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 »

Through Make Your Mark, donors can select from one of 20 campaigns that fund an array of campus programs, projects, institutes, scholarships, and more, including areas of critical need. Since its inception, the event has been an important catalyst for increasing alumni participation from 23% to 32%.

Fueled by the success of the first 24-hour push three years ago, hosting a second annual Make Your Mark was a no-brainer. And, the Babson faithful delivered. The day of giving in 2017 resulted in the most gifts received on a single day in Babson’s history: 1,255 from donors in 32 states and 20 countries, with a whopping $173,426 raised.

Make Your Mark 2018 topped that with 1,585 gifts totaling $191,790, and 239 people making their first gift to Babson.

This year’s event will coincide with our Centennial Founder’s Day celebration on Thursday, September 5, when we hope to have 1,919 people donate in 2,019 hours, in honor of our 100th year. You can help by giving to what you love that day.

To learn more (or get an early start), visit makeyourmark.babson.edu or call 781-239-4393.

In 2014, the Bertarelli Foundation gave a $3 million gift to the College to endow a faculty chair, the Bertarelli Foundation Distinguished Professor of Family Entrepreneurship, and recently contributed to the building of the new Kerry Murphy Healey Park. Former President Healey recently presented the award to Bertarelli, who was inducted into Babson’s Academy of Distinguished Entrepreneurs® in 2008.

Palak Shah MBA’16

Cut from a Different Cloth

An article in The New Indian Express explored the collaboration between Ekaya Banaras, a company founded by Palak Shah MBA’16, and Indian designer Masaba Gupta. Shah, who has done designer collaborations before, was quoted as saying, “The reason we collaborate is to experiment and bring about a change in the way Indian textiles are engineered and worked on.”

Simone Aptekman ’15, MBA’16

A Model Life

The life of a model may seem like nonstop glamour, but Simone Aptekman ’15, MBA’16 knows there’s another side. Aptekman, a working model, spoke with TheFashionSpot.com about co-creating the Model’s Bill of Rights to protect models’ legal rights regarding contracts, payment, and work environment. “I believe it is a very timely and relevant movement,” she said in the article.

Mayura Davda-Shah MS’16

Fishing for Sustainability

Vogue India featured Mayura Davda-Shah MS’16 in an article on eco-friendly fabric. Davda-Shah uses sustainable fish skin leather for her Mayu collection of luxury accessories. Alternative leathers, she said in the article, “are certainly offering the next big wave of innovative, sustainable material options for new-age design houses like ours.”

More than 60 Babson alumni and friends gathered in London in April at the home of Jonathan and Hayley Sieff P’18 to celebrate Babson’s Centennial and hear from former President Kerry Healey (far left).

The Babson community gathered at Zuma in New York City in May with Michael Lorber ’01, (left), director of business development at Douglas Elliman Real Estate and a Babson trustee, and his father, Howard Lorber P’01 (right), chairman of Douglas Elliman. President Stephen Spinelli Jr. (center) led the group in a toast to Babson’s future.

Kerry Healey (left) joined more than 120 Babson alumni and friends in Miami in May to celebrate entrepreneurship education. Alberto Perlman ’98 (second from left), CEO and co-founder of Zumba Fitness, shared his entrepreneurial story and Babson experience. Also attending the event were Heidy Frank MS’03 (second from right) and Steven Bandel P’16, Global Advisory Board member (right).

In Mexico City, Candida Brush (right), Babson vice provost of global entrepreneurial leadership, delivered an update on the developments at Babson. Jose Madero MBA’96, external advisor to the office of the President of Mexico, introduced Alfonso Romo, Head of Office to Mexico’s Presidency. Babson’s generous sponsors and hosts were Ruben Coppel MBA’11, president of BanCoppel; Mark McCoy ’93, CEO of Banco Fintera (center); and Omar McCoy ’96, private banking director of Banco Santander. Also pictured are Horacio McCoy P’93, P’96 (left), MaeLynn Patten, Babson’s associate vice president of advancement (second from left) and Felipe McCoy (second from right).