Author: Kimmy Kimball

Kimmy is content marketing manager for the Whitman School. In this role, she supports Whitman’s overall marketing strategy through content development on digital channels, including websites and social media. She received her B.A. from Cazenovia College, M.S. from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and M.S. from Grand Canyon University.

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Orange Tank 2022 Awards $41,000 to Student and Alumni Entrepreneurs

Orange Tank 2022 Awards $41,000 to Student and Alumni Entrepreneurs On Sept. 30, 2022, the Whitman School of Management hosted its eighth annual Orange Tank business pitch competition. The event brought Whitman students and alumni entrepreneurs together to pitch their…
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Orange Tank 2022 Application Deadline

Application Deadline Coming Soon for Orange Tank 2022! Orange Tank 2022 will be held Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at 2 p.m. in the Helaine and Marvin Lender Auditorium in the Whitman School. The application deadline is Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. No exceptions. All applicants must submit an executive…
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Building a Community of Support on the Track and in the Classroom 

Building a Community of Support on the Track and in the Classroom Orange spirit is what initially drew Shanley Koekemoer ’23 M.S. to Syracuse University. As a student-athlete and graduate student at the Whitman School, she has already embraced the…
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Undergraduate Student Spotlight: Rehan “Reh” Balsara ’23

Undergraduate Student Spotlight: Rehan “Reh” Balsara ’23 Hometown: Mumbai, India Majors: Accounting, Business Analytics and Finance Minor: Psychology Rehan “Reh” Balsara ’23 was initially drawn to the Whitman School’s finance program and its emphasis on experiential learning. He says, “During…
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Syracuse University 2022 Graduates Honored with MIT Supply Chain Excellence Award

Forty-two top students from nine leading undergraduate supply chain management and engineering programs across the U.S. and Mexico were presented with MIT fellowship awards in a virtual ceremony held April 29, 2022. Five of the students were supply chain management…
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Whitman Seniors Featured Among Poets&Quants for Undergrad’s Best & Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors for 2022

Two Martin J. Whitman School of Management seniors, Bailey Loughnane ’22 (WHIT/A&S) and Tiffany Yang ’22 (WHIT/iSchool), were selected by Poets&Quants for Undergrads to be highlighted  in its annual “best & brightest undergraduate business majors” feature. This is the seventh annual list, which honors 100…
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Whitman School Appoints New Director of Experiential Programs

Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management announces the appointment of Erin Draper to the new position of director of experiential programs, effective Feb. 7, 2022. Draper will oversee Whitman’s commitment to experiential programming, both on-campus and off-campus. She will manage…
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Syracuse University’s Whitman School Partners with the Institute of Management Technology in India

Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management partnered with the Institute of Management Technology (IMT) in Ghaziabad, India, to provide a short-term immersion program in fall 2021. The program was designed and coordinated by the Earl V. Snyder Innovation…
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Master’s Program Adjusts Requirements to Better Fit Student Business Goals

Master’s Program Adjusts Requirements to Better Fit Student Business Goals The core of entrepreneurship is creating unique ideas and solutions that provide value for customers. So, it is only fitting that Whitman’s master of science program in entrepreneurship and emerging…
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Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE) Annual Report 2020-21

Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises Annual Report 2020-21 The 2020-21 academic year started out as mostly virtual, but ended with many of our programming back in-person, in a safe environment at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management.  We are very…
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Despite Pandemic, Whitman Continues NYC Learning Opportunities

Despite Pandemic, Whitman Continues NYC Learning Opportunities The Whitman Career Center team continued to provide students with opportunities to connect with and learn from our alumni network of leaders and change makers in New York City during the pandemic. Although…
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Goodman IMPRESS Program Builds Future Business Leaders

Goodman IMPRESS Program Builds Future Business Leaders From guest lectures by industry leaders to small group one-on-one networking opportunities, the Whitman School’s Goodman IMPRESS Program provides students co-curricular programs to build the next generation of business leaders. The IMPRESS program…
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72nd Annual Salzberg Memorial Lecture Program Honors Four for Supply Chain Excellence

72nd Annual Salzberg Memorial Lecture Program Honors Four for Supply Chain Excellence The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University’s H.H. Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management hosted its annual Harry E. Salzberg Memorial Lecture Program Oct. 21, at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Building, National…
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Whitman Partners with Two Global Organizations, Providing New Opportunities

Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management recently announced partnerships with the Global Business School Network (GBSN) and the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). Through these global networks, the Whitman School continues to enhance its global initiatives consistent with its…
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Whitman Celebrates Women’s History Month 2021

Whitman Celebrates Women’s History Month 2021 In honor of Women’s History Month 2021, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University celebrates women at Whitman. Highlighted are Whitman community members celebrated for their contributions to history, culture and society. Students Whitman NYC…
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Whitman School Appoints New Director of Marketing and Communications

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University announces the appointment of Dawn S. McWilliams to the position of director of marketing and communications, effective Feb. 15. McWilliams brings 30 years of higher education experience from various colleges…
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Whitman Dean’s Executive Assistant Remembered for Kindness, Positive Spirit

In Memoriam: Tara Schroer Whitman Dean’s Executive Assistant Remembered for Kindness, Positive Spirit Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management community mourns the loss of Tara Schroer, who passed away in December 2020. As the executive assistant to Dean…
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Fall 2020 Capstone Competition: Meet the Winners

As the Fall 2020 semester comes to an end, seniors at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management completed a three-credit Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management course, more commonly known as “Capstone.” This course is designed to inspire graduating students’…
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Whitman Promotes Diversity and Equity Through Inclusion Student Leader Internship

Whitman Promotes Diversity and Equity Through Inclusion Student Leader Internship Syracuse University aspires to be a pre-eminent and inclusive student-focused institution, preparing engaged citizens and leaders for participation in a changing global society by promoting a culture of innovation and…
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Wise Women’s Business Center and South Side Innovation Center Help Small Businesses

Meghan Florkowski (left) and Carolyn Tucker. Please note, this image was taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and does not reflect current public health guidelines. Wise Women’s Business Center and South Side Innovation Center Help Small Businesses Two entrepreneurship programs,…
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Webinar: “NAFTA to USMCA: What’s New? What’s Changed?”

Webinar: “NAFTA to USMCA: What’s New? What’s Changed?” This webinar is the second in a series that will constitute the 2020 Harry E. Salzberg Memorial Award and Lecture program in honor of the Global Supply Chain Professional. The presentation explored…
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$42,000 Awarded in Annual Orange Tank 2020 Business Pitch Competition

$42,000 Awarded in Annual Orange Tank 2020 Business Pitch Competition On Oct. 22, 2020, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management hosted the sixth annual Orange Tank business pitch competition virtually. Student and alumni entrepreneurs pitched their ventures to a…
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Challenging Assumptions About Entrepreneurship

Challenging Assumptions About Entrepreneurship The undergraduate and master’s level elective course, Minority and Woman’s Entrepreneurship: Race, Gender and Entrepreneurial Opportunity, is a hidden gem that presents perspectives on entrepreneurship not often studied. “Readings, assignments and guest speakers cover practical and…
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Whitman Team Named Regional Winner of Deloitte FanTAXtic Tax Case Competition

Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management team of five accounting students was named as one of nine regional winners of Deloitte FanTAXtic, Deloitte’s student Tax Case Study Competition designed to help students gain real-world business experience. Nearly 55 teams representing more…
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Internship Experience: Ishan Gajra, Summer Intern at Acropolis Realty Group

In this “Internship Experience” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of our students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as they return from summer internships. Name: Ishan GajraGraduation Year: 2021Majors: Finance / Management…
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Internship Experience: Joshua Cohen, Events Intern at The Brand Guild

In this “Internship Experience” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of our students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as they return from summer internships. Name: Joshua CohenGraduation Year: 2021Majors: Marketing / ManagementHometown:…
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Internship Experience: Alison Panacek, Enterprise Finance Intern at Wells Fargo

In this “Internship Experience” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of our students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as they return from summer internships. Name: Alison PanacekGraduation Year: 2021Major: Finance / MarketingHometown:…
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Internship Experience: Daniel Adediran, Financial Analytics and Sales Intern at Bloomberg

In this “Internship Experience” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of our students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as they return from summer internships. Name: Daniel AdediranGraduation Year: 2021Major: FinanceMinors: Economics /…
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Internship Experience: Olivia Moeller, Sales and Trading Summer Analyst Intern at Citi

In this “Internship Experience” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of our students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as they return from summer internships. Name: Olivia MoellerGraduation Year: 2021Majors: Finance / AdvertisingHometown:…
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Internship Experience: Matthew Kikel, Technology Consulting Intern at EY

In this “Internship Experience” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of our students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as they return from summer internships. Name: Matthew KikelGraduation Year: 2021Majors: Finance / Information…
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Alumnus Participates in Brand Activism Webinar

Mitch Hamilton ’12 Ph.D. participates in a webinar titled “(In)authentic Brand Activism” on Oct. 28, 202, is featured by the Marketing Science Institute (MSI). MSI also featured Hamilton’s article, “Taking a Stand: Four Steps to Creating and Marketing Authentic Brand Activism.” Hamilton joined Loyola Marymount…
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Internship Experience: Kelly Davis, Social Media Manager at Thinc-Hub

In this “Internship Experience” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of our students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as they return from summer internships. Name: Kelly DavisGraduation Year: 2023Majors: Marketing / Entrepreneurship…
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Internship Experience: Jared Lynch, Operations Intern at Target

In this “Internship Experience” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of our students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as they return from summer internships. Name: Jared LynchGraduation Year: 2021Majors: Supply Chain Management…
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The Power of the Whitman Alumni Network Saves the Day for Students Seeking Internships

When Syracuse University had to transition to online learning last March, many students at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management had long secured summer internships to add to their resumes. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies were…
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