Community Messages

Dear Babson Community,

Welcome to a new academic year at Babson. This new beginning reminds us that our community is one where entrepreneurial leadership is not just taught, but lived.

The global social and political environments remain tense. Higher education is clearly caught in the vortex of concerns. I am proud of the respectful and sophisticated discourse and behavior on our campus. I encourage everyone to continue upholding the College’s tradition of intense intellectual and emotional debate delivered with respect for opposing views.

The fall brings with it a sense of renewal. Whether you’re returning to advance your educational journeys or joining us for the first time, you are part of a community that believes in the power of innovation, the strength of collaboration, and a shared responsibility to lead with purpose.

Entrepreneurial leadership is about more than starting businesses. It’s about solving problems, creating value, and making a difference in the world. It’s about seeing opportunity where others see challenge, and acting with courage, creativity, and compassion. It is about building enduring relationships. These values are embedded in all that we do at Babson.

Babson is also a community that cares for one another. As we pursue bold ideas and navigate complex challenges, we know that empathy, inclusive excellence, and respect are the cornerstones of entrepreneurial leadership. We’re at our best when we lift each other and lead by example.

I encourage you to embrace the full Babson experience. Take risks, ask questions, build something new—and support those around you. Together, we will continue to shape a future defined not only by success, but by significance.

In anticipation,

Steve