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Technology Meets Compassion: Uwill Founder Brings Mental Wellness Solutions to College Students Babson lessons helped create Uwill, a mental wellness platform for college students in immediate need, says founder Michael London ’92.
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January 8, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-08-25 02:51:00
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How Holiday Trends Could Influence Shopping in 2025 Convenience rules for holiday shoppers, but sustainability and in-person experiences can give small retailers a boost, Babson Professor Lauren Beitelspacher says.
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December 18, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-08-22 07:04:46
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Seven Tips for How to Become a Good Public Speaker Public speaking can be challenging. You need to calm your nerves, understand your audience, and figure out what to even say. Sharon Sinnott, the director of Babson’s Speech Center, offers help.
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December 13, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-08-25 14:10:32
Brett Jewkes speaks to a class
Career Advice and Insider Insights from the World of Sports Brett Jewkes, of The Blank Family of Businesses, offers insights on the business and inner workings of sports in his latest visit to Babson, which has introduced a popular sports management concentration.
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October 4, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-08-20 07:39:00
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Babson Students Share Secrets to Navigating the College Transition A month into college, it’s OK to not have it all figured out. Fellow Babson students offer advice to first-year students navigating the adjustment.
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September 25, 2024

Posted in Community

2026-08-21 19:59:22
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced employees will return to the office five days a week. (Photo: Askar - stock.adobe.com)
Amazon’s Return-to-Office Mandate Stirs Debate on Collaboration, Fairness, and Flexibility Amazon’s return-to-office policy could trigger issues with employee motivation and workplace fairness, according to Babson thought leaders.
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September 25, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-08-20 17:48:15
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Don’t Look Back in Anger: Business Lessons from the Oasis Reunion Disagreements are a fact of life in rock bands and in business. Management professor Amanda Weirup looks at the improbable Oasis reunion and what it reflects in the wider world of business.
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September 19, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-08-24 13:31:35
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The Office Dress Code: What Has Changed, and What Has Not?  Office culture has shifted to allow for more casual and authentic dress, says Babson Assistant Professor Emily Rosado-Solomon, but only to a point.
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August 21, 2024

Posted in Insights

2026-08-25 07:15:30
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How ‘Inside Out 2’ Can Improve Your Leadership Skills The animated hit movie Inside Out 2 teaches emotional leadership skills such as self-awareness, empathy, and vulnerability.
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July 30, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-08-18 23:10:44
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Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important in Leadership? Babson Professor Scott Taylor, an expert on emotional intelligence, explains why it’s such an essential aptitude for a leader to master.
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July 29, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

2026-08-21 23:42:07