Babson College has had a global impact on business education through its pioneering approach to entrepreneurship education and commitment to fostering the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders around the world. Our alumni network of 44,000 now spans 129 countries, providing a unique global platform for collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing among entrepreneurial-minded individuals.
Babson Academy
Babson Academy aims to help educators around the world inspire their students to engage using an entrepreneurial mindset. Together, through entrepreneurship, we can make a positive impact on communities, education, and the world.
This year, we continued to increase access to our programs, community, and resources, engaging with 262 educators and 707 students in 43 countries.
The collaborative's growth and success was just one of many highlights in the impact report that demonstrated the impact of Babson Academy, now in its fourth year of bringing together educators, institutions, and their students to advance entrepreneurship education on a global scale.
2022 IIE Andrew Heiskell Award
Babson Academy is recognized with the prestigious 2022 IIE Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in International Education in the category of Strategic Partnerships for the Babson Collaborative
Babson Students Making a Difference
Improving Healthcare in Rwanda
After taking a trip to Rwanda, 10 Babson students in the Global Health Innovation Lab spent the semester working on health projects meant to leave a lasting impact on the country’s people.
Taking on Climate Change
It was a busy year for Ela Gokcigdem ’24, who co-founded a youth organization focused on ocean conservation and then presented survey findings at the world’s foremost climate conference in Egypt.
Helping Turkey Recovery Efforts
Following the devastating earthquake and aftershocks that rocked Turkey, Babson students quickly mobilized to launch the Babson Turkish Student Association and collect donations to support recovery efforts.