Commencement is a joyous celebration for graduates, families, friends and the entire Babson community. We are working to create an experience that is meaningful, fun and safe. Please continue to visit this page for updates, or if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you in May and celebrating the Class of 2024!
– Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD
Watch highlights from Commencement 2024!
On a joyous day of accomplishment and aspiration, the Babson College community celebrated the Class of 2024 during the undergraduate and graduate Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 11, on its Wellesley campus.
Just before they marched across the stage and collected their diplomas, the College’s newest graduates were reminded of the importance of establishing and holding to values by the Commencement keynote speakers—renowned entrepreneurs Arthur M. Blank ’63, H’98, the owner and chairman of the Blank Family of Businesses, and Trustee Eric Johnson ’72, H’24, P’08 and his daughter, Erin Tolefree H’24, leaders of the Baldwin Richardson Foods Company.
The 2024 Commencement Speakers
Undergraduate Commencement Speaker
Arthur M. Blank ’63, H’98 (pictured left)will serve as this year’s undergraduate Commencement speaker. As the co-founder of The Home Depot, Arthur now owns and operates a large and diverse portfolio of businesses, including the nation’s largest golf retailer, PGA Tour Superstore, and the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS’s Atlanta United FC.
Graduate Commencement Speakers
For the first time in Babson’s history, we will have a joint graduate Commencement address delivered by Eric Johnson ’72, P’08 (pictured middle), Chairman of Baldwin Richardson Foods and Babson Trustee, and his daughter, Erin Tolefree (pictured right), President and CEO of Baldwin Richardson Foods.
Babson's Thought & Action website is where stories about the college live, from alumni who are venturing out on their own to highlighting the thought leadership of our faculty. And right now, it's the best place to read stories about the Class of 2024. Enjoy!
