Class of 2025 Archives · Page 2 of 7 · Babson Thought & Action

Heidy Magaña talking to someone at an event in Knight Auditorium

Class of 2025: How This First-Gen Student Created a Community First-generation student Heidy Magaña ’25 has spent her time at Babson building a community and growing the support available to other first-generation students.

By Melissa Savignano

Writer

Melissa Savignano

Melissa Savignano, a content marketing manager at Babson College, has worked in higher education for almost a decade, where she tells authentic, compelling campus and community stories. Before Babson, she managed communications for Boston University’s largest college, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. She previously worked in client relations, helping brands of various sizes launch content marketing strategies and storytelling initiatives. When not at work, you will find her in the city of Boston, probably at the movie theater.

May 7, 2025

Tagged Class of 2025, Student Life, Undergraduate, Commencement

Posted in Community

Linda Henry rides on a duck boat during the Red Sox victory parade

Linda Henry ’00, H’19 Reflects on Babson, Boston, and the Institutions that Define a City Twenty-five years after graduating, Linda Henry ’00, H’19 still remembers her FME business and its impact on her career. This month, the CEO and co-owner of Boston Globe Media returns to Babson to deliver the undergraduate Commencement address.

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.

May 6, 2025

Tagged Commencement, Class of 2025, Alumni

Posted in Community

MSEL Duo Earns First Place at GEM Hackathon Rhaaghav Kanodia MSEL’25 and Kamo Aghbalyan MSEL’25 took first place at Babson College’s third annual GEM Hackathon, hosted by the Butler Institute for Free Enterprise Through Entrepreneurship.

By Vannessa Rodriguez

April 16, 2025

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Education, Graduate, Research, Undergraduate, Class of 2025

Posted in Babson Briefs

Entrepreneurs pitch their venture on a stage at the B.E.T.A. Challenge semifinals

What’s in a Name? The Stories Behind This Year’s B.E.T.A. Challenge Semifinalists A venture’s name sets the stage for its identity and purpose. As the B.E.T.A. Challenge semifinalists prepare to pitch on April 16, we explore the meaning behind their names and what they represent.

By Vannessa Rodriguez

April 9, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Class of 2024, Class of 2025, Graduate, Startups, Undergraduate, Class of 2028

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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.

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 Athletics, Class of 2025, Student Life, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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.

By 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

Tagged Class of 2025, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Sustainability, Babson Magazine

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

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.

By Babson Magazine Staff

April 1, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Arts, Class of 2025, Class of 2026, Class of 2027, Babson Magazine

Posted in Community

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

Side-by-side portraits of Linda Henry and Karen Clark Cole

Introducing Babson College’s 2025 Commencement Speakers Two inspiring entrepreneurial leaders—Linda Henry ’00, H’19, CEO and co-owner of Boston Globe Media, and Karen Clark Cole, co-founder and former CEO of Blink UX—will address graduates at Babson’s Commencement ceremonies in May.

By Thought & Action Staff

March 25, 2025

Tagged Campus, Class of 2025, Commencement, Alumni

Posted in Community

Group of four people applaud while standing at a podium

Jahazii Wins $10,000 at Inaugural Zest for Africa Challenge The Zest for Africa Challenge, a new pitch competition organized by the Black Graduate Club, aims to provide early-stage African founders access to Babson resources.

By 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.

March 19, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Graduate, Startups, Class of 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Tag: Class of 2025

More Babson

Contact

Tag: Class of 2025

Follow Us

More Babson

Contact