The Top 50 Schools That Get Down to Business Sep 10, 2008
First on the list of 25 for undergraduate schools is the University of Houston, and among the 25 ranking graduate programs, Babson College leads the pack. Babson College and Drexel University were second and third, respectively, in the undergraduate category. (PR Newswire)
Another angle for looking at schools, and symbols do count Sep 10, 2008
For this snapshot of schools, the magazine compiled data from varied sources (officials, web sites, state education department) and handed them to Babson College Professor/Research Director I. Elaine Allen to handle calculations using a set of brain busting methods and variables to manufacture a metric used to launch into the (at least for this sorely strained brain) strenuous task of comparison. Efficiency is a key factor in what should be the everlasting Pursuit of Excellence, if that pursuit... (Braintree Forum, MA)
China Too Costly for Manufacturers Sep 9, 2008
H. David Hennessey, a professor of marketing and international business at Babson College, near Boston, told Moneynews that the country is looking at Vietnam and North Korea as possible alternative manufacturing sites because the labor rates were significantly less than in China. 2008 Newsmax. (Newsmax)
BHS among 50 brightest high schools Sep 4, 2008
The information was given to I. Elaine Allen, research director of the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship at Babson College, who calculated the rankings using a weighted average of cost and performance data over a period of several years. The school placed 19th in cost-efficiency and academic performance. (Burlington Union, MA)
Dover residents named as hospital overseers Sep 4, 2008
DeMarco holds a BS from the University of Florida and an MBA from Babson College. He and his wife, Debbe, have three grown children and live in Dover. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Murphy has taxes on mind in GOP state rep. run Sep 3, 2008
Murphy has three undergraduate degrees from Northeastern University, a masters from Babson College, and has completed executive programs at Duke University, the University of Virginia and the University of New Hampshire. Murphy worked for 12 years in the private sector for Pneuno Dynamics, General Electric and Honeywell Information Systems, North American Operations. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Bellemore, Gulls down Babson in opener Sep 2, 2008
- Junior forward (Manchester, N.H.) tallied a goal and an assist as Endicott College defeated Babson College, 2-0, in the season opener for both teams on Monday afternoon in Beverly, Mass. Endicott, The Commonwealth Coast Conference preseason favorites, struck twice in a two-minute span in the second period to seal the win. (Ecgulls.com)
Letters for the week of Aug. 28, 2008 Aug 30, 2008
This past year, Women of Means received the CVS Caremark Heroes in Women s Health Award, the Boston Business Journal Champions in Health Care award and I have been recognized with an honorary degree from Babson College. Thanks so much to the Wellesley community who have provided tremendous support to the organization. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Around Town -- Visit leads to new habits Aug 29, 2008
Congratulations to the following graduates: Charles Maclean, BS in business administration from Babson College; Geoffrey Anderson, BS in business administration from Babson College; Sean Whitney, with honors from Cushing Academy; Katherine Walsh, Cushing Academy; Lesley Smith, doctor of physical therapy at the MGH Health Professions commencement; Erin Helen Feeney,BA in art education and sculpture from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design; Jonathan Lincoln, cum laude, from the College of... (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Theyre young and energized about alternative energy Aug 29, 2008
The goal for Emergent Energy Group is to help any community, private land owner, municipality, any entity that is interested in alternative energy, to get off their feet to educate them, help them and minimize the impact of this alternative energy generation, said Jacobs, Emergent s 20-year-old director of business development and a junior at Babson College. The only partner to not attend Tufts University, Jacobs joined the others to help with the business aspect of Emergent. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Endicott aims for six in a row, favorites in preseason Aug 28, 2008
Endicott opens its season on Labor Day (Monday, September 1st) as the Blue and Green take on Babson College at Endicott Stadium. Game time is slated for 3:00 p.m. in Beverly, Mass. (Ecgulls.com)
Beverly among smartest high schools in Boston area Aug 28, 2008
Babson College Professor Elaine Allen compiled the data. Beverly was slightly ahead of neighbor Salem High School, at 47, and behind Hamilton-Wenham High School at 31. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Patrick Tracey traces the roots of his family's mental illness Aug 27, 2008
Oldest sister Elaine was once engaged to Babson College graduate Edsel Ford II, great-grandson of Henry. But after the family moved to Providence, and then Patrick and Millie divorced, their unfortunate inheritance began to catch up with them. (Boston Globe)
CRLS named one of best public schools in state Aug 26, 2008
Professor I. Elaine Allen, research director of the Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship at Babson College calculated the rankings using a weighted average of cost and performance data over several years. Specifically, she used correlation analysis, factor analysis, standardization of scores, and Grey relational analysis to create a common metric for comparison. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
U.S. News & World Report Names Babson #1 in Entrepreneurship - 12th Consecutive Time Aug 23, 2008
Babson College in Wellesley, Mass ... Babson grants BS degrees through its innovative undergraduate program, and grants MBA and custom MS and MBA degrees through the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College ... SOURCE Babson College. (PR Newswire)
Babson alum's business plan receives kudos Aug 21, 2008
Five years ago, the Babson College alum decided to turn that trash into gold ... Yes, it s great to be involved in a national competition where they have recognized our hard work, but really it s not the most important thing, said Poss, who received his master s degree from Babson College in 2003. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Bentley loaded with local talent Aug 21, 2008
New appointments at Babson College. New appointments at Babson College include Waltham resident Jeremy Viens as assistant men's basketball coach, Stefanie DeSimone as manager of the Babson Skating Center, Krystin Ojala as assistant athletic trainer, Clayton Reed as head coach of the Alpine ski team, and Needham resident Amy Lampe as game-management coordinator and assistant sports information director. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Why Not Community College? Aug 18, 2008
I still treasure my notes from his classes, and they helped me tremendously when I went on to earn my B.S. and M.B.A. degrees from Babson College. Over the years, I've come to view community colleges and other two-year institutions as the Cinderella story of our education system--doing the hard work, quietly, without much fanfare. (Forbes)
Manic Monday: Annual golf tournament, hockey Hall of Fame induction on tap at Tedesco Aug 17, 2008
Whear, who went on to earn All-American status at Babson College, still holds the record for most saves made in a season by a MHS goaltender, turning aside a mind-boggling 428 shots during his junior season (1975-76). As a senior, Whear, who recently stood on his head while earning consensus MVP honors at the Jason Garfield/MHS alumni game played in April, was the backbone of the 1976-77 MHS squad who captured the Northeastern Conference playoffs and almost derailed eventual state champion... (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Honors: Aug. 14 Aug 15, 2008
The following Brookline students graduated from Babson College in Wellesley with master of business administration degrees on May 17: Mariano Aycinena, William Aguilera, David Beard, Colin Fox, Satoshi Kurihara, Kristin Lorenzo, Yasukazu Matsumoto, Michi McDonough, Chinmoy Mishra, Arjun Mithal, Naoki Ogiwara, Samuel Polk, Craig Snyder, Shaun Steingold, Yaniv Tesler and Samuel Williams ... Alexander A. Prokaev of Brookline earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration, cum laude,... (Brookline TAB, MA)
Allie Moore Joins Newport Creative Communications as Account Manager Aug 12, 2008
(Photo: ) Allie is a recent graduate of Babson College where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a double concentration in Strategic Management and Literary and Visual Arts. Allie graduated Summa Cum Laude in her respective concentrations. (PR Newswire)
The Pan Mass Challenge 2008 Aug 12, 2008
I stood in Wellesley in the campus of Babson College. I stood with a couple thousand other riders. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Babson College Cosponsors 2008 DIANA International Research Symposium on Gender and Entrepreneurship Aug 9, 2008
Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship at Babson College will cosponsor the 2008 DIANA International Research Symposium on gender and entrepreneurship that will take place on November 4, 2008 in Belfast ... Babson College in Wellesley, Mass ... Babson grants BS degrees through its innovative undergraduate program, and grants MBA and custom MS and MBA degrees through the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College. (PR Newswire)
Wellesley graduates Aug 8, 2008
Babson College recently conferred bachelor of science degrees in business administration to the following Wellesley residents: Jeffrey J. Peterson, cum laude; and Travis A. Dewire. Western New England College. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Gardeners' Guild to blossom under Cathy's care Aug 8, 2008
She went on to study business and accounting at Babson College. He attended Merrimack. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Academic achievements Aug 7, 2008
On Saturday, May 17, 2008, Babson College conferred Bachelor of Science degrees in business administration on 383 students ... Aaron Kneiss earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Backpack (Aug. 7) Aug 6, 2008
On Saturday, May 17, Babson College conferred bachelor of science degrees in business administration on 383 students, including Toby N. Schreiner of Sherborn. Locals make UMass-Amherst honors. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
More of this story Aug 5, 2008
Brenner earned an MBA in Finance from The Olin School of Business at Babson College, a master s degree in Shakespearean Literature from The University of Warwick, England, and an undergraduate degree in English Literature and Government from Georgetown University. Reached by email late Sunday, Brenner s mom Linda said that her daughter- in-law Emily has spoken with her son. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Around Town -- Business is closing, but life Around Town goes on Aug 1, 2008
Darcy Doyle recently joined Gearon Hoffman as senior art director. Thu Jul 31, 2008, 05:00 PM EDT. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Scott Blanchard Named Assistant Volleyball Coach Jul 31, 2008
After two seasons with Brown, he spent one season as an assistant coach at Northeastern University (Boston, MA), followed by two seasons as the head coach at Babson College (Wellesley, MA). For the 2000 season, Blanchard returned to the high school scene. (Brownbears.com)
Residents volunteer in Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Jul 31, 2008
Volunteers are also given the option of volunteering on Saturday and riding Sunday on a for-volunteers-only, 84-mile route from Bourne to the Babson College finish line in Wellesley. To become a volunteer, a virtual rider or make a financial contribution to the PMC through a rider or volunteer, visit pmc. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Neighbors (July 31) Jul 30, 2008
On Saturday, May 17, the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College conferred master of business administration degrees on 495 students, including Robert Campanella, Sang Hyun Cha and Thuy Tran, all of Needham. Harsha Prabhala graduated recently from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore with a master s degree in biomedical engineering from the Whiting School of Engineering and a bachelor s degree from Whiting School of Engineering and Kriegler School of Arts and Sciences in... (Needham Tab, MA)
Save My Brain! Jul 28, 2008
Schragis tells the several hundred of us gathered in our "classroom," an auditorium at Babson College in Wellesley, that "there is no homework, no exams, you can't fail, and you've already earned an A." Today's classes will be political science, psychology, history, and cosmology. I know something about all these things, and in two of them, I think I know quite a bit. (Boston Globe)
Retiring police major boastslongest town service tenure Jul 26, 2008
The recipient of numerous awards and commendations, Chapman is a graduate of the National Academy of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and of the Command Training Institute of Babson College. Among his traits, Chapman is known for his encyclopedic knowledge of the town, its residents, and its occasionally eccentric history. (New Haven Register, CT)
Police log for the week of July 24 Jul 25, 2008
On July 15 at 12:18 p.m., David P. Lewis, 43, of 444 Harrison Ave., Boston, was arrested and charged with disturbance of schools or assemblies and trespassing at Babson College; giving police a false name; trespassing at the Wellesley Country Country Club; obtaining drugs by fraud; and having one outstanding warrant out of Quincy District Court stemming from charges of assault and battery and giving a false name, and another out of Newton District Court involving a charge of intimidating a... (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Lancer 1 Inc. founder to speak at Inventors Conference Jul 22, 2008
Peters has appeared as a guest speaker in many schools and businesses around New England, including Babson College in Wellesley. Loading commenting interface. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
New law seeks to slow drag racers Jul 19, 2008
Two Babson College students died last year in Wellesley while allegedly racing a third student, whose drag-racing charges are still pending. Two drivers from Rhode Island died last November on Interstate 95 in North Attleborough in a fiery crash after clipping each other's cars while racing at speeds approaching 100 miles per hour. (Boston Globe)
Dont even think about throwing out the frying oil! Jul 19, 2008
As Babson College continues efforts to go green, one of its initiatives is converting the vegetable oil used to prepare food for the camps on campus to energy ... While hundreds of boys and girls in Babson College s camps chow down on French fries during lunch this summer, something else a biodiesel processing plant cleans up the leftover kitchen grease. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Obituary: Walter McCarthy Jul 15, 2008
Following his graduation from East Boston High School he entered the Navy and served as a radioman for the remainder of World War II. He continued his education at Bentley School of Finance, earned a Bachelor s Degree from Northeastern University and later completed an MBA at Babson College. Mr. McCarthy married the former Dorothy C. Love on April 19, 1952, and the couple made their home in Nashua, NH, while he was employed with Sanders and Associates. (Medfield Press, MA)
Why Is Venture Capital Still A Boys' Club? Jul 14, 2008
"There's lots of work to do on education [that helps not to] limit women's thinking about business," says Patricia G. Greene, provost of Babson College and a founding member of the Diana Project, a research group focusing on women and the venture capital industry. "Too often, we teach women to how to run a small start-up. Who decided it should be small?". (Forbes)
In U.S., high cost of driving ignites online classes boom Jul 13, 2008
Enrollments in online classes expanded rapidly early in this decade, but growth slowed in 2006 to less than 10 percent, according to statistics compiled last year by researchers at Babson College in Massachusetts. Some recent increases reported by college officials in interviews were much larger, which they attributed to the rising cost of gasoline. (International Herald Tribune)
Paragon Lake Secures $5.8 Million in Series A Financing Jul 8, 2008
Paragon Lake was founded by two entrepreneurs out of Babson College and the team has rapidly grown to include alumnus of some of Boston's most successful high tech companies. About Canaan Partners: Canaan Partners invests in visionary entrepreneurs and provides them the networks, insights and operational guidance required to build high-performance technology and healthcare companies. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Incubator polishes gem of an idea Jul 6, 2008
Their plan was to head west after graduating from Babson College last spring, to set up an e-commerce business that would connect consumers with makers of custom jewelry. The pair were clearly rising stars: BusinessWeek included them in a list of "America's Best Young Entrepreneurs," and they won Babson's annual business plan competition. (Boston Globe)
Here Come the Featuretisements Jul 4, 2008
He went to Babson College to major in finance and entrepreneurship, then quit half a year after getting venture funding for BlueTie. Two years ago he began experimenting with ads inside BlueTie's e-mail and calendar software. (Forbes -- Technology)
For Babson students, their posse becomes their lifeline Jul 3, 2008
For 11 new graduates of the Babson College Class of 2008, their posse was the lifeline that led them to success. These students are members of the Posse Foundation, an organization that awards college scholarships to students from urban public schools. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Bolton residents to volunteer in the PMC Jul 1, 2008
Volunteers are also given the option of volunteering on Saturday and riding Sunday on a for-volunteers-only, 84-mile route from Bourne to the Babson College finish line in Wellesley. To become a volunteer, a virtual rider, or make a financial contribution to the PMC through a rider or volunteer from your town, visit www. (Bolton Common, MA)
Not your father's nicknames when teens talk to parents Jun 28, 2008
Sarah Switlik, 18, a Babson College student from Princeton, N.J., said her mother, Pam, wasn't thrilled at first when Sarah called her P-Money. "Initially my mom said, 'Really, Sarah,' exasperatedly. Now when she's texting she signs off, 'Love, P$.' It makes her feel like one of the girls.". (Boston Globe)
Needham's female coach in a Little League of her own Jun 26, 2008
Barry, 24, originally of Malden, played Little League baseball when she was a child and was on the varsity softball team for Babson College. During her senior year, she was the team s starting catcher and co-captain, helping the team capture its conference championship and a trip to the NCAA Division III tournament. (Needham Tab, MA)
Town looks to curb speeding Jun 26, 2008
Most recently, two Babson College students died in April 2007 after crashing into a tree on Forest Street. Alternatives to extending the curb idea were brought up. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Around Town June 19 -- Schools end is good and bad Jun 20, 2008
Mario is also a faculty member at the Mass Bankers School of Financial Studies at Babson College and serves on the Massachusetts Bankers Education Committee. Best of luck in your new position. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Built to succeed: Girls lacrosse team earns three straight NEC titles with a prepared approach to the sport Jun 20, 2008
The Sachems went on to win the state title, defeating Norwell at Babson College June 10. But Coach Coyle was not really surprised by her own team s continued winning habits. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Babson MBA Grads Name Rangan Tops for Teaching Excellence Jun 20, 2008
Wellesley - Babson College management professor Srini Rangan was presented the Thomas Kennedy Award for personifying teaching excellence at the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business ... Babson College in Wellesley, Mass ... Babson grants BS degrees through its innovative undergraduate program, and grants MBA and custom MS and MBA degrees through the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
ONE SEASON: Three state championships Jun 20, 2008
The Sachems took down a talented Norwell squad in the state championship, 9-8, at Babson College last week. Ten seniors can make or break you, and this year we had a committed class, said Ontso. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Conference teaches entrepreneurship lessons Jun 18, 2008
Babson College conference at UNC provides lessons for entrepreneurship - Triangle Business Journal ... Babson College conference at UNC provides lessons for entrepreneurship ... His view was just one of hundreds offered at this year's Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference, an annual event that brings together academics to reveal their latest findings or theories. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Neighbors (June 19) Jun 17, 2008
Keleher received a bachelor of arts in economics from Boston College and a master in business administration from Babson College. He lives with his wife in Needham. (Needham Tab, MA)
All in the family Jun 17, 2008
Green, who teaches family business management at FDU and at Babson College in Massachusetts, said "half of my students are women. We're getting rid of all the old myths: that women aren't as competitive as men; that they can't handle stress; that they worry more about the family than the business.". A big mistake families make is giving all their children an equal ownership stake in the business, even if only one or two of the kids actually work for the company. (NJ.com -- Times)
Norwood not such a bargain Jun 16, 2008
For instance, instead of erecting a temporary gym, Wellesley could investigate using gym facilities at Babson College during the construction process. Quigley said the MSBA made clear to Norwood that it wants the town's project to meet the agency's guideline of no more than 185 square feet per student. (Boston Globe)
NAHS Class of 2008 graduate list Jun 14, 2008
Kristen Steigerwald Babson College. Christopher Surette UMASS - Lowell. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Epping High School names top 10 seniors Jun 13, 2008
Melissa was accepted at Bryant University, Babson College, Saint Anselm College and Seton Hall University and plans to attend Bentley College where she plans to major in accounting. Brian Zukas is the son of Kevin Zukas and Linda Zukas. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Lady Clippers fall just short against Winchester in State Final Jun 11, 2008
Babson College, Wellesley. Another bounce here, a draw control there and perhaps one less call from the refs and it could have been a magical evening. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
At last! Sachem girls lacrosse are state champions Jun 11, 2008
Winchester captains Kyla Tucci, Courtney Tavener, Meg Sullivan and Chrissy Ockerbloom look over the state championship trophy after Tuesday night's 9-8 win over Norwell in the Division 2 girls lacrosse state final at Babson College ... Facing old nemesis Norwell the team that beat the Sachems in the 2005 and 2006 Division 2 state finals Winchester finally finished the deal, topping the Clippers from the South Shore, 9-8, in a dramatic championship game at Babson College. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Winchester girls lacrosse headed to state finals Jun 10, 2008
The Sachems are now 19-1-2, and will play Tuesday night against South Champion Norwell at Babson College. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Third time may be a charm Jun 8, 2008
Fulop had come to the United States from Venezuela, where he'd started two companies while still in his teens, and then dropped out of Babson College to dive head-first into the entrepreneurial mosh pit of the late 1990s. He started a company to stream software to PCs. (Boston Globe)
Melrose woman appointed to Girl Scouts board Jun 7, 2008
Palmer received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and her MBA from Babson College. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts serves 45,500 girl members and 17,000 volunteers. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Lady Clippers beat Duxbury 19-11 to become South Champs Jun 7, 2008
The Lady Clippers will now face the Winchester on Tuesday at Babson College with face-off due at 5:30pm. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
