Whitman Magazine | Spring 2021
ON THE COVER
Any major event with substantial economic impact and unprecedented shifts in market expectations naturally accelerates change—but a “major event” may be an understatement when history looks back on the global COVID-19 pandemic that has gripped the U.S. and the world since early 2020. Not only is the pandemic causing serious health issues and dramatic loss of life, but its economic impact has been devastating for so many.
COVER STORY BY INDUSTRY
WHITMAN BRIEFINGS
STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS
Finding a home away from home was important for Jared Byrd ’23 when choosing a college. While his mom encouraged him to attend her alma mater, his first visit to the Whitman School gave him all the reasons to attend: academically challenging coursework, a competitive nature and a second family.
Finding a home away from home was important for Jared Byrd ’23 when choosing a college. While his mom encouraged him to attend her alma mater, his first visit to the Whitman School gave him all the reasons to attend: academically challenging coursework, a competitive nature and a second family.
Ryan Raymond ’03 believes that one of the most meaningful benefits of a Syracuse University education is gaining the confidence to be yourself. “You have to embrace what makes you unique and relentlessly pursue your passions,” he says.
After participating in the Orange Tank Pitch Competition and the Panasci Business Plan Competition while pursuing her MBA at the Whitman School, Mi Hoang Tran ’19 MBA discovered an interest in entrepreneurship. That interest led her to remain at Whitman to pursue a doctorate.
THE CLASS OF 2021
2021 Whitman Scholars
2021 Graduate Student Spotlights
ALUMNI & FRIENDS
CLASS NOTES
FOCUS ON FACULTY
FACULTY RESEARCH
IN MEMORIAM
- Spring 2021 Whitman Magazine - May 17, 2021
- Welcome New Whitman Advisory Council Members - May 7, 2021
- Michelle Truong ’21 - April 20, 2021