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Jim Spencer, executive in residence at the student run Babson College Fund program.
Meet a Key Executive Behind the Babson College Fund’s Success As the hands-on finance and investment class Babson College Fund celebrates 25 years, executive in residence Jim Spencer ’73 reflects on its extensive growth.
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September 12, 2023

Posted in Community, Outcomes

2026-06-26 20:54:59
Brian Lynch stands together with Babe Luke
Joining the Peace Corps as a Retiree: The Challenges and the Rewards Brian Lynch ’79 brings a lifetime of experiences to the Peace Corps. Serving as a retiree is not common, and he talks about the rewards and challenges he faces.
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September 11, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-07-06 21:29:18
A group of five students sit in discussion in a space overlooking the Babson World Globe
Babson Ranked the 10th Best College in America With its impressive student outcomes, Babson rates among the nation’s elite schools in the WSJ/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings.
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September 6, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-07-03 17:44:13
Three members of the Babson College community address the crowd at a conference.
What Is Entrepreneurial Acquisition, and Why Is It Booming? Entrepreneurship through acquisition—buying and further building an existing business—has surged in popularity at Babson.
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August 31, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-07-04 04:15:35
written on a Post-it note is the question: Quit your job? And then underneath it are three boxes labeled yes, maybe, and no.
Is Quiet Quitting Good? Rather than thinking of quiet quitting as a negative, both employers and employees should view it as an opportunity to rebalance responsibilities and inspire workers anew.
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August 3, 2023

Posted in Insights, Outcomes

2026-07-08 10:11:11
A collage of photos depicting Bob Weissman, Jan Weissman, and the celebration of his life
The Weissman Legacy Empowered by his generosity, wisdom, and commitment to creating a worldwide community, Weissman Scholars reflect on the enduring impact of Robert (Bob) Weissman ’64, H’94, P’87 ’90, G’19.
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July 31, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-07-08 20:46:37
Marvin Makofsky holds several vegetable plants
Solving Food Insecurity One Row at a Time Marvin Makofsky ’64 feeds a need with his nonprofit Plant a Row for the Hungry, which utilizes local gardens to provide fresh vegetables to his community of Port Washington, New York.
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July 27, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-07-01 14:22:54
Money Magazine Ranks Babson Among Best Colleges in America Earning high marks for its experiential learning and strong early career earnings, Babson College once again was ranked among the Best Colleges in America for 2023 by Money magazine.
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June 22, 2023

Posted in Babson Briefs

2026-06-30 18:15:50
A selfie of Joyce Wang and other SPEAR IB students
Student-Run Investment Banking Program Creates Path for Career Success Joyce Wang ’23 was one of the first to participate in SPEAR IB, a Babson student-run program to help others land internships in investment banking. It not only worked to clear a path for her career but also helped countless others.
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May 5, 2023

Posted in Community, Outcomes

2026-06-11 00:04:55
Portrait of Reshma Kewalramani
Reshma Kewalramani on Taking Risks and the Relentless Pursuit of Innovation The CEO and president at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, who is the first female CEO of a large biotech company, will address the graduate Class of 2023 at Babson’s Commencement ceremony.
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May 2, 2023

Posted in Community

2026-06-26 23:32:41