Author: Kerri Howell

Faculty adopts mission statement. The faculty crafted a mission statement – a key document that amounts to an inventory of strengths and a road map for the future. In part, the statement read: “Our vision will draw upon current strengths…

Revised MBA curriculum introduced. In 1992, the faculty introduced an innovative new MBA curriculum integrating newly developed “theme” courses with the “core” courses for which the School had been noted. Cutting across the traditional disciplines, the themes reflected the central…

George E. Bennett Center for Tax Research and Olivia and Walter Kiebach Center for International Business Studies established. The Olivia and Walter Kiebach Center for International Business Studies was created by Walter Kiebach ’36 and Olivia Kiebach. Its diverse efforts…

Martin J. Whitman dies Martin J. Whitman ’49, H’08, an investment industry visionary and generous benefactor to Syracuse University and its management school that bears his name, passed away April 16, 2018. A dedicated mentor and teacher who regularly returned…

Eugene Anderson appointed dean of the Whitman School of Management. Eugene “Gene” Anderson was appointed dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management in 2017. “Gene’s appointment represents the beginning of the next chapter in the life of the…

Institute for an Entrepreneurial Society established The Martin J. Whitman School of Management established the Institute for an Entrepreneurial Society (IES), supported by a $1.75 million grant from the Charles Koch Foundation. The institute produces high-quality research on the political economy of entrepreneurship, educate future…

Dual-degree offerings expand to include Arts & Science and 3+3 with College of Law The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University began offering a unique dual major program with the College of Arts and Sciences that will…

Business Analytics Master’s Degree and MBA Specialization Launched By 2016, the online programs were booming. BusinessAnalytics@Syracuse, a master of science in business analytics degree, was launched. Designed to prepare students with the skills needed to become data-driven business leaders, it…

MBA@Syracuse inaugural class begins. Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management and 2U, Inc, a technology firm that delivers online degree programs for colleges and universities, announced their partnership to enhance Syracuse’s online iMBA. The new version of the…

Goodman IMPRESS program launched What do Harry Potter and a smartphone app have to do with training tomorrow’s business leaders? At Syracuse University, plenty. The Goodman IMPRESS program. IMPRESS creates competition among students to gain critical career skills. Students in…

Real estate major launched As part of the finance department at the Whitman School, the real estate program offers access to accomplished faculty and comprehensive, timely coursework that equips students with the knowledge needed for expert analysis and strategic decision…

South Side Innovation Center Expands The South Side Innovation Center (SSIC), a community-based microenterprise incubator operated by the Whitman School, expanded its space to accommodate seven new small businesses, two anchor tenants and more virtual members. The SSIC had trained…

Walter Kiebach Center for International Business Studies secures Federal grant for Africa Business Program. The Kiebach Center for International Business Studies began administration of the Africa Business Program, a venture made possible by seed money from a two-year $177,000 grant…

James D. Kuhn Real Estate Center named. The James D. Kuhn Real Estate Center was inaugurated by a generous donation from Whitman alumnus James D. Kuhn ’70 BS ’72 MBA, president of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, the fourth largest global…

Inaugural Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities The Barnes Family Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) is a novel, one-of-a-kind initiative designed to leverage the skills, resources and infrastructure of higher education to offer cutting-edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship…

Mel Stith becomes dean Vice Chancellor and Provost Deborah A. Freund appointed Melvin T. Stith ’73 G,’78 Ph.D., to the Whitman deanship in January 2005. “To be able to attract someone of Mel Stith’s character, values and accomplishments represents a…

Inaugural Whitman Day and dedication of the new building at 721 University Avenue The April dedication of the Whitman School’s new 160,000 square-foot home was the impetus for a weeklong series of special events celebrating the Whitman spirit – that…

WISE Symposium held Recognizing the impact of women-led businesses on economic growth as well as the untapped potential among women, the Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship partnered with KeyBank to launch the annual symposium “Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship,” known…