Tag: Student Life

Kristi Girdharry, director of Babson's Writing Center, hosted writing instructors from more than 30 higher education institutions to discuss the impact of AI on writing and research. (Photo: Nic Czarnecki)
AI in Action: How Babson Students Use Technology to Transform Research and Business  Babson students discussed how AI transformed their academic and professional fields at a writing symposium hosted by Babson’s AI lab The Generator.
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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.
November 6, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Photo of Michael Prinkey outside the First Generation Student Success Office
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.
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Melissa Savignano
Writer
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

Posted in Community

Jake Bruce poses for a photo with his donuts
Donuts to Dollars: Babson Student Starts Food-Truck Franchise to Pay Tuition  First-year Babson student Jake Bruce runs a donut franchise, funding his education while gaining hands-on business experience.
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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 23, 2024

Posted in Community

Ford Cousin '25. Chloe Samaha '25, and Anastascia Yefimenko '25 made BostInno's 25 Under 25 list.
Entrepreneurs on the Rise: Three Babson Founders Make BostInno’s 25 Under 25 List  Meet three Babson entrepreneurs transforming their industries with innovative startups, earning recognition in BostInno’s prestigious 25 Under 25 list for 2024.
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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

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Outcomes

Aerial view of the Babson campus
Inside the Blank School’s Seven 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 seven centers and institutes.
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October 4, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Two students walking through campus
Babson Students Share Secrets to Navigating the College Transition A month into college, it’s OK to not have it all figured out. Fellow Babson students offer advice to first-year students navigating the adjustment.
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Melissa Savignano
Writer
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.
September 25, 2024

Posted in Community

Rishi Ajmera opens a door and welcomes visitors to the Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village
Babson’s New HELV Is Now Open for Business With the fall semester in full swing, Babson’s new Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village is now open. The College held a celebration to commemorate the landmark addition to campus.
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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.
September 18, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Caitlin Capozzi speaks at a podium
All About the Students: A New Role for a Campus Leader  A longtime campus leader, Caitlin Capozzi is now Babson’s vice president for learner success and dean of campus life. She reflects on her new role and the school year ahead.
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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.
September 9, 2024

Posted in Community

The exterior of the Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village
Investing in the Power of Education at the HELV Believers in the impact of education and of Babson, alumni have given their support to classrooms at the College’s new Herring Family Entrepreneurial Leadership Village. This is their story.
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.
August 30, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Students and President Spinelli hold up 2028 sign at the front gate
Unscripted Moment: Presidential Welcome In our new occasional series, staff photographer Nic Czarnecki shares the story behind a moment that caught his eye. On move-in day, he captured President Spinelli welcoming students at the front gate.
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August 29, 2024

Posted in Community