Famous Alumni
This Babson alumnus got his MBA from Babson in 1992 and is the current president of Babson College
President Spinelli
In 2010 Babson’s mascot was given this iconic name
Biz E. Beaver
This fall tradition, dating back to 1947, honors Roger Babson with music, carnival games, and apple-themed treats.
Founders Day
Our founder Roger Babson is buried on campus
True
This famous alumnus cofounded Home Depot and has been the owner of the Atlanta Falcons since 2002
Arthur Blank
This Freshman dorm building was originally a Children’s Convalescent Hospital before being bought by Babson and turned into a dorm
Forest Hall
At the end of fall semester, right before exams, this dining hall opens for a late-night meal served by faculty and staff.
Late Night Breakfast
Babson College is ranked 10th in the country on LinkedIn’s alumni network rankings
False (3rd)
This famous alumnus founded the home security company Ring and was a student in President Spinelli’s class
Jamie Simonoff
In the 1960’s this Boston professional sports team occasionally used Babson’s facilities for practices and games
Boston Celtics
This famous spring race goes through the town of Wellesley and is frequented by Babson students every year.
Boston Marathon
Babson is the oldest College in Wellesley, MA
False (Wellesley College)
David Heath ‘05 is a cofounder and current CEO of this apparel brand known mainly for their socks and philanthropic business model
Bombas
During the 1994 World Cup, Babson served as the training headquarters for this International Soccer powerhouse
Argentina
This school-run event is a highlight of the spring semester for many Babson students and was headlined by Flo Rida last year.
Spring Concert
Babson’s rotating globe is the holder of the Guinness World Record for largest rotating globe
False 2nd. (Eartha, Garmin headquarters, Yarmouth ME)
Princess Marie of this Scandinavian country graduated from Babson with her MBA in 1997
Denmark
Roger Babson's fascination with this scientist, famous for discovering gravity, led him to dedicate a room of memorabilia to him in Horn Library.
Isaac Newton
This signature Babson entrepreneurship event gives student and alumni founders just three minutes and three slides to pitch their business ideas to a live audience.
Rocket Pitch
Babson College was originally called "Babson Institute" before being renamed.
True (Babson Institute 1919–1969)