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For First-Generation Students, New Initiatives and Office Bring Resources to the Forefront As Babson’s first manager of First-Generation Student Success, Michael Prinkey draws from over a decade of mentorship experience.

By Melissa Savignano

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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.

| November 1, 2024

Tagged Campus, People of Babson, Student Life, Undergraduate, Diversity and Inclusion

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Leslie Chiu on the Intersection of Business and the Arts Leslie Chiu recently was promoted to associate dean of campus life, overseeing BabsonARTS, which she led as director since 2019.

By Hillary Chabot

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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.

| August 13, 2024

Tagged Arts, Entrepreneurship Education, People of Babson, Babson Magazine

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Cindy Klein Marmer on Building Connections and Helping Entrepreneurs In a host of roles, Cindy Klein Marmer MBA’02 has worked with students to build relationships and solve problems. Now, as the interim executive director of the Blank Center, she reflects on her opportunities and impact over her 20 years on campus.

By Victoria Dalton | August 12, 2024

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Education, People of Babson

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Anjali Wali ’09 Keeps the Alumni Community Connected As the director of regional programs and annual giving at Babson, Anjali Wali ’09 has a unique perspective and opportunity to connect with fellow alumni.

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.

| July 29, 2023

Tagged Alumni, People of Babson, Babson Magazine

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Jerry Epps: Maximizing Opportunities for Diverse Suppliers After 42 years at Boston Children’s Hospital, Jerry Epps has put Babson at the forefront of supplier diversity as the College’s first director of vendor diversity.

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.

| June 8, 2023

Tagged Diversity and Inclusion, People of Babson, Campus, Babson Magazine

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Ali Markson’s Heart Is in College Mental Health Ali Markson brings deep experience and a passion for college mental health to her role as director of counseling and psychological services at Babson College.

By Wendy Schoenfeld | April 24, 2023

Tagged Advice, Babson Together, Campus, People of Babson, Student Life

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Margaret Jones: Coaching Graduate Students to Career Success For Margaret Jones, senior associate director of the Graduate Center for Career Development, helping students get hired is more than just a job.

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 21, 2023

Tagged People of Babson, Career, Graduate

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Smaiyra Million: Paving the Way for Women Leaders, Entrepreneurs The executive director of the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship helps women entrepreneurs reach their dreams at Babson College.

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 16, 2023

Tagged Women's Leadership, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, People of Babson, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship

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Denicia Ratley: Supporting Students of All Faiths As Babson’s director of Religious & Spiritual Life, Denicia Ratley provides safe spaces for students to explore and express their faith identities.

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.

| January 18, 2023

Tagged People of Babson, Student Life, Campus, Babson Magazine

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Andy Moutinho: Navigating the Challenges of the Pandemic Safely As the senior director of operations in the Facilities Management and Planning Department, Andy Moutinho and his team have been particularly critical over the past two years as he has helped the College navigate the challenges of the pandemic

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 1, 2022

Tagged Campus, People of Babson, Babson Magazine

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