Babson’s Retiring Faculty Members Recognized for Decades of Service

Ten retiring faculty members with nearly 200 years of combined service to Babson College were recognized during Commencement ceremonies May 17.

“I am proud to share special thanks and recognition on behalf of our academic community to our retiring faculty members who have spent decades as educators, colleagues, mentors, and friends,” said Donna Stoddard P’21 ’25, Babson’s dean of faculty and a professor of information technology management. “Together, these faculty have brought a combined 191 years of experience and thought leadership to the classroom, teaching our students, serving in academic leadership roles, and leading through their research and scholarship. As exemplary colleagues, you will be missed.”

Steven R. Gordon, professor in the Operations and Information Management Division, is the longest-serving faculty member to retire, having spent the past 39 years at Babson after arriving in September 1986. His most recent research has focused on blockchains and cryptocurrencies, digital platforms, and the role of information systems in supporting social movements.

The complete list of retiring faculty members includes:

From the Accounting and Law Division

• Robert F. (Bob) Halsey, professor, serving 28 years

From the Arts and Humanities Division

• Sandra Graham, professor, serving 14 years

From the Entrepreneurship Division

• Mary D. Gale, associate professor of practice, serving 14 years
• Gina O’Connor, professor, serving six years
• Mark P. Rice, professor, serving 16 years, including as graduate dean and provost

From the Marketing Division

• Kenichi (Ken) Matsuno, professor, serving 29 years, including as the Murata Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College

From the Management Division

• Bret H. Bero P’14, assistant professor of practice, serving nine years
• James M. Hunt, associate professor, serving 29 years

From the Operations and Management Division

• Steven R. Gordon, professor, serving 39 years
• Brad Johnson, assistant professor of practice, serving seven years