Tag: Faculty

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Generative AI: What It Does Well, and What It Doesn’t Looking beyond the polarizing hype, Babson management professor Peter Cohan breaks down the hits and misses of using generative AI, and details how to future proof your job.
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Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
August 29, 2024

Posted in Insights

Ab Igram speaks in front of a screen with the International Society of Franchising logo
Harnessing the Franchise Model for Social Impact Franchising is emerging as a powerful force in driving social impact, as highlighted at the International Society of Franchising Conference. Experts emphasize how integrating social responsibility into franchise models not only meets evolving consumer expectations but also enhances business success and community welfare.
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August 28, 2024

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From Chopsticks to Robots: Discover the Surprises of Babson’s HELV Explore Babson College’s Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village and discover innovative design, sustainable practices, and cutting-edge technology in this unique living and learning community.
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Hillary Chabot
Writer
Hillary Chabot
Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.
August 27, 2024

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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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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.
August 21, 2024

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Anirudh Dhebar speaks in front of an auditorium audience
Don’t Fall for These 3 Marketing Myths—Here’s What to Do Instead Here’s how entrepreneurs can leverage marketing to boost sales, help maximize their companies’ potential and enable internal alignment around goals, writes Professor Anirudh Dhebar in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
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August 20, 2024

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Eliana Crosina poses for a portrait
An Award-Winning Professor Studies Entrepreneurship’s Human Side A recipient of the prestigious Emerging Scholar Award from the Academy of Management, Eliana Crosina ’05, MBA’11, takes a personal approach in her robust research of entrepreneurship.
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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.
August 14, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

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The Role of Research: To Learn, to Solve, to Inspire With the support of the College and its community, Babson professors pursue a sizable amount of research in a wide range of fields. Their work influences, inspires, and makes an impact around the globe and in the classroom.
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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.
August 13, 2024

Posted in Insights, Outcomes

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From the President: Faculty Research Is Core to Our Mission Our faculty and their research have played an important role in elevating Babson’s position as the flagship for educating the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. Their work outside the classroom directly informs their approach within it.
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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.
August 13, 2024

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Erik Noyes poses for a portrait in the Weissman Foundry
How Entrepreneurs Can Use AI to Better Understand Their Target Customers Artificial intelligence is transforming entrepreneurship by enabling deep customer insights and data-driven decision-making at an unprecedented scale, writes Associate Professor Erik Noyes in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
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August 9, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Donna Stoddard poses for a portrait on Babson’s campus
Meet Babson’s New Dean of Faculty: Donna Stoddard In her new role as dean of faculty, longtime Babson Professor Donna Stoddard P’21 will serve as an advisor, supporter, and cheerleader of the College’s faculty members.
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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.
August 7, 2024

Posted in Community