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Student-Run Investment Banking Program Creates Path for Career Success
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.
What the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Teaches Entrepreneurs
What the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Teaches Entrepreneurs » Babson finance experts detailed lessons for startup hopefuls following the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history.
Students Win 3rd-Straight Local CFA Institute Research Challenge
Students Win 3rd-Straight Local CFA Institute Research Challenge » Babson students won CFA Society Boston’s local research challenge for the third consecutive year, and the fifth time in the last seven years.
New Grads Helping Grads Grant Makes Major Difference
New Grads Helping Grads Grant Makes Major Difference » Nurain Yasim MSF’22 faced hardship growing up in Malaysia. She is the inaugural recipient of a new Babson College grant for graduate students with financial needs.
BeSure Wins Inaugural Babson FinTech Startup Pitch Competition
BeSure Wins Inaugural Babson FinTech Startup Pitch Competition » Mahdi Rahideh, Giorgio de Camargo Andrade Bonachela, Qadeer Shahbaz ‘23, and Santiago Coppoletta ‘23 from the group BeSure won the inaugural Babson FinTech Startup Pitch Competition, sponsored by BlueSnap. The group also took home $1,000 in cash prizes for its fintech idea.
Gabriel Papa ’23 Wins 12th Annual Babson Trading Competition
Gabriel Papa ’23 Wins 12th Annual Babson Trading Competition » Gabriel Papa ’23 recently won the 12th annual Babson Trading Competition, which attracted 48 students to the finance lab at the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance at Babson College.
New Faculty Class Brings Vast Knowledge Base to Babson
New Faculty Class Brings Vast Knowledge Base to Babson » The new academic year features the largest group of new faculty in Babson history. Meet the newest 19 faces on campus.
Babson Experts on How to Recession-Proof Your Finances
Babson Experts on How to Recession-Proof Your Finances » With fears of a recession looming in the United States, Babson College finance professors offer their thoughts and advice on navigating the turbulent financial times.
Cutler Center Becomes Academic Member of Mass Fintech Hub
Cutler Center Becomes Academic Member of Mass Fintech Hub » The Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance at Babson College has become an academic member of the Mass Fintech Hub, a collaborative and cross-disciplinary working group of technology innovators, financial service and investment leaders, academics, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Edmunds Named Honorary Professor at Peruvian University
Edmunds Named Honorary Professor at Peruvian University » Babson Professor John Edmunds was named an honorary professor at a Peruvian university for his outstanding academic and professional career.
Networking Brings the Classroom to the Real World
Networking Brings the Classroom to the Real World » Babson students attended the annual Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting in person this year, finding themselves among top industry professionals.
Babson Places Second at Van Berkom John Molson Small-Cap Case Competition
Babson Places Second at Van Berkom John Molson Small-Cap Case Competition » A team of four Babson College undergraduate students—Tyson Corner ’22, Gabriel Papa ’23, Ryan Watts ’23, and Nathan Watts ’23—placed second at the Van Berkom John Molson Small-Cap Case Competition in Montreal, the College's highest finish in the annual competition.
Babson Team Wins Local CFA Institute Research Challenge
Babson Team Wins Local CFA Institute Research Challenge » Babson College won CFA Society Boston’s local research challenge for the fourth time in the past six years.
What Bond Rating Upgrades Mean to Babson College
What Bond Rating Upgrades Mean to Babson College » With strong financial management during a challenging time, Babson recently received a pair of upgrades, reflecting the highest bond ratings in the College’s history.
How to Take a Company Public
How to Take a Company Public » Reflecting on a recent IPO, Flywire’s Mike Massaro ’00 and NASDAQ’s Karen Snow ’93 share their insights on how to take a company public.
Beyond Rate of Return: Babson Changes Investment Strategy
Beyond Rate of Return: Babson Changes Investment Strategy » Babson has long enjoyed a strong, well-performing endowment. Now, the College is looking to earn more from its portfolio than just a high rate of return.
Generating a 28% Return: Investment Advice from Students with the Babson College Fund
Generating a 28% Return: Investment Advice from Students with the Babson College Fund » Members of the Babson College Fund generated a 28 percent return on investment while managing a portion of the College’s endowment in 2020.
The Volatility Surrounding GameStop Stock Explained
The Volatility Surrounding GameStop Stock Explained » What is going on with GameStop? Cutler Center Managing Director Patrick Gregory breaks down and explains the volatile week in the stock market.
What Is a Stock Split? 3 Things to Know
What Is a Stock Split? 3 Things to Know » What is a stock split? Finance expert Professor Laurie Krigman explains the incentives of stock splits as they relate to Apple and Tesla’s recent moves.
Crunching the Numbers at the Cutler Center
Crunching the Numbers at the Cutler Center » As Babson College’s Cutler Center for Investments and Finance turns 20, we take time to tally up its legacy.
Ready to Entrepreneur, Young Students Spend Summer with Babson
Ready to Entrepreneur, Young Students Spend Summer with Babson » The time for innovation is now. Babson has set out to galvanize budding entrepreneurs around the world through its new, virtual summer programs.
Vying for First in a Volatile Market
Vying for First in a Volatile Market » A global crisis and an unsteady stock market coincided with Babson’s Stock Picking Competition, providing students an experiential learning opportunity.
On Campus with Eric Crawley MBA’09
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On Campus with Eric Crawley MBA’09 » “It’s incredibly motivational," Eric Crawley MBA’09 says of his work coaching finance students as a member of the Cutler Center Mentor Program.
Taking Trading Strategies to Toronto
Taking Trading Strategies to Toronto » Members of the Babson Trading Team followed up on last year’s top performance with one of their highest finishes in recent history.
Learning the Art of a Stock Pitch
Learning the Art of a Stock Pitch » As part of the Babson College Fund, students commit two semesters to develop their investment research skills while managing a portion of the College’s endowment. While presenting a stock pitch in class is common, pitching to legendary investor Peter Lynch is a rare opportunity.
New Finance Lab Opens in Babson Commons
New Finance Lab Opens in Babson Commons » Joined by one of the most well-known investors of all time, Peter Lynch H’96, the Babson College community celebrated the grand opening of its reimagined Finance Lab at the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance.
The Rise and Future of Financial Innovation
The Rise and Future of Financial Innovation » Financial technology startups have changed the way we manage our money. But what does the future hold for the industry?
Can the Financial Markets Make the World a Better Place?
Can the Financial Markets Make the World a Better Place? » Erika Karp’s investment firm helps clients make a social impact with their money. Babson recently honored her with the Centennial Social Innovator Award.
Exploring the Future of Finance at Boston FinTech Week
Exploring the Future of Finance at Boston FinTech Week » This month, students and alumni joined the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance and Babson Boston for Boston FinTech Week. The focus? How technology will affect the future of financial services.
The Rise of Cyber Currency, Artificial Intelligence, and Strategies for Women’s Entrepreneurship
The Rise of Cyber Currency, Artificial Intelligence, and Strategies for Women’s Entrepreneurship » Babson recently welcomed a new professor of finance, and faculty members wrote books on the growth of cyber currency and women’s entrepreneurship.
More Money Savvy with Babson Financial Literacy Project
More Money Savvy with Babson Financial Literacy Project » The Babson Financial Literacy Program gives young adults a head start on personal finance with straightforward information that helps them achieve their goals.
Major Change for Asset Managers, Says SEC Chairman
Major Change for Asset Managers, Says SEC Chairman » Jay Clayton, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, visited Babson Boston to share his insights on anew regulation a decade in the making.
Two MBA Students Named to Poets & Quants Best and Brightest
Two MBA Students Named to Poets & Quants Best and Brightest » Two of Babson’s top MBA students have been recognized nationally by Poets & Quants as the best and brightest from the Class of 2019.
Looking for a Stock Tip? Invest in Entrepreneurs
Looking for a Stock Tip? Invest in Entrepreneurs » Entrepreneurs take the long view when leading companies, says Babson Professor Joel Shulman. That way of thinking produces results for their companies and the people who invest in them.
Investing in the Future with Patrick Gregory
Investing in the Future with Patrick Gregory » Patrick Gregory—lecturer, institutional portfolio manager, and campus leader—discusses the importance of real-world application in the classroom.