Presidential Scholar Trivia '26

Famous Alumni

100

This Babson alumnus got his MBA from Babson in 1992 and is the current president of Babson College

President Spinelli

200

This famous alumnus cofounded Home Depot and has been the owner of the Atlanta Falcons since 2002

Arthur Blank

300

This famous alumnus founded the home security company Ring and was a student in President Spinelli’s class

Jamie Simonoff

400

David Heath ‘05 is a cofounder and current CEO of this apparel brand known mainly for their socks and philanthropic business model

Bombas

500

Princess Marie of this Scandinavian country graduated from Babson with her MBA in 1997

Denmark

Babson History

100

In 2010 Babson’s mascot was given this iconic name

Biz E. Beaver

200

This Freshman dorm building was originally a Children’s Convalescent Hospital before being bought by Babson and turned into a dorm

Forest Hall

300

In the 1960’s this Boston professional sports team occasionally used Babson’s facilities for practices and games

Boston Celtics

400

During the 1994 World Cup, Babson served as the training headquarters for this International Soccer powerhouse

Argentina

500

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

School Traditions

100

This fall tradition, dating back to 1947, honors Roger Babson with music, carnival games, and apple-themed treats.

Founders Day

200

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

300

This famous spring race goes through the town of Wellesley and is frequented by Babson students every year.

Boston Marathon

400

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

500

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

Our school or not? (True/False)

100

Our founder Roger Babson is buried on campus

True

200

Babson College is ranked 10th in the country on LinkedIn’s alumni network rankings

False (3rd)

300

Babson is the oldest College in Wellesley, MA

False (Wellesley College)

400

Babson’s rotating globe is the holder of the Guinness World Record for largest rotating globe

False 2nd. (Eartha, Garmin headquarters, Yarmouth ME)

500

Babson College was originally called "Babson Institute" before being renamed.

True (Babson Institute 1919–1969)