Tag: Social Innovation

Delivering Dignity: How a Babson Entrepreneur Fights Period Poverty In this installment of Startup Stories, Ceylan Rowe MBA’22, founder of the Fihri Foundation, discusses the obstacles she has faced, the influence of Babson, and her advice for entrepreneurs.

By John Crawford

October 1, 2026

Tagged Alumni, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Social Innovation, Startup Stories, Startups, Graduate

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

2026-10-21 17:57:45

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.

By Bridget Johnston

February 5, 2026

Tagged DBA Profiles, Doctor of Business Administration, Social Innovation, Women's Leadership

Posted in Community

2026-10-21 13:20:54

Angela Randolph Named Faculty Director of the Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship

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

2026-10-20 21:06:23

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

2026-10-21 16:29:46

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

2026-10-20 09:10:11

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

2026-10-21 12:47:20

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

2026-10-21 13:20:54

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

2026-10-20 23:02:42

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

October 9, 2024

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

Posted in Babson Briefs

2026-10-18 20:59:25

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

October 8, 2024

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

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

2026-10-20 18:33:43