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President Spinelli smiles while speaking with students on campus
Babson President Stephen Spinelli Jr. to Retire at the End of the 2026–2027 Academic Year  Capping a tenure marked by strategic growth in entrepreneurial leadership, innovation in entrepreneurship education, and an expanded global impact, Babson College President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD announced his plans to retire next year.
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June 1, 2026

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2026-08-20 14:34:35
President Spinelli poses for a portrait in front of Tomasso Hall
With Gratitude and Confidence in the Future, Babson President Announces Retirement Babson College President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD shares a message with the Babson College community, announcing his retirement at the end of June 2027.
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June 1, 2026

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-08-20 14:34:35
A man speaking at a lectern.
From Dialysis to Diploma: Thomas Thermidor ’26 Celebrates a Hard-Won Graduation Thomas Thermidor ’26 spent two years battling kidney failure while pursuing his Babson degree. This spring, he finally crossed the Commencement stage after a life-saving transplant.
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May 27, 2026

Posted in Community, Outcomes

2026-08-20 12:41:35
LISTEN: When Hustle Starts to Hurt Emmy-winning film editor Sammy Dane ’15 reveals how entrepreneurial leadership is about navigating obsession, burnout, and the courage to reset in this episode of Babson’s podcast, “From Problems to Possibilities: Entrepreneurial Leadership in Action.”
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May 12, 2026

Posted in Babson Briefs

2026-08-20 13:38:09
Adriana Cisneros speaks while sitting on a stage next to Gustavo Cisneros
Four Things to Know About Babson Commencement Speaker Adriana Cisneros Adriana Cisneros, who succeeded her father, Gustavo Cisneros ’68, H’19, as CEO of global enterprise Cisneros in 2013, will deliver the graduate Commencement address Saturday.
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May 12, 2026

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2026-08-20 17:43:32
Man speaks at lectern while a woman and man look on.
Find What Drives You: Metropoulos Prepares Inspiring Message for Babson Undergraduates As he prepares his Commencement address, C. Dean Metropoulos ’67, MBA ’68 encourages graduates to stay curious, embrace change, and build meaningful careers in a fast-evolving world.
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May 11, 2026

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2026-08-20 17:41:26
Victor Wiacek ’22 and Lucas Wiacek ’24 stand together for a photo
By Protecting Skiers, This Babson-Born Venture Scores on the Olympic Slopes At the recent Winter Olympics in Italy, the entire U.S. ski team, and more than 70% of alpine racers overall, wore a cut-resistant layer of Vix Protection, which was founded by Victor Wiacek ’22.
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May 7, 2026

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-08-20 12:56:35
Two smiling men on a golf course.
On Course for Success: How a Babson MBA Grad Built a Golf Charity Platform Eric Sedransk MBA’14 credits Babson College with giving him the confidence to build Member for a Day, a business that blends profit with a purpose.
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May 6, 2026

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-08-20 17:43:32
Jake Thibeault gestures while speaking at the awards ceremony
Jake Thibeault ’26 to Address Babson’s Undergraduate Commencement Babson College announced that Jake Thibeault ’26, an inspirational speaker who often shares his story as a hockey player who was paralyzed in an on-ice collision, will be the undergraduate student speaker at its Commencement ceremonies May 16.
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May 1, 2026

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2026-08-20 12:01:14
Big Ideas Take Center Stage at Babson’s B.E.T.A. Challenge A record number of applicants and globally diverse finalists defined this year’s B.E.T.A. Challenge, where ventures ranged from clean energy to child literacy.
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April 23, 2026

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-08-20 17:41:27