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Ramon Mendiola smiles during an award presentation

LISTEN: The Importance of Systems Thinking and Biomimicry In Episode 3 of “From Problems to Possibilities,” a blue economy specialist, an ecology professor, and a sustainable business leader explore how entrepreneurial leaders can use systems thinking and biomimicry to solve problems and maximize impact.

By Thought & Action Staff

April 11, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Faculty, Sustainability

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

LISTEN: When Female Entrepreneurial Leaders Tackle Women’s Health Issues In Episode 2 of “From Problems to Possibilities,” four women health entrepreneurs discuss how women are creating, leading, studying, and funding companies that are tackling issues in the women’s health space.

By Thought & Action Staff

April 9, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Faculty, Women's Leadership, Arthur B. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Shaken, Stirred, and Uncertain: What Amazon’s Takeover Means for James Bond As Amazon gains creative control of the James Bond franchise, Julie Levinson, a professor of film at Babson, considers what the move means for the film series and what it says about the movie business today.

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.

April 7, 2025

Tagged Faculty, Thought Leadership

Posted in Insights

Ariel Armony poses for a photo in his office

Listener, Learner, Traveler, Teacher: A Profile of the Provost Introducing Ariel Armony, Babson’s new provost and executive vice president. He brings to the College a leadership background in academia, a lifetime of global experiences, and a deep curiosity. As Babson’s chief academic officer, he plays a critical role in guiding the College’s efforts to educate the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.

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.

April 1, 2025

Tagged Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

‘Designer Mindset’: Innovating Babson’s New DBA Program As faculty director, Sebastian Fixson aims to help doctoral students create real-world change

By Erin O'Donnell

April 1, 2025

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Graduate, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Wide shot of Kerry Murphy Healey Park with the Roger Babson statue in the foregrand and Babson World Globe in the background

New Inspiration for Babson’s Thriving Academic Community Since joining our community last fall, Provost Ariel Armory has been a visionary partner in imagining what the future of entrepreneurial leadership will hold for Babson around the world.

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.

April 1, 2025

Tagged Campus, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

From Problems to Possibilities: Babson’s New Entrepreneurial Leadership Podcast Babson’s new podcast explores how entrepreneurial leaders in the Babson community and beyond are working on solving some of the world’s biggest problems with the unique skills that the world needs today.

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.

March 31, 2025

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Faculty, Leadership

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Stephen McElroy sits with students around a table

A Bridge to Babson: Easing the Transition for First-Year Students Babson’s Bridge Program gives support to first-year students who may feel less prepared for the start of college. The goal is to make sure that students, whatever their backgrounds, are set up for success.

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.

March 27, 2025

Tagged Campus, Class of 2025, Class of 2026, Faculty, Undergraduate, Class of 2027

Posted in Community