Unveiling Babson’s Presidential Portraits

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For the past 100 years, Babson has benefited from the wisdom and guidance of remarkable leaders, from its inimitable founder, Roger Babson, to the Presidents Emeriti who shared their wisdom, stories, and lessons at the Centennial Presidents’ Fireside Chat. To celebrate all these Presidents have done to shape Babson’s first century, the College honored them by commissioning presidential portraits. The portraits were unveiled during the fireside chat.

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