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Alena Washington ’22 and the Power of Words Posse Scholar Alena Washington ’22 will have one more opportunity to motivate and inspire her classmates as the undergraduate student speaker at Commencement.

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.

April 25, 2022

Tagged Class of 2022, Undergraduate, Diversity and Inclusion, Entrepreneurship Education, Commencement

Posted in Community

Overview of the auditorium during the Black Unity Summit alumni panel

Closing the Wealth Gap Through Entrepreneurship A panel of alumni experts at the Black Unity Summit share their keys to success to helping close the wealth gap for Black entrepreneurs.

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.

April 14, 2022

Tagged Inclusive Excellence, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Alumni, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Insights

Shakenna Williams poses for a photo outside of CWEL

Leading a Community of Women Entrepreneurs As the executive director of the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership, and founder of the Black Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership program, Shakenna Williams ’94 continues to increase access and opportunities for all women.

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 25, 2022

Tagged Women's Leadership, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Diversity and Inclusion, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Alumni

Posted in Community

Mackenzie Silverio Henderson ’00 stands with her husband, Jermaine, and son, Tyler, on the basketball court at TD Garden

A Basketball Trailblazer and Champion for Women As the first woman vice president with the Boston Celtics, Mackenzie Silverio Henderson ’00 demonstrates the value of diversity in male-dominated fields.

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 18, 2022

Tagged Women's Leadership, Alumni, Career, Diversity and Inclusion, Mentoring & Networking, Leadership

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Sadie Burton-Goss speaks at the Babson community forum

Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matters at Babson College Babson College culminates its celebration of Black History Month with a community forum on the advancement of its diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy.

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.

February 28, 2022

Tagged Diversity and Inclusion, Campus, Faculty, Undergraduate, Graduate, Class of 2022, Class of 2024

Posted in Community

On MLK Legacy Day, a Call to Action Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award winners reflect on James Blake’s keynote address at Babson’s MLK Legacy Day event.

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.

February 23, 2022

Tagged Inclusive Excellence, Campus, Alumni, Faculty, Undergraduate, Graduate, Class of 2022

Posted in Community

Taking Steps Toward Justice and Dignity A believer in the power of people to make change, Jane C. Edmonds of Babson has spent a wide-ranging career fighting for civil rights.

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.

February 17, 2022

Tagged Diversity and Inclusion, Women's Leadership, Leadership, Nonprofit, Executive Education

Posted in Community

Miami: Portrait of an Entrepreneurial City From its pro-business policies to its rich cultural diversity, Miami is a vibrant, supportive city to launch and grow a venture, say Babson alumni.

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.

February 14, 2022

Tagged Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Startups, Alumni, Inclusive Excellence, Family Entrepreneurship, Class of 2020

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership