Tag: Undergraduate

Mark Breitbard holds a Babson pullover he received as a gift while Stephen Spinelli looks on
Five Observations from the Gap Brand CEO Mark Breitbard P’26, president and CEO of the Gap Brand, shared his insights with two classes and a fireside chat during a recent visit to campus.
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April 10, 2023

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Three students work at computers at a community center.
Alleviating the Stress of Tax Season The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program provides students with the opportunity to help people ease their tax-filing burden while also gaining real-world experience.
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Melissa Savignano
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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.
April 5, 2023

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2023 B.E.T.A. Challenge Finalists Selected Nine finalists will compete in Babson College’s 2023 B.E.T.A. Challenge, vying for more than $125,000 in cash, plus prizes.
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April 3, 2023

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Woman speaking on stage at TEDxBabsonCollege
Inspirational, Emotional Tales from the Edge at TEDxBabsonCollege Alumni and faculty speakers shared personal stories about how they used challenges to fuel their success at this year’s TEDxBabsonCollege.
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March 31, 2023

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Maria Herwagen ’23 stands in front of a classroom, speaking to students about how to make a portfolio
Job-Search Lessons: How to Make a Portfolio At Babson College, Maria Herwagen ’23 teaches her fellow students how to make a portfolio, an often underused tool in a job search.
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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.
March 28, 2023

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Brian Lawler and Sarah Anthony pose for a photo with friends at their wedding
News, Notes, and Nods: Undergraduates The latest news, notes, and nods from Babson’s undergraduate alumni in the Spring 2023 edition of Babson Magazine.
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March 20, 2023

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Side-by-side headshots of Tim Ryan and Reshma Kewalramani
Introducing Babson College’s 2023 Commencement Speakers Two extraordinary entrepreneurial leaders—Tim Ryan ’88 of PwC and Dr. Reshma Kewalramani of Vertex Pharmaceuticals—will address graduates at Commencement ceremonies in May.
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March 9, 2023

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One student lies under a weighted blanket in front of a group of students posing for a photo
What’s in a Name? For FME Ventures, It’s Part of Doing Business As Babson first-year students marketed their businesses at the annual FME Expo, they gave a behind-the-scenes look at choosing a name for their ventures.
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March 8, 2023

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Rows of students in graduation cap and gowns sitting and smiling while confetting falls.
Babson Undergraduates Earn Their Highest Starting Salary Ever With a business curriculum that also prioritizes the liberal arts and sciences and experiential learning, Babson students are distinctively and immediately set up for career success.
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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 22, 2023

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A group of people stands, posing for the camera, with some holding a Babson flag
Babson Students Work to Improve Health Care in Rwanda After taking a trip to Rwanda, a group of Babson students are spending the semester working on health projects meant to leave a lasting impact on the country’s people.
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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 17, 2023

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