Voices of the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University
Arielle served as content marketing manager for the Whitman School from 2016 – 2019. In this role, she supported Whitman’s overall marketing strategy through content development on digital channels, including websites and social media. After receiving her B.A. from Syracuse University, she went on to earn her M.S. in public relations from Syracuse’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Arielle served as content marketing manager for the Whitman School from 2016 – 2019. In this role, she supported Whitman’s overall marketing strategy through content development on digital channels, including websites and social media. After receiving her B.A. from Syracuse University, she went on to earn her M.S. in public relations from Syracuse’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, formerly the College of Business Administration, has a long and proud history of supporting education and driving innovation in the field of supply chain management and its predecessor studies. In 1919, the…
Degrees: B.S. majoring in finance and accounting; M.S. in professional accounting Hometown: Grew up in Topsfield, Massachusetts, currently resides in New York City Exposure can play a key role in college and career decisions. This was the case for Danielle…
Don Harter, associate professor of management information system, was employed at BDM International, a global consulting firm and Carlyle Group company for 18 years before entering academia. During his time with the firm, he worked his way up from an…
For the fourth year in a row Michael Haynie, Syracuse University’s vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation, and Alexander McKelvie, associate dean for undergraduate and master’s education, and professor and chair of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s…
Faculty and Staff Honored at the Whitman School Annual Awards Ceremony Several members of the faculty and staff of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University were honored at a ceremony May 14, including: STAFF AWARDS RISING STAR AWARD Daniel J.…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Students Sold on Janmester Real Estate Course in NYC Panelists at the Whitman Real Estate Conference In 2009, Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management offered its first Janmester real…
The Goodman IMPRESS Program (IMPRESS), started in fall 2014, has become a key differentiator for Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management.The program plays an important role in acclimating new students to the Whitman School community and developing their professional…
Each year, Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management hosts Whitman Day, a day to celebrate and honor members of its community. This year, Whitman Day was packed with a series of fun-filled events throughout the day. The morning…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Whitman Takes on NYC for Transformative Learning Experiences The Whitman School aims to inspire and prepare students for an ever-changing business world. For these reasons, each semester dedicated staff and faculty…
Each semester teams of graduating students enrolled in the Capstone course at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management are challenged to propose and develop viable, sustainable entrepreneurial ventures. At the end of the semester, teams pitch these ventures at…
Research and innovation are integral components of the strategy of Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Read the Spring 2019 Research Report to learn more about what Whitman School’s talented and renowned faculty are researching. Extending Entrepreneurship Research…
Since January 2014, veteran and military-connected enrollment at Syracuse University has grown more than 500 percent. In 1944, Syracuse University helped lead the charge in the creation of the original G.I. Bill, and since then has continuously aimed to provide…
Entrepreneurship and innovation has driven Matt Shumer, a first-year student at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, since childhood. According to Shumer, he would learn about a topic and become fascinated, spending all of his time thinking about or…
Each year the Martin J. Whitman School of Management welcomes students from across Syracuse University’s campus for the annual Panasci Business Plan Competition, an event that encourages students to think entrepreneurially and allows them to showcase their innovative business ideas.…
Author’s Note: This article is written by the Whitman 2019 Class Marshalls, Rachel Melvin and Hendrik Hilpert. It’s almost time for graduation! Here’s a helpful checklist of tasks to complete before you walk the stage and become an alum of Syracuse…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Whitman Seniors Highlighted on Poets & Quants for Undergrads List of Best & Brightest Two seniors from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, Linqing Lily Li and Samuel Hirsch,…
Mental health problems can not only impact individuals and families, but family businesses as well. New entrepreneurship research explores the unique opportunities and challenges of family businesses dealing with mental disorders in the family and paves the way for future…
Virtual reality technology is revolutionizing the online shopping experience by allowing consumers to directly visualize themselves in merchandise through virtual fitting rooms (VFR). While some retailers are rejoicing at the new tech, others are concerned VFRs will decrease sales and…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Fetner Family Gift Launches Syracuse University NYC-Based Experiential Learning Collaboration A generous gift from Syracuse University Trustee Harold (Hal) Fetner ’83, and his wife, Nina, will help establish the creation of…
In this “MBA Reflections” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of a select few Whitman MBA students graduating in 2019. Name: Tamara Seredneva Major and Graduation Month/Year: MBA in Business Analytics & Marketing (May/2019) Hometown:…
You’ve finally received your long-awaited tax refund now the question is what to do with it? You could go shopping, perhaps treat yourself to the latest gadgets with the hopes that something new and improved doesn’t come out to make…
Last night, the New England Patriots took home their sixth Super Bowl win. To celebrate, fans across New England took to bars, restaurants and stores, causing many local retailers to rejoice at the increase in customers and revenue. However, businesses…
The culmination of every student’s business education at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University is what is known as “Capstone,” a three-credit course designed to inspire graduating students’ entrepreneurial spirits and teach tangible skills. The final…
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management is offering an exciting new course, Entrepreneurial Deal Making, in New York City (NYC) during winter break. The course, taught by Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice John Torrens of the Whitman School, is…
David Park, assistant professor of entrepreneurship at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management was honored as one of the top 50 undergraduate business professors in the world by Poets and Quants for Undergrads, a website devoted to offering information and…
The Syracuse University Infrastructure Institute is a new venture involving all of the University’s schools and colleges, and focused on facilitating effective and efficient development of new, modernized and socially responsible public infrastructure. The institute’s core mission is to achieve…
In mid-June, Maria Minniti, the Bantle Chair in Entrepreneurship and Public Policy at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, delivered the keynote address to the Foundation for Strategic Analysis of SMEs at the University of Cantabria in Spain. Later…
Alexandra Kostakis, professor of entrepreneurship practice at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, is the faculty lead for Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA), a program that offers qualified high school seniors the opportunity to enroll in courses for…
Each semester, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management‘s Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises department selects senior and graduate level students to participate in the prestigious D’Aniello Entrepreneurial Internship Program, an internationally recognized initiative which provides unique entrepreneurial opportunities for highly…
David Lucas, a postdoctoral research fellow with the Institute for an Entrepreneurial Society (IES) at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, housed within the Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE) program, received the prestigious Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy…
Suho Han joined the faculty at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as an assistant professor of entrepreneurship in August. He hopes to use the skills and knowledge he’s cultivated while extensively studying the subject to inspire future…
In 2017, Saudi Arabia revealed the Vision 2030 Plan, a progressive reform program to move beyond big oil and create a modernized country open for more diverse global business. “Today, we have a people who are convinced that by working…
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…
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…
In the spring, students enrolled in the CASSE Program’s BUA 759 Sustainability-Driven Enterprise capstone course participated in an experiential learning project sponsored by the United Nation’s (UN) Global Compact, an initiative to implement universal sustainability principles from CEOs worldwide. For…
By Syracuse Staff When investors begin testing the waters in the budding and potentially lucrative marijuana market, the dollars flow somewhat tentatively. Marijuana is still illegal at the federal level, and despite the eight states that have legalized it for…
The following is a transcript of the remarks Dean Gene Anderson delivered at the 2018 Syracuse University Whitman School undergraduate Convocation ceremony. Opening Remarks: Good afternoon. When you arrived at Syracuse University, a world of wonder and opportunity opened up for you. I hope your time…
Each year incoming students have the opportunity to apply to learning communities at Syracuse University. A learning community is a group of students living together in a residence hall based on a common major, interest or theme, such as business…
For 10 years, Syracuse University’s Sustainable Enterprise Partnership (SEP), a collaboration between the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, College of Engineering and Computer Science, SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and the Syracuse Center of Excellence (CoE), has been committed to training students and facilitating leading research…
Name: Ivana Bolfarini Graduation Year: Spring 2018 (M.S.), Spring 2017 (B.A.) Major(s)/Minor(s): M.S. in Professional Accounting B.A. in Accounting and Finance with a minor in Women and Gender Studies Hometown: Weston, Connecticut As an undergraduate student Ivana Bolfarini ’18 originally…
By Syracuse Staff For the past decade, ticket prices for each year’s “Best Musical” Tony winner have spiked 17 percent on average the month after the awards, with prices for many shows trending significantly higher for months. The “Tony bump” in…
The Capstone course at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management requires teams of students to propose and develop a viable, sustainable entrepreneurial venture. At the end of each semester, these student teams compete against one another in the Capstone Business…
In this “MBA Reflections” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of a selected few Whitman MBA students graduating in 2018. Name: Abhishek Nichat Major and Graduation Month/Year: Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Marketing, May 2018…
Entrepreneurs may want to think twice before selecting founders and investors for their businesses. New entrepreneurship research from Professor Alexander McKelvie of Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management and Professor Eun-Jeong Ko ’17 Ph.D. of Silberman College of Business at Fairleigh Dickinson…
In this “MS Reflections” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of a select few Whitman MS students graduating in 2017. Name: Vatsal Popat Hometown: Bilimora, India Major: M.S. in Business Analytics (December 2017) Background: MBA…
For more than 15 years, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management‘s professional business fraternity, the Xi Tau chapter of Delta Sigma Pi (DSP), has made giving back to the community a priority. As a member of DSP, students must participate in more…
When Roger Koppl, professor of finance at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and a faculty fellow in the University’s Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute, first started college, he enjoyed it so much that he decided to stay…
Alejandro Amezcua, assistant professor of entrepreneurship at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, is making headway in uncharted territories through his entrepreneurship research. Amezcua explores the impact public administration has on entrepreneurship ecosystems, the social and economic environments…
Name: Maria Goranova Graduation Year: 2007 Major: Management Maria Goranova Ph.D. ’07, associate professor of management at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, still fondly looks back on her life as a Ph.D. in management student at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse…
It’s nearing fall; that means it is time for pumpkin spice…well, everything. In 2003, Starbucks introduced consumers to the Pumpkin Spice Latte arguably starting a $500 million industry and America’s obsession with pumpkin spice products. Now, nearly 15 years later, the obsession…