Tag: Undergraduate

Babson Team Extends Winning Streak at Local CFA Institute Research Challenge  Babson College students have won CFA Society Boston’s local research challenge for the fourth consecutive year, and the sixth time in the last eight years.
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February 20, 2024

Posted in Babson Briefs

Myles Spence, giving two thumbs up, and Kat DeLorean sit in a classroom
Babson Students Go Back to the Future with DeLorean Next Generation  In a brand management class, Babson students offer a helping hand to an iconic automaker, which is rebranding itself as a not-for-profit car company with an emphasis on education.
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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.
February 16, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Three students in a crowd of students at commencement
Undergraduate Class of 2023 Reports Highest Starting Salary in the College’s History After finishing an undergraduate career that began with a pandemic, the Babson Class of 2023 pivots into their post-grad careers with the highest starting salary ever.
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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.
February 15, 2024

Posted in Outcomes

Four Babson students sit in a theater full of conference attendees
What a Career in Retail Might Look Like Babson students attended a New York City conference of the National Retail Federation Foundation. The experience allowed them to think about a future career in retail.
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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.
February 8, 2024

Posted in Insights

Two students work on projects involving paper and cardboard in a boisterous classroom
A New Landmark Study Examines the Impact of the Babson FME For the first time, researchers examine Babson’s signature course, the FME, and show how it builds resiliency and an entrepreneurial mindset in students.
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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.
February 5, 2024

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Oleksandra Mukha ’26 and Emily Truszkowski ’26 greet Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan
Finance Students Drive the Discussion with Bank of America CEO  Babson students often moderate discussions with industry leaders. Here’s how two Babson finance students prepared to host the CEO of Bank of America.
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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.
February 2, 2024

Posted in Community, Outcomes

Four portraits of Posse Scholars side-by-side
The Enduring Impact of Babson’s Posse Scholars For 20 years, Babson College’s partnership with the Posse Foundation has provided opportunity and opened doors for students in New York City with leadership potential. Here, we catch up with four exemplary Posse alumni to illustrate the immeasurable impact on the scholars, the College, and their communities.
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January 17, 2024

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

A collage of photos of people on campus during the day
All in One Day: What Happens on Campus From sunrise to way past sunset, Babson’s Wellesley campus buzzes with activity—from the classrooms to the Commons, from the dining hall to the creative spaces, from the community meetings to the athletic fields. Here’s what happens during one typical September day.
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Eric Beato
Editor / Writer
Eric Beato
Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.
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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.
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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.
December 20, 2023

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posing for a team photo and holding a banner, the Babson United Rugby Club celebrates winning the national championship
Babson Wins Second Rugby National Championship Playing in Houston for its second national title of 2023, the Babson United Rugby Club pulls off a last-minute victory, cementing its status as the best small college rugby program in the country.
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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.
December 14, 2023

Posted in Community

Babson College resident assistants
Babson’s RAs: Building Bonds Beyond Residence Halls Babson resident assistants (RAs) guide their fellow students, and juggle academics and RA duties, while gaining leadership 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.
December 14, 2023

Posted in Community