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LinkedIn Ranks Babson No. 1 for Alumni Network, No. 7 Overall in the United States Amid Bevy of Top Marks In its inaugural rankings of the best 50 colleges in the country, LinkedIn named Babson the No. 1 school in four categories: strongest alumni network, largest share of alumni founders and entrepreneurs, fueling business development careers, and alumni working internationally.

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.

August 13, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Campus, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Finance, Sales

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Prime Day Breaks Records as Shoppers Race Against Tariff Uncertainty Record Prime Day sales were powered by promotions and an atmosphere of economic uncertainty driving an urgency for early purchases, Babson retail expert Lauren Beitelspacher said.

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.

July 16, 2025

Tagged Faculty, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Insights

Buffett Retires: Babson Professors Highlight Lessons from a Historic Transition Warren Buffett’s retirement is more than a milestone, Babson thought leaders say. It’s also a masterclass in thoughtful succession and cultural continuity.

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.

May 30, 2025

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Advice, Faculty

Posted in Community, Insights

Zainabou Thiam ’28 sits at a table selling products to waiting customers

Paying Homage to One’s Ancestors Through Entrepreneurship Zainabou Thiam ’28 was raised in the values of Senegal. With the help of Babson, she’s growing her venture, Sunu Body, an African-inspired skin care and wellness brand.

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 29, 2025

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Startups, Undergraduate, Global

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Trond Undheim, the inaugural executive director of the C, Dean Metropoulos Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship, is focused on infusing technology throughout Babson. (Photo: Nic Czarnecki)

Babson Levels Up: Trond Undheim Talks Tech and the Metropoulos Institute Under the leadership of Executive Director Trond Undheim, Babson’s new institute arms students with the technological tools—and purpose—for high-impact innovation.

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 14, 2025

Tagged Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Faculty, Graduate, Tech Entrepreneurship, Technology, Undergraduate, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Valentina Casteline, Carlos Emanuele MSEL'24, Mateo Acosta-Rubio '27, and Tadeo Acosta-Rubio MSEL'24 pose for a picture in an exhibition hall at the eMerge Americas Conference + Expo

An Acquisition, a Launch, and a Pitch: An Entrepreneurial Story from eMerge Eight Babson ventures competed in eMerge’s Global Startup Accelerator and Showcase, with one of them making a major pivot only weeks before the event.

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 10, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Class of 2024, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Graduate, Startups, Undergraduate, Class of 2027

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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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

A room crowded with people listen to an entrepreneur pitch his startup

Grad Students Supporting Entrepreneurs: A Look Inside the Babson Acceleration Club A founder of multiple ventures, Qaiser Malik MBA’25 is the president of the Babson Acceleration Club, a grad student organization that runs a popular accelerator and pitch competition.

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.

January 28, 2025

Tagged Campus, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Graduate, Startups, Student Life, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Colorful houses line the hillside overlooking the beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Rebuilding Puerto Rico: How Cameron McKenzie Is Bringing Babson Grit to Fiscal Reform Appointed to a new role by President Biden, Cameron McKenzie ’07, MBA’12 is helping reshape Puerto Rico’s financial future. It’s a position honor that carries great personal significance despite the unexpected emotional toll.

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.

January 16, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Graduate, Undergraduate

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Babson students on Babson's snowy campus

Technology Meets Compassion: Uwill Founder Brings Mental Wellness Solutions to College Students Babson lessons helped create Uwill, a mental wellness platform for college students in immediate need, says founder Michael London ’92.

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.

January 8, 2025

Tagged Advice, Alumni, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Student Life

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

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