I think we can agree that 2020 was a year we were all too glad to see behind us. But, as is the case year in and year out, our Whitman alumni and friends were front and center answering our…
Author: Alison Kessler
Alison Kessler is the director of alumni engagement at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. She has amassed more than 25 years of experience in strategic program development, relationship management and integrated marketing communications in the higher education, corporate, agency, not-for-profit and government sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and mass communication and psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Young Whitman Advisory Council Announces Leadership Change, Welcomes New Members
Joshua Fishman and Kelly Ryan Jaffe Young Whitman Advisory Council Announces Leadership Change, Welcomes New Members The Young Whitman Advisory Council (YWAC) has a new leadership team and eight new members. Founded in 2014, the YWAC is a diverse group…
Five Under Five with Steven Pincus ’15
Five Under Five with Steven Pincus ’15 Our Five Under Five column features a Q&A with a Whitman School alumna/alumnus who graduated within the last five years. In this issue, meet Steven Pincus ’15 from Los Angeles. Pincus triple majored…
Reconnecting with the Whitman School, Virtual Orange Central 2021
Hear from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management dean as the past year saw both a celebration of our 100th anniversary and a united effort to work through unprecedented times caused by the global pandemic. It is in the…
2020 Orange Tank Business Pitch Competition
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management hosted the sixth annual Orange Tank business pitch competition. During this year’s virtual competition, Whitman alumni and student entrepreneurs competed for $42,000 in cash prizes. Thanks to the generosity of Whitman Advisory Council…
Alumni Return to Share Insights with Students
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management offers many extra opportunities for students to learn from and interact with alumni and experts in their chosen fields. During the 2019-20 academic year, alumni entrepreneurs spent time visiting Whitman classes and participating…
July 2020 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…
June 2020 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…
Virtual Event: Perspectives on Retail in the Wake of COVID-19
“Perspectives on Retail in the Wake of COVID-19” The Martin J. Whitman School of Management hosted a virtual forum to discuss retail in the wake of COVID-19. Our expert faculty and industry panelists discussed the immediate and systemic impact of…
May 2020 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…
5 Under 5: Kora-Lynah Abelard ’15
HomeOur Second CenturyClass of 2020Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty 5 Under 5: Kora-Lynah Abelard ’15 Our Five Under Five column features a Q&A with a Whitman School alumna/alumnus who graduated within the last five years. For this issue, meet…
April 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…
Whitman Day Virtual Town Hall: Please Join Us on April 23 at Noon EDT
Did you miss the 2020 Whitman Day Town Hall? Check out the recording here! Though Whitman Day 2020 will look different than planned, it can still offer an opportunity for community and celebration of our school’s 100-year milestone. We hope…
March 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…
February 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…
5 Under 5: Katherine Caminero ’15
HomeWhitman100Whitman BriefingsStudent SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty 5 Under 5: Katherine Caminero ’15 Our Five Under Five column features a Q&A with a Whitman School alumna who graduated within the last five years. For this issue, meet Katherine Caminero ’15,…
Whitman Hosts Event to Recognize Contributions of Alumni, Corporate Partners, Friends
HomeWhitman100Whitman BriefingsStudent SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty Whitman Hosts Event to Recognize Contributions of Alumni, Corporate Partners, Friends In May, Whitman hosted an evening of appreciation and recognition for our most dedicated and engaged alumni, corporate partners and friends. These…
October 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…
September 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…
August 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…
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…
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…
May 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…
Holtz Award Honoree Donald Favre ’80 Among Alumni Recognized by the Whitman School
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has announced the 2019 awards for exemplary service and professional excellence. This year’s honorees are: HOLTZ ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR: Established in 1986 by Jonathan J. Holtz ’78, the Holtz Alumnus of the Year…
Alumni In Memoriam: Peter S. Bliven ’80
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Alumni In Memoriam: Peter S. Bliven ’80 Peter S. Bliven passed away March 10. He was managing director of Citi’s Municipal Securities Division and captain of Citi’s Syracuse University recruiting team.…
Alumni In Memoriam: Al Berg ’73
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Alumni In Memoriam: Al Berg ’73 Al Berg, one of the co-founders of Marchon Eyeware and the company’s former president and CEO, passed away March 10. Berg was known throughout the…
April 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…
March 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…
February 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…
Anna Chernobai: Languages, Analytics and a Change of Plans that Led to Academia
Her students have heard Anna Chernobai say that her birth country has changed its name twice since she was born. They may know her native language is Russian, that she’s fluent in English and Japanese and also knows some Spanish…
#WhitmanWatch: Radhika Moharir ’19
Hometown: Nagpur, India Degree: MBA Of note: Moharir was a long distance sea swimmer in India. She swam about four miles a day in the Arabian Sea. Radhika Moharir’s biggest role model is her late father, who always encouraged her…
#WhitmanWatch: Carl MacEwen ’19
Hometown: Somerset, New Jersey Majors: Finance and Accounting Of note: Carl is a certified scuba diver. Carl MacEwen remembers touring the Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s Ballentine Investment Center while he was in high school and learning about Whitman…
January 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…
December 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…
November 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…
October 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…
Hal Fetner ’83 to Receive Whitman’s 2018 Holtz Alumnus of the Year Award and Other Alumni to Be Honored at Annual Awards Ceremony
As part of the Orange Central 2018 celebration, Whitman will host our Annual Alumni Awards Ceremony and Reception on October 18. This year’s event will be highlighted by the presentation of Whitman’s highest alumni honor, the Jonathan J. Holtz Alumnus…
September 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…
August 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…
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.…
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…
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…
May 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…
April 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…
Upcoming Alumni Events: April in Boston and NYC
Syracuse Discovers in Boston | April 26, 6 p.m. | Boston Public Library, Boston, MA The Syracuse University Alumni Association invites you to enjoy an evening at the Boston Public Library with Chancellor Kent Syverud, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives &…
You Can Support Class Act 2018 with a Matching Gift
In just a few weeks, we will welcome the newest Whitman graduates into the Orange alumni fold. Whether you gradated a year or decades ago, you no doubt have fond memories of that day. Transitioning from student to alum comes with anticipation, anxiousness and excitement.…
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…
Upcoming Events
Please take a look at the many upcoming events planned for SU alumni and friends. You may find an opportunity in your city to connect with fellow Orange alumni, faculty, staff and/or students. “Power” Screening a the Real Theater, Los Angeles:…
Committed to Industry, Academia and Student Success
Kira Reed, associate professor of management at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, had many strong influences and defining experiences early in life, which set her on a course for career success that would lead to academia. Reed’s…