From the Class of 2020: This Is #MyBabson

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We asked the undergraduate and graduate Class of 2020 to reflect on the memories that best define their Babson experience.

They did not disappoint.

From big wins, to daily hangout spots, unforgettable trips around the world, and friends turned into family. Their experiences may all look a little different, but their memories are all Babson.

This album will be continuously updated before degree conferral on May 16, 2020.

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