Tag: Social Innovation

A portrait of Debra Blair set against a background of headshots of the DBA students
Taking Meaningful Action to Support Leaders in the Not-for-Profit Sector Debra Blair DBA’28 brings her passion and care for both the autistic community and the not-for-profit industry to Babson’s Doctorate in Business Administration program, where she aims to drive meaningful change.
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February 5, 2026

Posted in Community

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.  
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November 19, 2025

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.
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November 18, 2025

Posted in Babson Briefs

Aerial view of the Babson campus
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.
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November 17, 2025

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.
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January 27, 2025

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.
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November 29, 2024

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.
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November 29, 2024

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.
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October 9, 2024

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.
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October 8, 2024

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.
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February 14, 2024

Posted in Community