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Two National Runners-Up Put Babson Tennis on Path to Glory
From Babson Magazine
Two National Runners-Up Put Babson Tennis on Path to Glory » After advancing to the national finals match in singles and doubles, women’s tennis players Olivia Soffer ’25 and Matia Cristiani ’26 have their sights set on even loftier goals.
By Scott Dietz July 30, 2023
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Seven Things to Know About Babson Rugby Star Reed Santos
Seven Things to Know About Babson Rugby Star Reed Santos » Reed Santos ’24 captained the Babson United Rugby Club to its first national title this spring. Now, the rugby star is eyeing more national titles and even the Olympics.
By Eric Beato July 20, 2023
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Mike Lynch on the Championship Culture of Babson Athletics
Mike Lynch on the Championship Culture of Babson Athletics » Babson’s athletic director reflects on the department’s recent successes and awards, its new strategic vision, and the launch of the women’s golf team.
By Eric Beato June 16, 2023
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‘More than Hockey’: Jake Thibeault and the Power of Brotherly Bonds
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‘More than Hockey’: Jake Thibeault and the Power of Brotherly Bonds » Now settled at Babson after a life-changing on-ice accident, Jake Thibeault ’26 provides inspiration and draws strength from the embrace of the Babson men’s ice hockey family.
By Eric Beato May 24, 2023
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Babson Tennis Player Olivia Soffer Finishes Second in the Nation in Singles and Doubles
Babson Tennis Player Olivia Soffer Finishes Second in the Nation in Singles and Doubles » Babson women’s tennis player Olivia Soffer ’25 was national runner-up in both singles and doubles (with Matia Cristiani ’26) at the NCAA Division III national championships.
May 23, 2023
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Babson Celebrates Competing Student-Athletes of the Class of 2023
Babson Celebrates Competing Student-Athletes of the Class of 2023 » Babson’s celebration of the Class of 2023 continued by honoring 17 graduating student-athletes who were competing Saturday during the undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremonies. The special ceremony honored graduating members of the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams.
May 15, 2023
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Babson Athletics Honors Class of 2023 Standout Student-Athletes
Babson Athletics Honors Class of 2023 Standout Student-Athletes » More than 100 senior and graduate student-athletes were celebrated Sunday by the Babson College Department of Athletics and Recreation at its 42nd annual Senior Awards Ceremony.
May 1, 2023
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Barefoot Athletics Challenge Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Barefoot Athletics Challenge Celebrates 10th Anniversary » The annual Barefoot Athletics Challenge returns next week, March 6-8, rallying alumni, friends, and fans to support Babson’s athletic programs.
February 28, 2023
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Inside an Internship at New Balance
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Inside an Internship at New Balance » Women’s basketball player Madison Odam ’24 reflects on her hands-on experience with New Balance, which recently announced a new relationship with Babson College.
By Jeremy Viens December 26, 2022
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What Corey Griffin ’10 Means to the Babson Community
What Corey Griffin ’10 Means to the Babson Community » Corey Griffin ’10 may have passed away some eight years ago, but his spirit, along with the foundation that was started in his name, remain a big part of the Babson community.
By John Crawford December 19, 2022
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The Women of the Rugby Pitch
The Women of the Rugby Pitch » The Babson Women’s Rugby Club welcomes all athletes to play a sport that can be rough and physical, but also filled with speed, strategy, and camaraderie.
By John Crawford November 10, 2022
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Celebrating the Crossroads of Athletics and Entrepreneurship
Celebrating the Crossroads of Athletics and Entrepreneurship » In a special ceremony, the Len Green Recreation and Athletics Complex is renamed for the longtime Babson entrepreneurship professor for his enduring support for Babson Athletics.
By Eric Beato September 30, 2022
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Nine on IX: Babson Student-Athletes on the Impact of Title IX
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Nine on IX: Babson Student-Athletes on the Impact of Title IX » On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, we reached out to nine Babson student-athlete alumni and coaches for their reflections on the role college athletics played in their personal and professional development.
By Eric Beato June 22, 2022
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Babson Athletics Celebrates Year of Firsts
Babson Athletics Celebrates Year of Firsts » Babson Athletics excelled during the 2021–2022 academic year, including a number of "firsts" and historic team and individual performances.
June 22, 2022
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Competing Class of 2022 Student-Athletes Enjoy Special Commencement Ceremony
Competing Class of 2022 Student-Athletes Enjoy Special Commencement Ceremony » Babson held a special Commencement ceremony Monday for six graduating student-athletes who were still competing on the diamond this weekend and were unable to attend the College's official Commencement.
May 17, 2022
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Babson Athletics Honors the Class of 2022
Babson Athletics Honors the Class of 2022 » More than 100 senior and graduate student-athletes in the Class of 2022 were honored and 10 awards were presented during Babson Athletics’ 41st annual Senior Awards Ceremony.
May 4, 2022
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Men’s Club Ice Hockey, Men’s Polo Teams Win National Championships
Men’s Club Ice Hockey, Men’s Polo Teams Win National Championships » A pair of Babson College club sports teams excelled at the highest levels this spring, as both the men's club hockey team and men’s polo team won national championships.
April 5, 2022
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Barefoot Athletics Challenge Receives Record-Breaking Support
Barefoot Athletics Challenge Receives Record-Breaking Support » The Babson community stepped up in unprecedented numbers to support the annual Barefoot Athletics Challenge last week. A total of 1,841 donors gave $235,320—both record amounts.
March 14, 2022
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Babson Ice Hockey Team Wins Conference Championship
Babson Ice Hockey Team Wins Conference Championship » The sixth-ranked Beavers earned their first New England Hockey Conference title in eight years to advance to the NCAA Division III tournament, where they will play Trinity on Saturday at Babson Skating Center.
March 7, 2022
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Barefoot Athletics Challenge Returns to Support Student-Athletes
Barefoot Athletics Challenge Returns to Support Student-Athletes » The annual Barefoot Athletics Challenge kicks off next week, March 7–10, putting the ball in the hands of alumni, friends, and fans to support Babson’s athletic programs.
March 3, 2022
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Reflecting on Title IX as Women’s History Month Begins
Reflecting on Title IX as Women’s History Month Begins » In the 50 years since the landmark law was passed, Judy Blinstrub, Babson’s longtime women’s basketball coach, has witnessed many changes in college athletics.
By John Crawford March 1, 2022
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Signs of Spring in PepsiCo Enrico Pavilion
Signs of Spring in PepsiCo Enrico Pavilion » To prepare for their seasons in the middle of the cold and snow of winter, spring sports teams at Babson work hard and learn to be flexible.
By John Crawford February 25, 2022
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When Dynasties and Legends Roamed Campus
From Babson Magazine
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.
By Brion O'Connor December 20, 2021
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‘Magical’ Mission: Runner Stephanie Mishler Makes a Difference for Others
From Babson Magazine
‘Magical’ Mission: Runner Stephanie Mishler Makes a Difference for Others » Stephanie Mishler '22, who runs cross country and track & field, also runs her own nonprofit to brighten the lives of girls with disabilities.
By Scott Dietz December 14, 2021
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Remembering 9/11, 20 Years Later
Remembering 9/11, 20 Years Later » Twenty years after three Babson College alumni lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we honor and remember them. "Each year, we should make sure that every generation of Americans knows what happened that day.”
By Leslie Macmillan September 10, 2021
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Taught to Tough It Out: Male Athletes and Mental Health
Taught to Tough It Out: Male Athletes and Mental Health » Babson basketball player Teddy Sourlis ’22 founded Men’s Mental, a platform that helps male athletes to focus on an issue that’s often not discussed in locker rooms: mental health.
By John Crawford August 19, 2021
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Lacrosse Tournament Tribute: ‘We Owe It to the Guys of 1979’
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Lacrosse Tournament Tribute: ‘We Owe It to the Guys of 1979’ » Embracing the history and legacy of the famed 1979 team, the Babson men's lacrosse team returned to the national stage with the program's second NCAA tournament berth.
By Scott Dietz August 2, 2021
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VIDEO: A Season to Remember for Babson Athletics This article contains a video
VIDEO: A Season to Remember for Babson Athletics » The spring sports teams produced perhaps the greatest single season in Babson Athletics history, capped with an unprecedented five NCAA tournament berths.
By Thought & Action Staff June 7, 2021
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A Parade of NEWMAC Champions for Babson Beavers
A Parade of NEWMAC Champions for Babson Beavers » Led by the women’s lacrosse team, Babson College boasts a bevy of conference champions, including six teams and three individuals.
By Eric Beato May 4, 2021
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A Frightening Crash Leads to Life-Saving Opportunity
A Frightening Crash Leads to Life-Saving Opportunity » Skier Victor Wiacek ’22 nearly died after an accident on the slopes. That led him to develop a product to better protect himself and other skiers.
By John Crawford March 19, 2021
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People of Babson: Joel St. Cyr P’20
People of Babson: Joel St. Cyr P’20 » The head strength and conditioning coach demonstrates his agility as he keeps Babson’s student-athletes in shape in any situation.
By Jeremy Viens February 16, 2021
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Athletic Trainers Keep Student-Athletes on Track by Embracing Telehealth
From Babson Magazine
Athletic Trainers Keep Student-Athletes on Track by Embracing Telehealth » By embracing telehealth, Babson’s entrepreneurial athletic training staff has kept the College's student-athletes on the road to recovery.
By Scott Dietz December 14, 2020
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People of Babson: Jon Anderson ’75
People of Babson: Jon Anderson ’75 » The legendary men’s soccer coach discusses keeping his players engaged during a pandemic, re-opening BRAC, and what Babson means to him.
By Jeremy Viens October 20, 2020
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When Life Throws a Curveball This article contains a video
When Life Throws a Curveball » With her season cut short, Babson softball player Jacqueline Paul ‘20, MSBA’21 discovered an opportunity to pursue her dream.
By Brianna Radicioni September 21, 2020
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Babson’s Unique Bond with Special Olympics
From Babson Magazine
Babson’s Unique Bond with Special Olympics » Babson's relationship with the Special Olympics is rewarding for everyone involved but hits close to home for one student-athlete in particular.
By Scott Dietz August 28, 2020
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Athletic Firsts for the Class of 2020
From Babson Magazine
Athletic Firsts for the Class of 2020 » The Class of 2020 is one of the most successful in Babson’s athletics history, contributing to a school-record seven nationally ranked teams— twice.
By Scott Dietz August 1, 2020
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Baseball’s Lost Season: ‘What Could Have Been’
From Babson Magazine
Baseball’s Lost Season: ‘What Could Have Been’ » The seniors on Babson's baseball team began the year with their eyes on a national championship. Now, they're left wondering "what could have been."
By Scott Dietz May 13, 2020
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A Spotlight on Senior Athletes This article contains a video
A Spotlight on Senior Athletes » For Class of 2020 athletes, there are no words for the season, semester, and celebration that should have been. But, there’s plenty to say about all of the moments that came before.
By Brianna Radicioni May 11, 2020
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26.2 Miles of Motivation
26.2 Miles of Motivation » In an effort to raise money for members of his Vermont community, Alex Crompton ’20 ran an impromptu marathon on the back roads of his home state.
By Bryan Lipiner April 24, 2020
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Babson Athletics Teams Celebrated in Division III Week
Babson Athletics Teams Celebrated in Division III Week » As part of Division III Week, Babson Athletics has celebrated its student-athlete's academic accomplishments, service partnerships, and recent success.
By Bryan Lipiner April 17, 2020
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Working (Out) From Home
Working (Out) From Home » Babson College is providing online consultations and exercise programming for student-athletes and virtual fitness classes for the community.
By Bryan Lipiner March 24, 2020
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New Look, Same Babson College This article contains a video
New Look, Same Babson College » The completion of four capital projects has set the stage for Babson College as it welcomes in its second century.
By Bryan Lipiner January 3, 2020
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Enjoying All of the Extras
Enjoying All of the Extras » Alicia Gaudet ’22 shares the benefits of extracurricular activities and the lasting impacted it has made on her Babson experience. "Babson has helped me realize how capable I really am."
By Jackie Villacci November 20, 2019
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3 Babson College Teams Compete Against Nation’s Best in NCAA Tournaments
3 Babson College Teams Compete Against Nation’s Best in NCAA Tournaments » Babson College field hockey, women’s volleyball, and men’s soccer teams are gearing up for runs in the NCAA Tournament in pursuit of a national title.
By Bryan Lipiner November 13, 2019
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Babson College Women’s Soccer Coach Notches 100th Career Win
Babson College Women’s Soccer Coach Notches 100th Career Win » Women’s soccer head coach Nellie Pineault MBA’03 became the third-active woman coach at Babson College to record her 100th career win.
By Bryan Lipiner November 6, 2019
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One on One with NBA Assistant Coach Kara Lawson This article contains a video
One on One with NBA Assistant Coach Kara Lawson » Boston Celtics assistant coach Kara Lawson took to the Babson Recreation and Athletics Complex this month to share what it’s like to be one of just a handful of female coaches in the NBA.
By Brianna Radicioni October 25, 2019
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Babson on the Run
Babson on the Run » A longtime Babson tradition, the Cruickshank 5K Race for Shelter takes runners through the sleepy streets of Wellesley and raises money for the College’s service immersion trips.
By John Crawford October 18, 2019
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One of the Team
One of the Team » Babson baseball team manager Daniel O’Hanlon ’22 talks about life on and off the field and hustling towards his goal of working with the Red Sox.
By Kait Smith Lanthier October 2, 2019
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A Celebration of Champions This article contains a video
A Celebration of Champions » Babson’s five national championship teams were inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame as part of a historic ceremony at Centennial Commencement.
By Jeremy Viens September 30, 2019
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The Business of Sports
The Business of Sports » Success in business and sports entrepreneurship is intertwined through organizational strategy, says Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank.
By Bryan Lipiner September 25, 2019
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Babson’s First National Championship
Babson’s First National Championship » The 1975 Babson men’s soccer team was the College’s first to win a national title and helped put the athletics program on the map.
By Bryan Lipiner September 17, 2019
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Babson Recreation and Athletics Complex Now Open
Babson Recreation and Athletics Complex Now Open » The newly-completed Babson Recreation and Athletics Complex will foster community and serve as a destination for students.
By Bryan Lipiner September 10, 2019
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Savoring a Stanley Cup Victory
Savoring a Stanley Cup Victory » Chris Zimmerman MBA’83 topped years of accomplishments as a hockey player, coach, and NHL executive on a special night last month at Boston’s TD Garden.
By Bryan Lipiner July 26, 2019
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From the World Cup to Babson: Building a Winning Culture
From the World Cup to Babson: Building a Winning Culture » What can we learn from the USWNT’s World Cup Victory? Building a championship culture starts with embedding the right values.
By Bryan Lipiner July 15, 2019
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BRAC Project Just Shy of Finish Line
BRAC Project Just Shy of Finish Line » The countdown is on for the opening of the Babson Recreation and Athletics Complex as work nears completion on the state-of-the-art facility.
By Bryan Lipiner July 12, 2019
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Babson Advances to NCAA Division III College World Series
Babson Advances to NCAA Division III College World Series » This weekend, Babson’s baseball team will compete in the NCAA Super Regionals for the first time in school history. Even better: the team has home field advantage.
By Kait Smith Lanthier May 22, 2019
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Balancing Business With Being Part of the Team
Balancing Business With Being Part of the Team » Abigail Beecher knows how to balance a future business career while helping lead a collegiate sports team on NCAA tournament runs in consecutive years.
By Bryan Lipiner May 3, 2019
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To Set Yourself Apart from Competition, Think Like an Entrepreneur
To Set Yourself Apart from Competition, Think Like an Entrepreneur » President-elect Stephen Spinelli Jr. discussed the definition of entrepreneurship with Babson’s athletics community earlier this month.
By Bryan Lipiner April 29, 2019
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Brian Barefoot Athletics Challenge Reaches New Heights
Brian Barefoot Athletics Challenge Reaches New Heights » In this year’s Brian Barefoot Athletics Challenge, more than 1,800 donors contributed more than $170,000—both all-time highs.
By Kait Smith Lanthier March 29, 2019
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Former Ice Hockey Captain Roger Miller ’62 Pays It Forward
Former Ice Hockey Captain Roger Miller ’62 Pays It Forward » Roger Miller '62 is supporting future generations of student-athletes by establishing the Roger P. Miller Endowed Hockey and Golf Fund. With his gift of $1.5 million, the endowment will strengthen those programs through investments in coaching, facilities, and equipment.
By Andy Tiedemann February 21, 2019
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With $2 Million Gift, Babson Establishes Pamela P. and Brian M. Barefoot Athletics Director Position
With $2 Million Gift, Babson Establishes Pamela P. and Brian M. Barefoot Athletics Director Position » Babson President Emeritus Brian M. Barefoot ’66, H ’09, MP ’01 and his wife, Pamela P. Barefoot MP’01, have made a $2 million gift to establish the Pamela P. and Brian M. Barefoot Athletics Director position.
By Andy Tiedemann January 30, 2019
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Women’s Volleyball Hosts NCAA Tournament
Women’s Volleyball Hosts NCAA Tournament » Babson’s women’s volleyball team has long been in the business of winning. And this season, business is a booming. The NEWMAC Champions will compete in, and host, the NCAA®Division III tournament this weekend.
By Kait Smith Lanthier November 8, 2018
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