Six students sit annd pose for a group photo
The Ripple Effect of Scholarships The true impact of scholarships extends far beyond the initial financial benefit, creating entrepreneurial leaders determined to change more than their own lives. Here, six current scholarship recipients share their stories.
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Eric Beato
Editor / Writer
Eric Beato
Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.
April 9, 2024

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A collage of photos from Rocket Pitch
Scenes from Rocket Pitch Rocket Pitch is a Babson rite of passage. In this photo essay, we go behind the scenes to illustrate the buzz of excitement and inspiration that boosts Rocket Pitch
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April 9, 2024

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Temi Bajulaiye sits for a portrait while holding a camera
Temi Bajulaiye on Shaping Babson Athletics’ Storytelling As Babson Athletics’ marketing and new media specialist, Temi Bajulaiye captures the stories behind the teams.
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Eric Beato
Editor / Writer
Eric Beato
Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.
April 9, 2024

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Erin Degnan Escobedo poses for a portrait
A Real-World Perspective on Real Estate  Associate Professor of Practice Erin Degnan Escobedo has helped build Babson’s real estate curriculum, based on her experience and the expertise of engaged alumni.
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April 9, 2024

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Yvonne Willis Lynch poses for a portrait
New Degree, New Focus Leads to Social Impact Yvonne Willis Lynch MBA’23 was looking to make a difference. At Babson, she discovered a renewed purpose and a way to make a social impact at her current place of employment.
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John Crawford
Senior Journalist
John Crawford
A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.
April 9, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Side-by-side action photos of Will Spangenberg and Jackie Hill
Surge of Graduate Transfers Helps Power Athletic Successes With extra years of eligibility because of the pandemic, graduate transfer student-athletes bring added experiences and perspectives to their teams.
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Scott Dietz
Writer
Scott Dietz
Scott Dietz is Babson College's Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications. Dietz is responsible for the department's internal and external communications, including branding, campus engagement, marketing, social media, sponsorships and website management. Additional duties consist of event coverage, facilitation of interview requests, media pitching, video content, writing and editing. Before Babson, Dietz spent 13-plus years at fellow NEWMAC institution Wheaton College, worked for the NFL, New England Patriots, and in the media relations department with the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers. A native of South Park, PA, Dietz began his sports information career at Westminster College.
April 9, 2024

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President Spinelli speaks on stage at BCW
From the President: Babson’s Global Influence Coming together at Babson Connect Worldwide, with nearly 300 Babson alumni and friends from more than 45 countries, reminds us that with our global reach comes a special responsibility.
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Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD
President
Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA'92, PhD
Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA‘92, PhD is the 14th president of Babson College. A successful entrepreneur, academic leader, and scholar, Dr. Spinelli assumed the role of president in July 2019, guiding the College through its centennial year and into its second century. Learn more about the President's Office.
April 9, 2024

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A group of alumni pose for a wedding photo
News, Notes, and Nods: Undergraduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's undergraduate alumni in the Spring 2024 edition of Babson Magazine.
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April 9, 2024

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Two people pose for a photo with a trophy
News, Notes, and Nods: Graduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's graduate alumni in the Spring 2024 edition of Babson Magazine.
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April 9, 2024

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Exterior shot of Tomasso Hall
News, Notes, and Nods: In Memoriam Remembering the alumni and members of the Babson community who have passed recently and included in the Spring 2024 edition of Babson Magazine.
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April 9, 2024

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