« Babson Thought & Action

Tag: Class of 2025

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
May 6, 2025

Posted in Community

2026-04-02 18:25:23
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
April 16, 2025

Posted in Babson Briefs

2026-04-01 17:30:56
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
April 9, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-03-30 10:22:22
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
April 1, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-04 07:38:51
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
April 1, 2025

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-03 23:48:48
Ten people pose for a group photo
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
April 1, 2025

Posted in Community

2026-04-03 23:48:48
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
March 27, 2025

Posted in Community

2026-04-02 17:55:44
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
March 25, 2025

Posted in Community

2026-04-03 00:45:06
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
March 19, 2025

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-04-03 13:54:23
Two students shadow box in a fitness studio
Ring the Bell: Working Out with the Babson Boxing Club In the Babson Boxing Club’s popular classes, students learn self-defense, gain confidence, and grasp how to roll with the punches, both literally and figuratively.
By
February 28, 2025

Posted in Community

2026-03-30 07:32:17