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The Web of Humanity: How a Babson Alumnus’ Foundation Transforms Lives Around the World Joe Hoffman ’75 founded the KNL Foundation to help the disadvantaged. As an entrepreneurial leader, he brings together those with “open hearts” to make a difference.

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.

December 19, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Global, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Heidi Neck Awarded the Trailblazer Award in Entrepreneurial Education Presented by Bowie State University, the Trailblazer Award honors educators who shape the way entrepreneurship is taught around the globe

By Thought & Action Staff

November 25, 2025

Tagged Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Global

Posted in Babson Briefs

Collaborative Global Student Challenge Creates Almost 1,000 New Business Ideas The winners of the 2025 Collaborative Global Student Challenge attend Babson Build to further advance their ventures addressing the world’s most important goals.

By Thought & Action Staff

July 28, 2025

Tagged Babson Academy, Babson Collaborative, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Education, Global

Posted in Community

Babson Collaborative Global Summit Honors Member Achievements Annual awards were presented at the Babson Collaborative Global Summit in Paris, the largest summit to date with 74 participants from 29 member institutions.

By Thought & Action Staff

July 21, 2025

Tagged Babson Academy, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Education, Global, Babson Collaborative

Posted in Babson Briefs

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

A Babson student on a trip funded by the Babson Social Innovation Fund.

Tulsa to Tanzania: Social Innovation Fund Offers Access to Experiences and Opportunities Babson’s Social Innovation Fund helped Makayla Fleming ’25 turn global experiences into purpose-driven career goals.

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 7, 2025

Tagged Global, Student Life, Undergraduate, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community

Impressive Lineup of Speakers Set for Babson Connect Worldwide in Tuscany Prominent entrepreneurial leaders, alumni, and faculty will highlight the ninth edition of Babson Connect Worldwide on March 27–29 at Castelfalfi in Tuscany.

By Thought & Action Staff

March 24, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Global, Faculty

Posted in Babson Briefs