The Babson community is a diverse and unique group of people from all walks of life, and it’s what fuels the entrepreneurial leadership approach in everything the College does—in Wellesley, Massachusetts and beyond.
Our first annual Inclusive Excellence Summit in April 2023 drew more than 100 Babson community members to celebrate Babson’s initiatives in diversity, equity, and inclusion and look to the future.
To address the increase of students seeking wellness services, we reimagined how we offer daily appointments and enhanced our resources through UWill.
The main reason Alex Adamson, a new assistant professor of philosophy, chose to work at Babson College is one that most entrepreneurs would immediately understand: freedom.
The goal of the Thai Graduate Club, which was officially launched last year and is a reflection of the rich student diversity that can be found at Babson, is to build connections across the college and to share Thai culture and community.
of all new staff hires were persons of color
of staff completed two DEI training programs: “Engagement with Diversity” and “Inclusive Communications”
Standing in Babson’s Knight Auditorium, before an audience of her College colleagues, Shakenna Williams ’94 spoke of the campus-wide collaboration and community required for DEI, referencing the famous African proverb: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
This year, we successfully onboarded an impressive cohort of new faculty members, marking a significant milestone as the largest full-time faculty ever assembled.
Their work stretches across eight of the 10 academic divisions and demonstrates the breadth of expertise—from philosophers to actuaries to marketing consultants to U.S. Coast Guard commanders—found in Babson’s classrooms.
Board of Trustees Chair Jeffery Perry '87, P'23, and President Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD deepened their commitment to One Babson through increased engagement and communication across the entire institution.
Invited to participate in Board of Trustee events/sessions this year
Launched new communication methods to drive engagement with faculty and staff with video
Lawrence P. Ward, Babson College’s vice president and dean of campus life, was named one of the 50 Most Influential Business Leaders of Color for Boston’s western suburbs.
For Jerry Epps, opportunity is everything. Babson College’s first director of vendor diversity has spent his life and career finding, maximizing, and even creating opportunities—for himself and others.
LaTosha Brown asks the Babson community 'Can we lead with love?' at the 20th annual Legacy Day event celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jeff Perry ’87, P’23, chair of the Babson Board of Trustees joined faculty members, Lauren Beitelspacher (Marketing) and Rich Hanna (Marketing) in an inspiring episode. Perry takes us on a journey that began nearly 40 years ago when he attended Babson's Management Expo, a transformative summer program for Black and Latino students.