WE ARE BABSON. WE BELIEVE:
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS CORE TO HUMANITY.
We each carry within us vast potential to create new solutions, act on our values, and impact the world in positive and powerful ways.
BABSON CAN UNLEASH AND AMPLIFY THIS POTENTIAL TO HAVE IMPACT.
With a developed entrepreneurial mindset, training, and inspiration, people everywhere can create lasting value for ourselves, our communities, and the world.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS THE MOST POWERFUL DRIVER OF POSITIVE CHANGE.
Entrepreneurship is the most powerful tool there is to confront and overcome today’s challenges and create new opportunities.
HOW WE LEARN, TEACH, AND OPERATE MUST EVOLVE.
We each must continually reinvent ourselves by acquiring new skills and knowledge. Colleges and universities also must reinvent themselves, engaging learners more deeply, co-creating relevant, experiential learning and real problem-solving opportunities.
WE CAN HAVE IMPACT EVERYWHERE.
We can educate and act across geography, across politics, across demographics, and across the lifespan.
THERE IS NO CHOICE BETWEEN SOCIETAL AND ECONOMIC VALUE.
We must have both. Each creates and strengthens the other. Finding, developing, and scaling opportunities that do both, simultaneously, is the ultimate challenge of our time.
WE MUST BREAK BARRIERS TO ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY.
We can create value for everyone, everywhere. There can be no edge. Everyone should have access to opportunities, and to the tools for learning and untethered self-determination.
WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER.
We can achieve more when we move powerfully together, respecting and trusting each other, developing and strengthening networks, and connecting with diverse, multiple, even unlikely partners in order to accomplish shared goals.
A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The 2024-2025 academic year at Babson College was a momentous one.
Babson ascended once again to the stellar position of The Wall Street Journal’s No. 2 best college in the United States—on the heels of last year’s historic No. 10 ranking.
Babson has long asserted our place as the global leader for entrepreneurship education as evidenced by our decades-long recognition as the No. 1 school for entrepreneurship by U.S. News & World Report. To once again earn recognition as a top college in the country speaks to our status as a leader beyond entrepreneurship.
Our status as the No. 2 best college in the country is a signal to the world that the study of entrepreneurship has transcended business education. To be an entrepreneur is to be an innovative changemaker in any field or industry. It’s to be a champion for progress where our world needs it most. To be an entrepreneur is to be a leader who takes charge in the face of adversity without fear of uncertainty—traits that our society especially needs today.
As a lifelong entrepreneur and the president of Babson College, I am inspired by the passion and creativity of our community and proud of the many impacts we have outside of our campus. Babson’s global community of more than 46,000 alumni and our network of students, parents, and friends includes entrepreneurial leaders of all kinds who harness the power of their Babson education to make the world a better place.
That impact is evidenced by the many ways Babson students engage with our beloved neighbors in Wellesley and Needham. Your hospitality and embrace of our community play a special role in elevating the Babson experience. Your communities’ support of Babson undoubtedly played a role in our ascension to the No. 2 best college in the country.
I invite you to read this year’s Community Impact Report to explore and celebrate Babson’s many achievements. Our progress and momentum are thanks to you and our collective commitment to Babson College.
President
Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD
RANKINGS AND ACCOLADES
To Babson, rankings are a reflection of our commitment to innovation and the impact our students make across industries. This is how Babson College is continuously seen as one of the best undergraduate schools in the country that also has one of the best MBA programs in the U.S.
BEST COLLEGE IN AMERICA
JOURNAL, 2025 #2
THE WALL
STREET
1
FOR THE FOLLOWING RANKINGS
IN CAREER PREPAREDNESS
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, 2024
IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL (28 YEARS)
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2024
MBA PROGRAM (32 YEARS)
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2025
FOR RETURN ON INVESTMENT, BUSINESS SCHOOLS
PAYSCALE, 2024
IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NORTHEAST
GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, THE PRINCETON REVIEW, 2024
BABSON’S FINANCIAL IMPACT
Babson spends a significant amount on products and services from Wellesley and Needham businesses each year.
$5,521,469
$1,318,733 in property taxes Employee
Residents of the Needham and Wellesley communities make up a sizable portion of the Babson faculty and staff 72 61
$13,316,840 total resident income
Babson paid to the Town of Needham, due to the North Hill Needham Inc. retirement community, located on land owned by Babson.
$11,062,447 in Wellesley and Needham
We use local vendors and contractors whenever possible:
$41,681,320
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Students Connect with Local Businesses at the Annual Organization Fairs
At the start of the fall and spring semester, Charles River Chamber of Commerce businesses in Needham and Wellesley were invited to participate in the Undergraduate Student Organization Fair. Local businesses such as The Swellesley Report, YogaSix, Roche Bros., London Harness, and Playa Bowls Wellesley came to campus and participated in the fair, which had approximately 1,000 students in attendance and represented more than 100 campus groups. The businesses that participated gave out samples, gifts, or coupons for students to use.
Local Babson Alumni Businesses:
• Modern Shade Décor: Richard T. Flynne ’09, Founder
• Parlato Electric: Stephen J. Parlato ’80, Founder
• Volante Farms, David W. Volante ’03, Co-owner
• Café Mangal, Mehmet Ozargun ’02, Co-owner and Chef
• Crackerjack Communications, Ginny Walker Caggiano ’91, Founder
• Fells Market, Peter Katsikaris ’88, Owner and Manager
• Hoffman Insurance Services Inc., Robert S. Hoffman III ’60, P’00, President
• Rebecca Masland Photography, Rebecca A. Masland MBA’80, Owner
• Kertzman & Weil, LLP, Amy Reich Weil ’87, Partner
• Creating Homes LLC, Michael W. Lohin MBA’07, Founder and CEO
• O’Neil Jewelers, Steven N. Varriale MBA’73, Owner
• Wellesley Asset Management Inc., Greg Miller MBA’72, P’14, CEO & Founder
• Tee Stock Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Teresa Stock ’86, Founder & Owner
• Boston Mortgage Solutions LLC, Darren Franco M’00, Principal
• Brian & Company Inc., Brian Hickman MBA’02, Owner
• Ampersand Capital Partners, Dr. David Quentin Anderson MBA’99, PhD, Founder & Owner
• Law Offices of Matthew D. Borrelli, Matthew D. Borrelli ’98, Attorney, Founder
• Falcon Accounting Services, Karen E. Wetmore ’76, MBA’88, President
Strategic Planning with Needham Public Schools
In October 2024, more than 60 stakeholders from the Needham community—including students, teachers, parents, alumni, staff, administrators, School Committee members, Town leaders, community organization members, and representatives from local businesses and higher education—gathered at Babson College for a special event to envision the school’s future strategy.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Caroline Daniels, Professor of Practice at Babson College’s Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship, presented compelling research on future trends and strategies in entrepreneurship and innovation. The session centered around five core values of Needham Public Schools, involving creative thinking and problem solving, responsibility and resilience, and communication and collaboration.
The insights Dr. Daniels presented were insightful and inspiring and have significantly broadened our perspective on the complex and ever-changing world our students will soon navigate.”
—
Dan Gutekanst, Superintendent of Schools, Needham Public Schools
Babson Welcomes Community Resource Dogs Gracie and Hero
In 2024, Babson welcomed two new community resource dogs into Babson’s Public Safety Department to join Roger, the beloved golden retriever who has served as a campus community resource dog since 2021. Gracie is a Goldador named after the wife of Babson College founder Roger Babson, and Hero, a specialized explosive detection dog, supports local events by providing mental health support and community engagement, as well as serving crucial roles at major events including Commencement, the Boston Marathon, and Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Be sure to come and say hello to our playful, furry friends if you spot them on campus!
Collaborating with Local Police and Fire Departments
From softball games to crisis response exercises, Babson convenes with Needham and Wellesley’s Police and Fire departments for opportunities to socialize, and most of all, prepare for any emergency and ensure the community’s response is cohesive and aligned.
Community Service with Local Organizations
In collaboration with The Institute for Social Innovation and its Community Action Programs, Babson staff and students participate in community service initiatives to help instill an entrepreneurial mindset in young minds. We partner with organizations such as:
• Framingham Housing Authority (Hoops and Homework)
• Cradles to Crayons Wellesley Community Sort
• WPS Institute of Newton
• Cradles to Crayons
• Boys and Girls Club’s Ready to Work Program
• Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Friends of the Homeless of the South Shore
• Harvard Square Church Meals
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
• Jewish Family Services’ TechMates
Babson partners with Framingham Housing Authority’s Hoops and Homework program. Twice a week, a team of eight Babson students mentor low-income elementary and middle schoolers in Framingham, helping them with homework and developing their skills and ambitions.
The Entrepreneurship Day, organized with the Boys and Girls Club of Boston, takes place at Babson’s campus and aims to instill Babson’s entrepreneurial mindset in middle school students from the Boston area. Babson students undergo two weeks of training on a curriculum tailored for this event before delivering the lessons. This year, seven Babson students and over 70 high schoolers participated in the program.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHTS
Babson Student Starts Food-Truck Franchise to Pay Tuition
Holden, Massachusetts, native Jake Bruce ’28 turned a gap year into a bold entrepreneurial venture by launching a DonutNV food truck franchise to fund his Babson education. Inspired by his father’s franchise consulting background, Bruce invested his tuition money into the business, serving fresh doughnuts and lemonade. Balancing academics and entrepreneurship, he’s learning real-world business skills while paying off his investment. His journey reflects Babson’s spirit of innovation, resilience, and hands-on learning.
If you are connected with a nonprofit organization and interested in learning more and getting involved in the Babson Board Fellows program, please contact Jen Faucon at jfaucon@babson.edu.
Good Fellows: Graduate Students Create Value on Nonprofit Boards
In accounting, I can apply what I’m learning directly to my business, which helps me understand the concepts better.”
— Jake Bruce ’28
The Babson Board Fellows program connects MBA students with nonprofit boards across Massachusetts, offering a unique opportunity to apply entrepreneurial skills to real-world challenges. From Boston to surrounding communities, fellows serve as nonvoting board members, contributing to causes like food insecurity and civil rights. Many of the fellows go on to secure a voting board membership after their fellowship tenure concludes. Moris Castillo MBA’24, for example, worked with the Lenny Zakim Fund in Boston, helping evaluate grant proposals and support grassroots organizations, and continues to do so as a voting board member today. This immersive experience not only strengthens local nonprofits but also empowers students to lead with purpose, reinforcing Babson’s commitment to social innovation and civic engagement throughout the Commonwealth.
How James Pidhurney MBA’08 Scored a $400K ‘Shark Tank’ Deal for Chalkless
New England entrepreneur James Pidhurney MBA’08 transformed his Babson education into entrepreneurial success with Chalkless, a grip-enhancing product designed to improve performance in sports, the military, or daily life. Drawing on skills honed through Babson’s Rocket Pitch and entrepreneurial training, he confidently pitched on “Shark Tank,” securing a $400,000 deal from Kevin O’Leary and Rashaun Williams. Babson’s hands-on learning and emphasis on adaptability prepared him for the high-pressure environment, helping turn a classroom concept into a nationally recognized business.
Tina Opie and Babson at the Massachusetts Conference for Women
Oprah, Caitlin Clark, and Babson.
Tina Opie, associate professor of management, highlighted Babson College’s presence at the 20th annual Massachusetts Conference for Women in December 2024. The sold-out conference at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center featured legends such as Oprah Winfrey, emerging icons such as basketball star Caitlin Clark, and leaders across the spectrum of business and society.
Opie spoke in personal terms about finding work-life balance and prioritizing different things at different seasons of your life. She also emphasized the importance of being vulnerable in the workplace (carefully) and using that vulnerability as a strength to make connections and build relationships.
Donna Levin Speaks at The Boston Globe’s Working Mothers Summit
Donna Levin, Babson’s own co-founder of Care.com and CEO of the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, joined leaders at The Boston Globe’s 2025 Working Mothers Summit in March to discuss the urgent need for affordable childcare and systemic support for working families. Her insights highlight the need for stronger support systems to ease the burden on working families. At Babson, we believe the future of leadership must be inclusive and innovative. We are proud to have Levin leading the charge in shaping a more supportive future for all.
SUD Sprint: Voices of Innovation
This past year, organized by the Kerry Murphy Healey Center for Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Babson Health Entrepreneurial Leader Network launched a virtual speaker series to advance innovation in substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and treatment. Open to the public, these events bring together healthcare entrepreneurs to share insights, challenges, and practical advice, fostering collaboration and inspiring impactful solutions.
Real-World Consulting Experience with Axiom Learning
As part of Babson’s Undergraduate Management Consulting Field Experience (MCFE), a team of five students partnered with Axiom Learning, an edtech company focused on personalized K–12 education with a location in Wellesley. In Fall 2024, the students applied classroom knowledge to a real-world challenge—developing strategic sales recommendations to help Axiom expand its impact on underserved and neurodiverse learners through its innovative LEAP platform and digital curricula.
Does your organization qualify to be part of Babson’s MCFE program? Learn more and explore ways to work directly with our students by visiting our website:
The Swellesley Report Features Babson Startup Klonos
Babson students William Schulhof ’27 and Justin Jin ’28, who met in a 2023 English class at Babson, co-founded Klonos initially to preserve memories through AI. Joined by Joseph Rizzo of Bentley, they evolved the idea into a platform that helps small businesses create multilingual digital avatars. Backed by an Nvidia accelerator program and valued at $15M, Klonos is making personalized, accessible AI a reality for organizations of all kinds and sizes.
NOTABLE MOMENTS & MILESTONES
Babson Ranks #2 Best College in the U.S. by The Wall Street Journal
This past year, Babson College celebrated the #2 college in the U.S. by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 Best Colleges ranking— an extraordinary leap from #10 the previous year. This ranking reflects Babson’s exceptional student outcomes, including high graduation rates and strong post-graduate earnings. The WSJ’s updated methodology emphasizes real-world impact, and Babson’s hands-on, entrepreneurial curriculum stood out—especially its signature first-year startup experience, Foundations of Management & Entrepreneurship. Scoring 91.9 out of 100, Babson now ranks just behind Princeton and ahead of Stanford and Yale, affirming its place among the nation’s most elite institutions.
Groundbreaking New Babson Research Advances the Field of Entrepreneurial Leadership
This recognition is an important signal that entrepreneurship has grown to be recognized as a core competency across academia and beyond— something we have known all along. Babson’s status as the second-best college signals the world needs entrepreneurial leaders now more than ever.”
— Babson President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD
In March 2025, a team of Babson faculty published research offering the first academic model of entrepreneurial leadership. The research proposes entrepreneurial leadership as a game-changing solution that could have a long-term impact for businesses and organizations of all kinds. Drawing on interviews with over 80 leaders across industries and geographies, the research identifies five core practices—including embracing ambiguity, mobilizing others, and continuous learning—that enable leaders to drive innovation in uncertain environments. These insights are now informing Babson’s curriculum, executive education, and thought leadership, reinforcing our mission to prepare students to lead with agility, empathy, and impact.
The research paper was co-authored by the following Babson faculty members: Scott Taylor, Andrew Corbett, Wendy Murphy, Jeffrey Shay ’87, MBA’91, Keith Rollag, and Danna Greenberg.
Babson Announces Dr. Ariel C. Armony as New Provost and Executive Vice President
This year, Dr. Ariel C. Armony joined Babson College as Provost and Executive Vice President. Formerly at the University of Pittsburgh, Armony brings global experience and a commitment to inclusive education, both essential pillars of the Babson experience. Now living near campus, Armony walks to work daily, engaging with students and faculty along the way. Known for his approachable leadership and passion for international collaboration, Armony already is becoming a familiar face in the Babson community, and we look forward to all the advancements that will come with him as Provost in the years ahead.
Babson Hosts Global Entrepreneurship Conference
In fall 2024, Babson College welcomed over 700 entrepreneurship educators from 20 countries for the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) Conference. Hosted by the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, the event fostered collaboration on topics like innovation, AI, sustainability, and equity. The event strengthened Babson’s role as a global hub for entrepreneurial education and created meaningful connections between local community members and international thought leaders.
New Babson Podcast Explores Entrepreneurial Leadership in Action
This past year saw the launch of Babson’s new podcast, From Problems to Possibilities: Entrepreneurial Leadership in Action. The series features candid conversations with global leaders who exemplify Babson’s entrepreneurial leadership practices, such as embracing ambiguity and motivating others to act. Podcast guests include executives from companies like IBM and the Boston Celtics, as well as leaders in industries including advertising and healthcare. Give it a listen! Find the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon.
You really appreciate the work it takes to host this when you’ve done it yourself. Everything Babson does is top quality. Reputationally, Babson is so strong that I know everybody was excited to have Babson host this year.”
— Bruce Leech, executive director of the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center at DePaul University
Transformations in Post-Graduate Education
Babson Launches the Doctor of Business Administration Program
In fall 2024, Babson College launched its first Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program, expanding its impact on entrepreneurial leadership and applied research. Designed for experienced professionals, the part-time, hybrid program equips students to tackle complex business challenges through rigorous research and real-world application. With a focus on entrepreneurial thinking, the DBA supports Babson’s mission to advance practice-oriented scholarship that drives innovation and societal value. This milestone marks a significant step in Babson’s evolution as a global leader in graduate business education.
The students interested in Babson’s DBA are intellectually curious, highly skilled leaders who want to learn more while in the company of like-minded peers. Graduates will be able to apply what they’ve learned directly to their work, whether they remain in their current roles, start new ventures, or transition into academia.”
— Sebastian Fixson, founding academic faculty director of the DBA program
Expanding Our Commitment to Professional & Executive Education
Babson On-Demand™ makes Babson’s top-ranked entrepreneurship and business courses accessible anytime, anywhere. Through these selfpaced courses taught by top Babson faculty, learners gain the tools, skills, and insights to immediately transform their careers and drive impact within their organizations.”
—
Kelly Lynch, Executive Vice President, Babson College
In June 2025, Babson celebrated the launch of an expanded Professional and Executive Education portfolio to support corporate organizations and professionals at various stages of their careers. The new portfolio includes Babson On-Demand™, a collection of fully online and flexible courses with an emphasis on cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, innovation, and practical, in-demand business skills. One of the main goals of the new courses is to bring Babson to a wider audience, from corporate clients seeking to upskill and reskill their workforce to individuals pursuing personalized professional development courses.
Learn more about Babson’s new Professional and Executive Education offerings and get started.
A New Executive Lodge and Conference Center
Alongside this portfolio launch, Babson has officially begun the construction plans for a state-of-the-art, 77,600-square-foot Executive Lodge and Conference Center, set to open in 2027 and designed to support its growing professional and executive education programs and the community at large. This worldclass facility will feature IACC-certified classrooms, modern guest accommodations, and elevated dining spaces, creating a vibrant hub for global entrepreneurial learning and networking. Beyond enhancing Babson’s academic offerings, the center is expected to bring significant economic and cultural benefits to the local community—attracting business leaders, fostering innovation, and creating new opportunities for collaboration and growth in the region. We look forward to inviting our local community to the space and hosting various events in the new ballroom and dining facilities.
A Milestone Moment for Babson ELevates Campaign
This fall, the Babson ELevates campaign passed a significant milestone—$600 million, double its original goal set in 2019. The College has set a new ambitious goal of $750 million, to further support scholarships, new facilities, additional term chairs, and transformations across campus.
The ongoing success of the campaign is a tribute to the entire Babson community. And, everyone—alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends—has contributed to help support the College’s strategic initiatives and drive its success.”
— Edward Chiu, Governor Craig R. Benson Endowed Executive Vice President for Advancement
Sample renderings of Babson’s Executive Lodge and Conference Center
On the Cutting Edge with AI
In the past academic year, Babson continued to solidify its position at the forefront of AI in higher education. Whether in the classroom, with innovative research groups, at technology events, or through new resources for students, faculty, and staff, AI has been a ubiquitous tool for all community members across the Babson campus. Babson is equipping future leaders to harness AI ethically and effectively—ensuring graduates and the broader Babson community are not only tech-savvy, but also innovationready in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
Metropoulos Institute Dedication Marks New
Era for Innovation
In October 2024, Babson College officially dedicated the C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Entrepreneurship and Technology. This transformative initiative strengthens Babson’s leadership at the intersection of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurial education. The institute serves as a hub for interdisciplinary learning, research, and industry collaboration—empowering students to lead in a tech-driven world and reinforcing Babson’s global impact in shaping the future of business. Already in its first year, the institute hosted exciting events for the community and offered opportunities for students who want to continue advancing their technological innovations, ventures, and discoveries.
AI
Showcase Ignites Creativity at Babson
Hosted by the Metropoulos Institute, Babson’s inaugural AI Showcase spotlighted 20 student and alumni ventures using artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges—from AIgenerated fashion to mental health tools. Held at the Arthur M. Blank Center, the event brought together students, alumni, and faculty to explore AI’s entrepreneurial potential. The showcase affirmed Babson’s leadership in responsible innovation and its commitment to preparing changemakers for an AI-driven world.
For more information about The Generator’s programming and events open to the community, visit the Community section on babson.edu/thegenerator
COMMENCEMENT 2025
On May 17, more than 4,500 loved ones gathered to watch their beloved graduates cross the stage during Babson’s 2025 Commencement. Families, friends, and faculty cheered under the Isbrandtsen Field tent to honor the achievements of more than 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students. Speakers Linda Henry ’00, H’19 and Karen Clark Cole H’25 reflected on community, resilience, and leadership, and President Stephen Spinelli Jr. encouraged graduates to lead with purpose and empathy. The day marked a joyful milestone for the Babson community and its newest alumni.
I find it remarkable that the most powerful lessons I learned at Babson came not from a textbook but from my classmates—from my community. Then again, maybe it’s not so remarkable. The real point of Babson is not books and papers. It’s the community of people who pass through here every four years.”
— Linda Henry ’00, H’19, CEO and co-owner of Boston Globe Media
Undergraduate Class of 2025 Residents of Needham and Wellesley
• Diego Ante
• Nayla Ariwibowo
• James Fang
• Muya Guoji
• Carina Hu
• Sarah Ji
• Snowy Jiang
• Alex Leung
• Jennifer Li
• Vaughan Logan
• Albina Miloshi
• Maggie Noone
• Jakub Rokicki
• Luca Tschanz
• Junwei Zhang
• Justin Zhou
Graduate Class of 2025 Residents of Needham and Wellesley
• Shipra Aggarwal MSF
• Anitza Arellano MBA
• David Dusabirane MBA
• Kristoffer Engen MBA
• Maggie Fernandez MBA
• Tanisha Gandhi MSBA
• Benjamin Greenes MSBA
• Ishaan Jeloka MBA
• Eileen Manning MSBA
• Pooja Mehta MBA
• Kevin Murray MSF
• Michele Palestro MBA
• Patty Pytlik MBA
• Akshara Raje MBA
• Ruso Samunashvili MBA
• Vishal Shrivastava MBA
• Shreya Solanki MBA
• Jason Starr MBA
• Tsubasa Toda MBA
• Vitor Ungari MBA
• Civee Wang MSF
• Chris Weirup MBA
• Asri Wijayanti MBA
• Amy Yang MSBA
• Heidi Ziobro MBA
BabsonARTS
BabsonARTS provides a wide range of programming for the campus community and beyond that includes theater, dance, music, film, literary and visual arts. Led by BabsonARTS director Samantha Gambaccini, BabsonARTS produces and presents student and professional artists on campus, brings dynamic speakers who share insights on the connections between business and creativity, and provides students, staff, and faculty with opportunities to engage professional arts in the Greater Boston area.
Christina Crochetiere ’25 and Cherry Shi ’27 perform at the Babson Music Collective Spring 2025 Concert for Babson and surrounding community members. Photo by Kyle Soule ’27.
Connect with BabsonARTS
Community Engagement
BabsonARTS is proud to regularly host many local organizations in its sought-after venue, the Richard & Sandra Sorenson Center for the Arts, including Wellesley Theater Project (Wellesley), Total Eclipse Dance Studio (Needham), Charles River Ballet Academy (Needham), and Kinetic Dance Studio (Norwood).
Planning already is underway for Fall 2025 programming, all of which will be free and open to the public. Contact BabsonARTS at babsonarts@ babson.edu to receive the season brochure mailed out for each semester or to be added to the monthly digital newsletter that shares upcoming events each month during the academic year.
Transdisciplinary artist collective MASARY residency in Fall 2025 included site-specific installations around Babson using sound, light, interactivity, and performance. Photo by Aram Boghosian.
BABSON ATHLETICS
Nearly $500K Raised for Babson Athletics in Annual Barefoot Challenge
The Babson community came together in early March to raise $472,657 for the College’s student-athletes and athletics programs in its annual Barefoot Challenge. These gifts provide funding for team travel, new training equipment and technology, assistant coach positions, leadership development, and mental health resources.
Babson’s Doubles Team
Nets Second Tennis National Title
For the second year in a row, Olivia Soffer ’25 and Matia Cristiani ’26 made history by claiming the NCAA Division III national championship in women’s doubles tennis. They are Babson’s first female national champions. Over the last three seasons, they reached three consecutive doubles finals and compiled an overall record of 81-8.
Soffer was selected as the Division III Honda Athlete of the Year finalist for women’s tennis.
Hometown Athletes
• Sarah Ji ’25, women’s golf (Wellesley)
• Eileen Manning ’24, MSBA’25, women’s lacrosse (Needham)
• Connor Roy ’28, men’s alpine ski (Wellesley)
• Alex Stoddard M’25, men’s basketball (Wellesley)
Babson Wins Third Consecutive NEWMAC
Men’s Presidents Cup
Babson College captured its third straight NEWMAC Men’s Presidents Cup in 2025. The men’s teams earned three tournament titles, two regular-season championships, and placed in the top four in six of eight sports. With 9.21 points, Babson edged out MIT and Springfield—continuing a strong run of athletic success.
Joey Flannery ’17 Elected to Small College Basketball Hall of Fame
Joey Flannery ’17, Babson’s all-time leading scorer and now associate head coach of Babson’s men’s basketball team, was elected to the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame. A two-time national player of the year, Flannery led Babson to the 2017 NCAA Division III title and was inducted into the Babson Athletics Hall of Fame in September 2024.
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