Tag: Global

A group of entrepreneurship students from Sardinia pose on the Babson College campus
Babson Helps Sardinia Students Take Home New Way of Thinking Talent Up is a program from Sardinia that brings entrepreneurs to college campuses to learn business in a new way. After almost two years of planning, the program lands at Babson.
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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.
March 23, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

A bunch of medical professionals, including Gary Wasserson in the center, sit around a table for a meeting
An Entrepreneurial Leader in a Time of War The war in Ukraine moved Gary Wasserson ’77 to take action. Through relentless networking, the businessman has created a large support network to help Ukrainians in need.
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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 20, 2023

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Emmanuel Jal speaks to an audience in an auditorium
The Inspirational Journey of Emmanuel Jal Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier from South Sudan who became an entrepreneur and hip-hop artist, visited Babson and discussed the power of imagination to envision a better future.
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 15, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Babson Collaborative’s Growth Among Highlights of Babson Academy Impact Report The Babson Collaborative for Entrepreneurship Education reached new heights last year with a record number of members, according to the 2022 Impact Report of The Babson Academy for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurial Learning.
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March 8, 2023

Posted in Babson Briefs

A group of people stands, posing for the camera, with some holding a Babson flag
Babson Students Work to Improve Health Care in Rwanda After taking a trip to Rwanda, a group of Babson students are spending the semester working on health projects meant to leave a lasting impact on the country’s people.
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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, 2023

Posted in Community

Students sitting around a table with Turkish flag
Babson’s Turkish Community Unites After Earthquakes Shatter Country Students quickly mobilized to launch the Babson Turkish Student Association and collect donations to support recovery efforts.
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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.
February 16, 2023

Posted in Community

Babson College Named Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students Babson College was named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
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February 10, 2023

Posted in Babson Briefs

Deborah Dibal of Babson sits with four girls
A Student’s Story of Making a Difference in Nigeria A Babson student with family ties in Nigeria strives to make change in the African nation. In this personal account, she tells of visiting a Nigerian camp for displaced people.
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January 20, 2023

Posted in Community

Students line up at a buffet table full of Thai food
A Taste of Thai Culture The new Thai Graduate Club, an example of Babson’s rich student diversity, aims to build connections across campus and share Thai culture and community.
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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 12, 2023

Posted in Community

A woman entrepreneur works on her laptop while holding a phone
New GEM Report Recommends Action to Support Women Entrepreneurs The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor’s latest Women’s Entrepreneurship Report urges policymakers to understand and combat gender differences in entrepreneurship.
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November 18, 2022

Posted in Community, Insights