Research findings show that the length of time a firm has been underperforming contributes to shaping that firm’s innovative search patterns and its expenditure in research and development. Over time, the relationship between the two variables is nonlinear. Maria Minniti,…
Funded Research on Diversity and Inclusion in Business and Management
Several research projects focused on diversity and inclusion in business and management are supported by an internal grant program sponsored by the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. As part of the school’s strategic plan, Roadmap to Whitman’s Second Century,…
Students Honored with D’Aniello Internships
Each semester, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s EEE department selects senior and graduate level students to participate in the prestigious D’Aniello Entrepreneurial Internship Program, which provides unique entrepreneurial opportunities for highly qualified candidates. D’Aniello interns work directly with…
Syracuse University Entrepreneurship Thought Leaders Appointed to CNBC Disruptor 50 Advisory Council for Fifth Year In A Row
For the fifth 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 of entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, were…
What Convinces an Entrepreneur to Become an Entrepreneur?
It’s not enough to want to become an entrepreneur, according to new research; the context has to be just right for a startup to become a reality. Other people and organizations significantly influence whether people do or do not act…
Course Engages Students to Challenge Assumptions about Entrepreneurship
A hidden gem in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises department, the undergraduate and master’s level elective course, Minority and Woman’s Entrepreneurship: Race, Gender and Entrepreneurial Opportunity, provides a bird’s eye view of entrepreneurship not…
Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management Appoints Andrew Bleaken Director of Development
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University recently announced the appointment of Andrew Bleaken as director of development. Bleaken, a resident of Cortland, New York, joins Whitman most recently from Cornell University, where he has been a…
Julia Fiedler ’21: Close to Home, Close to Opportunity
When it came time for Julia Fiedler ’21 to search for a college, she didn’t bother. She knew Syracuse University was the place for her. “Syracuse University and the Whitman School have always been close to home for me, both…
Whitman Research Newsletter – Spring 2020
The Whitman Research Newsletter highlights awards, honors, new research and more from Whitman’s research faculty. It is published bi-monthly.
Entrepreneurship Professor Recognized for Research Impact
SAGE Publishing recognized a 2009 paper co-authored by Johan Wiklund, Al Berg Chair and professor of entrepreneurship, with a 10-year Impact Award for receiving the most citations over the span of a decade. Wiklund’s paper, “Entrepreneurial Orientation and Business Performance:…
Syracuse University Launches Online Master of Supply Chain Management in Partnership with 2U, Inc.
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management today announced it will offer an online Master of Supply Chain Management in partnership with 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), a global leader in education technology.
WISE Women’s Business Center and South Side Innovation Center Awarded Grants to Help Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Two entrepreneurship programs run by the Martin J. Whitman School of Management received funding in April 2020 to help small businesses affected by COVID-19. The Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (WISE) Women’s Business Center and South Side Innovation Center…
Faculty and Staff Honored with Annual Awards
Each year the Whitman School celebrates excellence among its faculty and staff members at a special event the week following commencement. Members of the faculty and staff are recognized for living the core values of the Whitman School, as well as excellence and innovation in teaching and research.
Supply Chain Professors Offer Thought Leadership and Expertise During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Whitman School’s supply chain management faculty are thought leaders in their space, frequently interviewed by top tier national media outlets. Below are recent placements secured for Julie Niederhoff, associate professor of supply chain management, Patrick Penfield, professor of supply…
Master’s Students Place 3rd in Regional Case Competition
The first annual Graduate Business Thruway Invitational Case Competition was held April 17-18, 2020 via Zoom. Hosted by the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester, it featured three teams each from SUNY Buffalo, University of Rochester and the…
Whitman and Maxwell Co-Host a Forum on the Economic Impact of COVID-19
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management is pleased to collaborate with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs to present a virtual faculty forum on the economic impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
David Park: An Avid Learner Making an Impact on Students
HomeOur Second CenturyClass of 2020Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty David Park: An Avid Learner Making an Impact on Students David Park loves to learn. Indeed, his decision to become an entrepreneurship professor is rooted in that love. He joined…
Funded Research on Diversity and Inclusion in Business and Management
HomeOur Second CenturyClass of 2020Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty Funded Research on Diversity and Inclusion in Business and Management Several research projects focused on diversity and inclusion in business and management are supported by an internal grant program sponsored…
New Strategic Relationship Management Solidifies Corporate Partnerships
HomeOur Second CenturyClass of 2020Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty New Strategic Relationship Management Solidifies Corporate Partnerships For decades, the Whitman School has worked with alumni and corporate recruiters to help students find meaningful internships and jobs. Those relationships have…
New Accounting Course Introduces Advisory Practice Area
In January 2020, students had an opportunity to study the fastest growing practice area in accounting professional services through the new Accounting Advisory course, offered as part of the “Janmester” session in New York City. Taught by Kofi Appiah Okyere,…
MBA Students Pass Six Sigma Black Belt Certifications
A certification that typically requires multiple years of work experience and practical projects has become a reality for two Syracuse University MBA students as they have successfully passed their American Society of Quality Six Sigma Black Belt exams. Eshank Sehgal ’20 and Xuan…
Syracuse University’s MBA and Master’s Programs Adjust Admissions Timelines Due to COVID-19
UPDATE (as of May 29, 2020): Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management continues to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our daily lives and has added some flexible options to the Fall 2020 application process for…
Syracuse University’s MBA Ranked In Top 100 By U.S. News & World Report
The full-time MBA program at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University’s jumped 12 spots to #77 in the U.S. News & World Report’s publication of the 2021 Best Graduate Business Programs, released March 17. The rankings include 199 programs from the nearly…
McKelvie Selected as a USASBE Justin G. Longenecker Fellow
The United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) selected Alex McKelvie, professor of entrepreneurship, as a Justin G. Longenecker Fellow at its annual conference in January 2020. According to USASBE, the fellowship is “the highest recognition it gives…
New Accounting Electives Now Being Offered
The field of accounting includes many specialized areas of interest to undergraduate and master’s students. The Whitman School curriculum allows students to customize their degree by including electives from which they can choose. Three electives became available this past academic…
A Champion of Truth in an Artificial World
Some might call Michael Chin an auditing cheerleader – he scoffs at the idea that it’s boring and has embraced the transparency and truth that it brings to organizations. Originally a public accountant at EY, Chin’s curiosity led him across…
Among Boards of Directors Abusive Accounting Policies Can Be Contagious
A study published in Review of Accounting Studies finds that it’s possible for manipulative accounting policies to be transmitted between firms. The common denominator is found within the Audit Committee of a company’s board of directors. “We find that members…
Whitman School Creates New Role Focused on Corporate Relations
Seeking to grow, evaluate, and optimize current relationships with corporate partners, as well as identify new connections, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management recently appointed Sara Garvey to a newly created position in corporate relations.
Syracuse University College of Law and Whitman School of Management Launch Nation’s First Online Joint JD/MBA Degree
Syracuse University College of Law announces the launch of the nation’s first online joint JD/MBA degree program, in partnership with Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. The new joint degree combines the College of Law’s ground-breaking, ABA-accredited JDinteractive…
Study Shows One Bad Mood Can Harm Creativity
It’s often said that one bad apple can spoil the barrel. This is true even in teams. When one person is in a bad mood, it often affects those around them, even to the point of deterring great ideas from coming forth.
Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management Appoints Meghan Florkowski Director of the WISE Women’s Business Center
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University recently announced the appointment of Meghan Florkowski to the position of director of the WISE (Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship) Women’s Business Center, effective Nov. 11.
Faculty adopts mission statement.
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.
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.
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 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 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
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
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…
Al Berg establishes chair in entrepreneurship
Al Berg establishes chair in entrepreneurship The late Al Berg ’73 spent dinnertime at his childhood home on Long Island discussing the family’s textile business, which his grandfather and father owned and operated. He credits those conversations as an early…
Business Analytics Master’s Degree and MBA Specialization Launched
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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…
First WISE Symposium held
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…