babson Magazine

Spring 2019

Babson Magazine Spring 2019

A Legacy of Leadership

Babson’s reputation as an entrepreneurship powerhouse didn’t happen overnight; a series of forward-thinking leaders built on Roger Babson’s vision to create first-rate curricula and programs. See how these innovative groundbreakers made it happen.

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A President Looks Back

During her nearly six-year tenure as Babson’s first woman president, Kerry Healey takes stock of her accomplishments, considers the College’s future, and reveals what she’ll miss most about her time at Babson.

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Family Business, Amplified

Going into the family business doesn’t mean being handed a title. A new program for undergrads prepares them for a future role in the family enterprise, and that journey starts by asking questions—with surprising results.

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Disrupting the Rules

The information sociology professor Mary Godwyn mines in her research on the environment, diversity, and business ethics surprises her students—in a good way.

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Small Talk with Ben Chevrette

Babson’s director of regional and international advancement travels extensively to raise support for the College and finds a welcoming community wherever he goes.

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Remembering Roger Babson

Roger Babson is remembered by those who knew him as a dedicated businessman, but also as an empathetic grandfather and devoted family man.

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More News from Babson

See more stories about what’s happening on our campuses and in our classrooms and community.

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Shakespeare for the Digital Age

Hamlet 360: Thy Father’s Spirit is a reinvented virtual reality film version of the classic play directed by Steven Maler of the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company.

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Small Gifts, Big Results

Several small alumni donations made it possible for Alex Damiecki ’19 to attend Babson, study business, and explore career paths.

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In Memoriam: Cis McClatchy Glavin

The wife of former Babson president William Glavin H’99 helped design the Glavin Family Chapel, worked with several charities, and served on a variety of boards.

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A Look Back at Progress

In February, five of Babson’s presidents emeriti returned to campus for our Presidents’ Fireside Chat, the first of many Centennial celebrations. It was an incredible evening.

News, Notes + Nods

Wondering what your classmates have been up to? Come catch up!

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On Campus

David James MBA’18 is on a mission to transform already good teachers into extraordinary ones using one-on-one coaching.

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Celebrating Diversity

The Black Affinity Network honored Cathy Hughes and brought alumni, students, and the community to campus for its conference.

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Babson Athletics

See what Babson’s teams, coaches, and student-athletes are competing in, trying out for, and celebrating.