Kerry Murphy Healey Park

Global diversity and perspectives play a critical role in shaping and defining our community.

Our diverse student body includes current students from more than 80 countries and an international alumni network with more than 44,000 alumni in 128 countries. Kerry Murphy Healey Park celebrates Babson’s long-standing commitment to global diversity and impact. Visitors arriving on campus are greeted by the Babson World Globe and flags representing the global diversity and mindset of our student body, providing inspirational green space for community members to gather to collaborate in line with Roger W. Babson’s vision. The vision for Kerry Murphy Healey Park included 100 flagpoles to provide a visual reflection of the diversity of Babson’s international student body and a Centennial Walkway with historical markers that tells the story of our first 100 years.

The flags in Centennial Park are designed to be a fluid representation of our student population, based on citizenships of enrolled international students (non-immigrant visa holders), U.S. dual citizens and U.S. permanent residents). Students provide the College with citizenship information through the admissions process.

Flags will be displayed in alphabetical order (starting with A) during the fall semester and reverse alphabetical order (starting with Z) during the spring semester. This will enable the flags for all countries of current students will be flown at some time during each academic year. The USA, Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Babson flags will be flown continuously in the park, and all flags get taken down and stored over the winter months. The Glavin Office in cooperation with the Registrar’s Office and Facilities confirms the list of flags each semester based on enrolled students and finalized campus statistics.  

The College recognizes that our global diversity extends beyond citizenship. Many students, staff and faculty identify with countries and cultures outside of their citizenship, further bringing perspectives and experiences that enrich our campus community.  

Inquiries about the flags can be directed to the Glavin Office.