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Babson Trustee Ramón Mendiola ’86, P’20 ’21 ’23 Recognized with Progress Medal Babson College Trustee Ramón Mendiola ’86, P’20 ’21 ’23 has been recognized by the Society for Progress with one of seven Progress Medals.

By Thought & Action Staff

November 19, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Leadership, Social Innovation, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Babson Briefs

LISTEN: Food Insecurity, Nutrition, and the Power of Leadership In the third episode of Season 2 of “From Problems to Possibilities,” hear how Jeni Wheeler MBA’05 is using business modeling and social entrepreneurship to turn crisis into opportunity, creating a sustainable system that rescues food and nourishes families in need.

By Thought & Action Staff

November 18, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Social Innovation, Graduate

Posted in Babson Briefs

Inside the Blank School’s Eight Centers and Institutes With its world-class centers and institutes, the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership continues to expand its impact and influence. Here’s a look at the Blank School’s eight centers and institutes.

By Thought & Action Staff

November 17, 2025

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Family Entrepreneurship, Franchising, Health Innovation, Social Innovation, Student Life, Tech Entrepreneurship, Technology, Women's Leadership, Artificial Intelligence

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

A group of Tanzanian students pose for a photo with their certificates

5 Things We Learned Teaching Entrepreneurship in Tanzania Mateo Acosta-Rubio ’27 and Tadeo Acosta-Rubio MSEL’24 share their experiences and lessons from a transformative volunteer trip to Tanzania as part of the Institute for Social Innovation’s Youth Entrepreneurship Program.

By Mateo Acosta-Rubio ’27

January 27, 2025

Tagged Class of 2024, Class of 2027, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Social Innovation, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Composite portraits of Moris Castillo, Walter Weekes Jr., and Sarah Wilson

Good Fellows: Creating Value in the Community by Serving on Nonprofit Boards Students and alumni in the Babson Board Fellows program create social value by serving as nonvoting members of nonprofit boards.

By Kara Baskin

November 29, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Experiential Learning, Graduate, Social Innovation, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Patrick Clarke smiles for a photo outdoors near water

An Ocean of Opportunity to Make a Difference Inspired by the natural wonders of Cape Cod, Patrick Clarke ’09 gives back by investing in marine conservation with his purpose-driven brand, Cape Clasp.

By Erin O'Donnell

November 29, 2024

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Social Innovation, Alumni

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Kaitlyn Pristawa ’26 Earns Second Place at UNITE 2030 Changemaker Summit Kaitlyn Pristawa ’26 won second place at UNITE 2030’s Changemaker Summit, pitching an innovative program aiding migrant children with PTSD.

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.

October 9, 2024

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Social Innovation, Undergraduate

Posted in Babson Briefs

Jarrad Turner holds a certificate while standing next to Cheryl Kiser

How a Babson Program Helped Inspire an Army Veteran to Make a Bigger Impact After attending a Babson executive certificate program, Army veteran Jarrad Turner decided to take his career in a new direction, one he hopes will have a greater impact on his fellow veterans’ lives.

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.

October 8, 2024

Tagged Career, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Social Innovation, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Babson faculty, students and alumni on the Serengeti during a trip to Tanzania.

In Photos: Teaching Entrepreneurship in Tanzania Babson students and alumni captured a volunteer trip to Tanzania on cameras provided by Canon. The resulting pictures tell a powerful tale.

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.

February 14, 2024

Tagged Class of 2023, Class of 2024, Class of 2025, Entrepreneurship Education, Social Innovation, Student Life, Entrepreneurship

Posted in Community

Cheryl Kiser Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Education Cheryl Kiser, the founding executive director of the Institute for Social Innovation at Babson College, received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Education at the Vibha Ray of Light Gala.

By Thought & Action Staff

December 11, 2023

Tagged Social Innovation

Posted in Babson Briefs

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