Kara Primrose Appointed Director of Career Services at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management
Kara Primrose has been appointed director of career services at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management. Primrose has worked for the Whitman School’s Career Services department since 2008 where she has provided student career counseling and professional development support for…
Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management Announces Partnership with National Black MBA Association®
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University has announced a new partnership with the National Black MBA Association® as part of the first installment of the NBMBAA® Collegiate Partnership Program. The program aims to increase awareness and facilitate access to graduate…
Syracuse University Startup Powerspike Raises $500,000 and Joins Techstars Atlanta to Build Live Streaming Influencer Marketing Tools
PowerSpike, the leading influencer marketing and analytics platform for live streaming, announced this week a combined investment of $500,000 by The Sixers Innovation Lab Crafted by Kimball, Techstars Atlanta – in partnership with Cox Enterprises, Dorm Room Fund, and other…
Whitman to Host Alumni Awards Ceremony and Business Pitch Competition During Orange Central
Dear Whitman Community, As part of the Orange Central 2018 celebration, set for October 18-21 and featuring a full calendar of programming across campus, Whitman will host two exciting events: The Whitman Annual Alumni Awards Ceremony and Reception – Thursday, October 18, 5 p.m.…
Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management’s WISE Women’s Business Center Relocates, Gaining Space for Growth
The WISE Women’s Business Center, a program of the Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship, housed in Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, recently relocated, offering more space for the entrepreneurship resource program. WISE, which stands for Women Igniting the…
Rachel DuBois Appointed Director of Undergraduate Recruitment
Rachel DuBois has been appointed director of undergraduate recruitment at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, effective Aug. 1. DuBois has been an academic advisor for the Undergraduate Program at the Whitman School for more than four years.…
July Class Notes
We welcome announcements of new jobs, promotions, board positions, marriages and family additions. Please visit our online submission form to share your news. You can also use this form to request your copy of the Whitman biannual magazine via email rather than in print. To…
Now Accepting Alumni and Student Entries for 4th Annual Orange Tank Business Pitch Competition
As part of the Orange Central 2018 celebration, set for October 18-20, the Whitman School will host the 4th Annual Orange Tank business pitch competition on Friday, October 19. Current Whitman students and alumni entrepreneurs can enter for a chance to pitch their business…
Syracuse University Introduces Handshake Software
Syracuse University recently transitioned to Handshake, a platform that easily enables employers to search for and manage relationships with top student talent and more. “Handshake is a one-stop site that allows employers to register for events and post opportunities at multiple schools…
Whitman School Professor Fred Easton Remembered (1949-2018)
Fred Easton, professor of supply chain management in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, passed away June 29. He was 68. Professor Easton, who was born in Sarnia, Ontario, and grew up in Port Huron, Mich.…
Syracuse University’s Professor Burak Kazaz Appointed Chair of Manufacturing and Service Operations Management Society’s iFORM Special Interest Group
The Manufacturing and Service Operations Management (MSOM) Society announced at its annual meeting June 28 in Dallas, Texas that Burak Kazaz, Steven Becker Professor of Supply Chain Management at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, has been named new…
Professor Gary La Point and the Syracuse University Brass Ensemble Soak in the Spirit of Bluegrass State
When James T. Spencer, director of the Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE), turned to accept the applause at the 2018 Great American Brass Band Festival (GABBF) in Danville, Kentucky, he joked to himself, “Now what do we do for an…
Whitman School Establishes/Appoints Executive Director of Administration and Strategic Initiatives
Gene Anderson, dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, announced the creation of a new leadership position, executive director of administration and strategic initiatives, appointing Kevin Coates, formerly director of budget, finance and business analytics, to the role…
Fireworks: From China to America
In America, fireworks are often used during festivals, sporting events and holidays like Independence Day and New Year’s Eve. According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, there are around 268 million pounds of fireworks purchased in the U.S. each year. While…
Whitman School Establishes/Appoints Associate Dean for Global Initiatives
Gene Anderson, dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, announced the creation of a new leadership position, associate dean for global initiatives, appointing Eunkyu Lee, professor of marketing to the role effective July 1. The new position was…
Syracuse University Entrepreneurship Thought Leaders Appointed to CNBC Disruptor 50 Advisory Council for Second Year in a Row
Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation, and Alexander McKelvie, associate dean for undergraduate and full-time master’s programs, and professor and chair of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises department, are two of 52…
#WhitmanWatch: Steven Winschel Jr.
Name: Steven Winschel Jr. Graduation Year: 2018 Major(s)/Minor(s): Management and Finance Hometown: Manlius, N.Y. Steven Winschel ’18 was able to complete his degree at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management in just three years; he is passionate about finance and…
June Class Notes
We welcome announcements of new jobs, promotions, board positions, marriages and family additions. Please visit our online submission form to share your news. You can also use this form to request your copy of the Whitman biannual magazine via email rather than in print. To…
Alumna of the Week: Katherine Villeda Najera ’14
The Five Under Five column in the Whitman magazine features a Q&A with a Whitman alum who graduated within the last five years. In the Spring 2018 issue we introduced Katherine Villeda Najera ’14 who works in New York City…
#WhitmanWatch: Kristin Mascolo
Name: Kristin Mascolo Graduation Year: 2019 Major(s)/Minor(s): Marketing Management and Public Relations (Newhouse) Hometown: Staten Island, New York Of note: Mascolo comes from a family of Clemson fans. She is excited to claim bragging rights to Syracuse’s wins in football and basketball…