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Entrepreneurs pitch their venture on a stage at the B.E.T.A. Challenge semifinals

What’s in a Name? The Stories Behind This Year’s B.E.T.A. Challenge Semifinalists A venture’s name sets the stage for its identity and purpose. As the B.E.T.A. Challenge semifinalists prepare to pitch on April 16, we explore the meaning behind their names and what they represent.

By Vannessa Rodriguez

April 9, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Class of 2024, Class of 2025, Graduate, Startups, Undergraduate, Class of 2028

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

Stephen McElroy sits with students around a table

A Bridge to Babson: Easing the Transition for First-Year Students Babson’s Bridge Program gives support to first-year students who may feel less prepared for the start of college. The goal is to make sure that students, whatever their backgrounds, are set up for success.

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.

March 27, 2025

Tagged Campus, Class of 2025, Class of 2026, Faculty, Undergraduate, Class of 2027

Posted in Community

First-Year Students Inspired by the Intersection of Business and the Liberal Arts and Sciences Pulitzer Prize winner Matthew Desmond came to campus to discuss how to combat poverty in America. First-year students share their big-picture takeaways.

By 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.

March 5, 2025

Tagged Arts, Campus, Class of 2028, Undergraduate

Posted in Community

Babson first-year students showed off their FME ventures at the Len Green Recreation and Athletics Complex during the annual FME Expo last week. (Photo: Nic Czarnecki)

AI Joins the Team: How FME Students Are Learning to Use Generative AI First-year Babson students harness AI to develop and launch their FME ventures—gaining an edge in the evolving entrepreneurial landscape.

By 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.

March 3, 2025

Tagged Undergraduate, Faculty, Entrepreneurship Education, Startups

Posted in Insights, Outcomes

Two students shadow box in a fitness studio

Ring the Bell: Working Out with the Babson Boxing Club In the Babson Boxing Club’s popular classes, students learn self-defense, gain confidence, and grasp how to roll with the punches, both literally and figuratively.

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.

February 28, 2025

Tagged Campus, Class of 2025, Class of 2026, Entrepreneurship, Student Life, Undergraduate, Class of 2027

Posted in Community

Babson Team Places 7th at Rotman International Trading Competition Babson College placed seventh out of 35 leading international universities at the 2025 Rotman International Trading Competition in Toronto.

By Thought & Action Staff

February 26, 2025

Tagged Class of 2025, Finance, Graduate, Undergraduate

Posted in Babson Briefs

Graduates from the Class of 2024 throwing their caps in the air during commencement in May 2024

Babson Undergraduates Once Again Report Highest Starting Salary Ever For the third year in a row, the most recent graduating undergraduate class reports the highest starting salary ever for a Babson class. Read more about the Class of 2024 professional outcomes.

By 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 18, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Career, Undergraduate, Class of 2024

Posted in Outcomes

Régine Jean-Charles speaks at a podum in front of a large screen

Illuminating MLK’s Legacy and the Women Who Shaped It At Babson’s Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Day celebration, keynote speaker Régine Jean-Charles shares insights on justice, critical thinking, and the power of community.

By 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.

February 14, 2025

Tagged Alumni, Campus, Faculty, Graduate, Student Life, Undergraduate, Diversity and Inclusion

Posted in Community