Tag: Babson Magazine

Nate Amado and Camille Marsh pose for a portrait together in their uniforms
What It Means to Be a Student-Athlete at Babson Athletics is an integral part of life at Babson, with about 500 students playing on one of Babson’s 23 varsity teams. Those student-athletes spend many hours honing their skills, balancing their academic and athletic responsibilities. That makes for a robust, rigorous, and rewarding life, one in which student-athletes are playing a sport they love while developing as leaders, building resiliency, and preparing for their futures.
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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.
April 1, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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.
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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.
April 1, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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PHOTOS: Four Hidden Places on Campus From the top of Tomasso to the depths below the Babson World Globe, we take a photographic glimpse at just a few of the unique spaces on campus—vantage points that not many people get to see.
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April 1, 2025

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Sebastian Fixson poses for a portrait
‘Designer Mindset’: Innovating Babson’s New DBA Program As faculty director, Sebastian Fixson aims to help doctoral students create real-world change
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April 1, 2025

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Natalie Chong poses for a photo while leaning on a recycling bin
How One Student Drives Real Change Through Sustainability From small steps to long-term solutions, Natalie Chong ’25 champions initiatives to demonstrate how sustainability and entrepreneurship can coexist and create change on campus and beyond.
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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.
April 1, 2025

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Nic Czarnecki poses for a self-portrait
Nic Czarnecki: Capturing Babson from Behind the Lens As a photographer in College Marketing with a rich background in breaking news, Nic Czarnecki is always looking for a unique perspective of Babson’s campus and community.
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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.
April 1, 2025

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Art and Soul: The Impact of the Sorensons’ Commitment With the enduring commitment and support of the Sorenson family, the arts occupy a unique place at Babson, providing students with the opportunity to pursue their creative interests while excelling at the No. 1 school for entrepreneurship. Sorenson Arts Scholars reflect on the impact of the Sorensons’ commitment to the arts.
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April 1, 2025

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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.
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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.
April 1, 2025

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News, Notes, and Nods: Undergraduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's undergraduate alumni in the Spring 2025 edition of Babson Magazine.
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April 1, 2025

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News, Notes, and Nods: Graduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson's graduate alumni in the Spring 2025 edition of Babson Magazine.
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April 1, 2025

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