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Martin Luther King Jr. waves during the March on Washington in 1963.
How We Can Carry on MLK’s Legacy On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Babson College community leaders reflect on his legacy and the actions we can take to advance social justice.
By
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.
January 16, 2022

Tagged Diversity and Inclusion, Campus, Leadership, Undergraduate, Alumni, Class of 2023

Posted in Community

Sunitha Rao ’14 sits on a bench
Net Gain: From Babson to Financial Freedom After leaving behind her professional tennis career, Sunitha Rao ’14 sought financial independence. In the conclusion of this two-part series, we discover how she found it.
By
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.
January 12, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Career, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Portrait of Sunitha Rao ’14
When Your Career Ends at 23: From the Olympics to Babson In this two-part series, we look at the life and career of Sunitha Rao ’14, who was pushed into tennis at a young age and then found herself, tired and nearly broke, having to start over.
By
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.
January 11, 2022

Tagged Alumni, Career, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Student takes a picture as confetti falls at Class of 2020 commencement
Photos: The Feel-Good Moments of 2021 Commencement ceremonies for two classes. A more-traditional campus experience. 25 years of being No. 1. 2021 had it all.
By
Bryan Lipiner
Writer
Bryan Lipiner
Bryan Lipiner is the Senior Manager for Social Media and Content Marketing at Babson College. Since arriving at Babson in 2019, he has dramatically scaled engagement and followings on Babson’s social media channels, led award-winning social media campaigns, written for Babson Thought & Action, and more. Prior to Babson, he worked as a reporter and editor at the Record-Journal newspaper in central Connecticut. Bryan received his undergraduate degree in journalism from Quinnipiac University in 2015.
December 28, 2021

Tagged Campus, Alumni, Class of 2020, Class of 2021, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Faculty, Graduate, Student Life, Undergraduate

Posted in Community

Roger Babson on a ladder picking an apple from a tree
The Collection That Connects Babson and Isaac Newton The College’s extraordinary collection of historic books, manuscripts, artifacts, and more not only represents a symbolic connection to Sir Isaac Newton but also offers inspiration in the classroom and beyond.
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December 22, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Alumni, Research

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Students walking on campus.
With New Director, Babson College Institute Pioneers Franchising Education Few institutions have franchising education programs. Ab Igram MBA’96 arrives at Babson College on a mission to change that.
By
Bryan Lipiner
Writer
Bryan Lipiner
Bryan Lipiner is the Senior Manager for Social Media and Content Marketing at Babson College. Since arriving at Babson in 2019, he has dramatically scaled engagement and followings on Babson’s social media channels, led award-winning social media campaigns, written for Babson Thought & Action, and more. Prior to Babson, he worked as a reporter and editor at the Record-Journal newspaper in central Connecticut. Bryan received his undergraduate degree in journalism from Quinnipiac University in 2015.
December 21, 2021

Tagged Alumni, Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Community

Black-and-white archive photo of Red Auerback and Bill Russell practicing at Babson
When Dynasties and Legends Roamed Campus Babson College's sports history includes more than five NCAA championships. It also has hosted a parade of pro sports teams and legends such as Bill Russell and Diego Maradona.
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December 20, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, Alumni, Campus, Athletics

Posted in Community

Andrew Foley, Alicia Sibole, and Diana Yuan walk outside Van Winkle Hall
The Enduring Power of eTower Babson’s first living-learning community endures because of committed leaders who carry on the legacy and make eTower a true home for student entrepreneurs.
By
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.
December 17, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Education, Class of 2023, Alumni, Student Life, Startups

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

President Spinelli poses for a photo with a group of alumni
From the President: The Power of Community and Collaboration Nowhere is the power of community and collaboration more evident than at eTower, an inspiration for the Entrepreneurial Leadership Village. Entrepreneurs thrive and great companies are scaled in such supportive environments.
By
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.
December 17, 2021

Tagged Babson Magazine, Alumni, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Community

Composite photo of Alicia Sibole and Demarre Johnson
The Gift of Scholarship Investing in Babson students through scholarships provides enormous opportunities, impacting not only the recipients’ lives but also the College community as a whole.
By
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.
December 15, 2021

Tagged Campus, Diversity and Inclusion, Entrepreneurship Education, Alumni, Undergraduate, Class of 2023, Class of 2024

Posted in Community

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