Tag: Student Life
The Credit Habit: Babson Finance Students on Gen Z’s Growing Reliance on 'Buy Now, Pay Later'
From Coachella tickets to Taco Bell, "Buy Now, Pay Later" is a growing generational habit. Babson’s financiers of the future warn that without financial literacy, it can turn into costly dependence.
October 24, 2025
Posted in Insights
With a Little Help from My Friends: The Power of Peer Tutoring
Babson’s long-standing Peer Tutoring Program harnesses the power of students helping students. The program, which recently underwent a number of investments and improvements, trains peer tutors to coach students needing extra academic support.
October 22, 2025
Posted in Community
Ups and Downs: Life on the Rolling Campus of Babson
For students, staff, and faculty, the College’s rolling campus is an everyday part of the Babson experience. Nestled among the woods, buildings, and playing fields, the College’s hills add a certain charm and beauty to campus.
October 14, 2025
Posted in Community
Leading the Way: Babson Wellness Chief Elevates Well-Being Priorities in Higher Education
Ryan Travia, associate vice president for student success at Babson, issues a call to embrace well-being as central to student success in an upcoming book that offers a road map to leadership in student health.
October 8, 2025
No. 2 Again: Wall Street Journal Ranks Babson the No. 2 Best College for the Second Year in a Row
For the second year in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranked Babson as the No. 2 Best College in the United States, lauding the College for its impressive impact on student outcomes.
September 29, 2025
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights, Outcomes
After a 5-Year Entrepreneurial Odyssey, an Undergrad Returns to Babson’s Campus
As a sophomore, Jason Ou ’27 left campus during the pandemic. His departure set him off on an entrepreneurial odyssey, as he moved from one opportunity to another. Now, five years later, he is back on campus.
September 17, 2025
Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership
The Regular Crowd Shuffles In: Lunchtime at Trim
Trim Dining Hall may be a key part of everyday life for many Babson students, but a slew of faculty and staff members also make it part of their daily routine. At lunchtime, they file into the dining hall, seeking food and camaraderie.
September 4, 2025
Posted in Community
