As students took their seats on day one of Business Essentials (BUA 201), many were surprised by the attire of one of the instructors. Professor Alex McKelvie stood before them in gym shorts and a T-shirt emblazoned with the word…
Author: Meghan Rimol
Meghan Rimol is a communications intern at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. She is in her senior year at SU, pursuing a dual major in public relations and information management and technology. In her spare time, Meghan enjoys staying active through running, skiing, biking, hiking and participating in a variety of intramural sports.
Alumni Profile: Amy Bacon
As a tax manager for PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York City, Amy Bacon’s job changes nearly every day. She currently works in the firm’s private company services group and is responsible for managing tax compliance, reviewing tax provisions and providing tax…
#WhitmanWatch: Kara Sciscente
Class of 2016 Major: Retail Management Hometown: Congers, New York LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karasciscente Kara Sciscente’s Syracuse University education has been jam-packed with internships that have provided her with valuable retail management experience. For her, the most beneficial aspect of her Whitman education…
Five Ways to Make Money From Moving
With the end of the semester in sight, thousands of students will be spending the next few weeks packing up and moving off campus. Moving can be stressful, not to mention expensive—shipping boxes home, paying for storage or driving furniture…
#WhitmanWatch: Byron Delarosa
Class of 2016 Major: Accounting Minor: Economics Hometown: Somers, New York LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byrondelarosa Fun Fact: “I am a first-generation college student.” Byron Delarosa chose to attend Syracuse University for the many opportunities offered at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management…
Five Tips for an Unbeatable Resume
It’s time to start polishing off your resume. Whether you’re starting a new internship, hunting for a job or just preparing to attend networking events, it’s an important time to make sure that your resume is up-to-date. Check out some…
Five Business Practices We Wish You Were Using
For both new and established businesses, there are many best practices that are often overlooked. Once you’ve settled into a routine as a manager, it can be easy to forget some of the critical components of running a successful business.…
#WhitmanWatch: Seth Samowitz
Class of 2017 Majors: Entrepreneurship, emerging enterprises, information management & technology Hometown: Black Rock, Connecticut LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethsamowitz Seth Samowitz has always had an entrepreneurial spirit—he started his first company when he was just 16 years old. Gladiator Snapbacks was the…
#WhitmanWatch: Scott Longworth
Class of 2016 Master’s of Accounting Hometown: Dobb’s Ferry, New York LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-longworth-67186aa6 When Scott Longworth transferred to Syracuse University as a sophomore, he immediately had his sights set on Whitman’s Joseph I. Lubin School of Accounting. He felt that the reputation…
Personal Finance Apps to Help You Save
From college students to business owners, everyone knows the importance of having a budget and sticking to it—or at least trying. But with expenses coming from nearly every direction, it’s not always easy to do so. Fortunately, there are plenty…
#WhitmanWatch: Nick Piroli
MBA Class of 2017 Concentration: Marketing Hometown: Black River, New York LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-piroli-a2b9b7104 Student-Athlete Profile: http://www.cuse.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=12697 After graduating from Brown University with a bachelor’s degree and four years of varsity lacrosse under his belt, Nick Piroli found that he wasn’t quite…
#WhitmanWatch: Jenna Kaufman
Class of 2016 Majors: Marketing Management, Finance Minor: Public Communications Hometown: Randolph, NJ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-kaufman-a5708174 For Jenna Kaufman, Orange runs in the family. With cousins and an older sister who are all recent Syracuse University graduates, Kaufman had been hearing…
Follow the Money: The Marketing of March Madness
With both the men’s and women’s basketball teams dancing to the Final Four, Syracuse is making history this spring in the NCAA March Madness tournament. In the business world, the real madness is happening behind the scenes—with marketing opportunities abounding…
#WhitmanWatch: Hariharan Padmanabhan
MBA Class of 2016 Concentration: Supply Chain Management Hometown: Hyderabad, India LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hariharanpadmanabhan Blog: http://scmpro.blogspot.com/ In just two years at Whitman, Hariharan Padmanabhan has made a lasting impact on the school and community through his work in the field of…
#WhitmanWatch: Looking Back on Memory Day
With today being Memory Day, we’re looking back on a year of #WhitmanWatch students and picking out some of the top posts to celebrate this special day. Joseph Howard Class of 2016 Major: Marketing Management Minor: EEE Hometown: Pulaski, NY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/joseph-howard/81/25/5a7 Morgan…
What Can I Do With a Real Estate Major?
The real estate program at Whitman, recently ranked #7 in the country by College Factual, provides budding professionals with the skills necessary to succeed in this competitive and challenging industry. Students can prepare for a career as a real estate…
What can I do with an Accounting Major?
If you love numbers and have a knack for details, a degree in accounting could be a great fit for you. But accounting doesn’t mean that you have to sit at a desk all day, crunching numbers—today’s accountants are involved…
#WhitmanWatch: Marcus Coleman
Class of 2016 Majors: Finance and Supply Chain Management Hometown: Voorhees, New Jersey Student-Athlete Profile: http://cuse.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10008 Marcus Coleman is a force to be reckoned with, both on the football field and in the classroom. When Coleman was offered a scholarship…
#WhitmanWatch: Kanique Swinson
Class of 2016 Majors: Marketing Management, EEE Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaniqueswinson If there’s one thing to know about Kanique Swinson, it’s that she bleeds Orange. Swinson is involved all over campus, serving as the current president of Whitman,…
Whitman marketing students attend Goldberg Marketing Career Exploration Trip to NYC
From social media to analytics to brand management, a marketing degree can lead to a nearly overwhelming number of career paths. This January, a group of 20 sophomores and juniors from the marketing management department attended Whitman’s annual Goldberg Marketing Career…
Meet the Whitman Instagram Ambassadors
For the next month, we’ll have five Whitman students taking over our Instagram account, @WhitmanatSU. They’ll be sharing photos from campus, documenting their life at SU as a Whitman student. Get to know them and be sure to follow along…
#WhitmanWatch: Morgan Dreyer
Class of 2016 Majors: Finance, Applied Mathematics Hometown: San Jose, California LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/dreyermorgan When Morgan Dreyer was applying to colleges, she was intent on leaving California for a school on the East Coast. She discovered Syracuse University, and it checked…
#WhitmanWatch: Xinye Zou
Class of 2017 Majors: Supply Chain Management, EEE, International Relations Minor: Global Enterprise Technology Hometown: China LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xinyezou With three majors and one minor in three different Syracuse University colleges, Xinye Zou has embraced a diverse and busy academic experience in…
#WhitmanWatch: Alexis Drickel
MBA Class of 2017 Concentrations: Marketing and Finance Hometown: Milford, MA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisdrickel Alexis Drickel had always dreamed of attending Syracuse University. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in marketing from the State University of New York at Oswego, she decided to…
#WhitmanWatch: Molly Smith
Class of 2016 Majors: Finance, Broadcast and Digital Journalism Hometown: Montville, New Jersey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollysmith1 When Molly Smith first came to Syracuse as a broadcast and digital journalism major at Newhouse, she planned to pursue a career as a tennis…
#WhitmanWatch: Ola Adenekan
Class of 2016 Majors: Accounting and Finance Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/ola-adenekan/8a/126/901 When Ola Adenekan came to the United States three years ago, his plan was to live the proverbial “American Dream” by maximizing his academic opportunities and developing himself…
#WhitmanWatch: Kevin Lynch
Class of 2017 Program: MBA@Syracuse Hometown: Lido Beach, New York & Quebradillas Puerto Rico LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinpatricklynch While many MBA students spend their days sitting in a classroom, Kevin Lynch spends his serving as a management consultant in New York City.…
#WhitmanWatch: Scott Dawe
MBA Class of 2017 Concentration: Entrepreneurship Hometown: Northborough, MA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-dawe-53655b68 After graduating from West Point in 2007 with a degree in history, Scott Dawe spent eight years as an officer in the United States Army. He held various positions…
#WhitmanWatch: Sarah Mikal Dalusma
Class of 2016 Majors: Marketing and Finance Hometown: Port-au-Prince, Haiti LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmikaldalusma When Sarah Mikal Dalusma made the decision to attend Syracuse University, it meant leaving behind everything that she knew in her hometown of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Now as a…
Whitman Behavioral Lab offers opportunities for human subject research
Students looking to earn some cash for their next cup of coffee need to look no further than the basement of Whitman. Located in room 010, the Behavioral Laboratory at the Whitman School of Management provides Whitman faculty and PhD…
#WhitmanWatch: Logan Margolis
Class of 2017 Majors: Marketing and Management Minor: Music Industry Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganmargolis Logan Margolis has always had an interest in marketing and a love for music, demonstrated through his marketing and management majors in Whitman and minor in VPA’s…
#WhitmanWatch: Himanshu Soni
MBA Class of 2016 Concentration: Finance Hometown: New Delhi, India LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/himanshusoni9 When Himanshu Soni was offered the opportunity to participate in an annual stock pitch competition hosted by Credit Suisse called the HOLT Valuation Challenge, he was eager to…
#WhitmanWatch: Josh Fyffe
Class of 2017 Majors: Marketing and Finance Hometown: Pelham, New Hampshire LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshfyffe Six months ago, Josh Fyffe received the perfect opportunity to combine his Whitman education with his love of sports when he was hired as an intern for…
#WhitmanWatch: Laura Contero
MBA Class of 2016 Concentration: Marketing Hometown: Suffern, New York LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauracontero As the vice president of marketing for Whitman Women in Business, Laura Contero is passionate about inspiring women to pursue careers in management. Not only is she responsible…
#WhitmanWatch: Joseph Howard
Class of 2016 Major: Marketing Management Minor: EEE Hometown: Pulaski, NY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/joseph-howard/81/25/5a7 Instead of watching television this summer, Joseph Howard decided to give life on the other side of the screen a try. As an intern for ABC Family…
Megan Waite Honored with Chancellor’s Award for Work in Lean Six Sigma
Every year, Syracuse University’s Mary Ann Shaw Center for Public and Community Service hosts the Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship to honor a select group of students and faculty who are contributing outstanding work to the community. This…
Team Voce Shares their Voice at TCU’s Ventures and Values Competition
Voce—it’s the Italian word for voice, and it’s exactly what the winners of Whitman’s fall 2014 capstone competition want to give back to women on college campuses with their award-winning product. Last fall, the team worked together to develop a…
#WhitmanWatch: Maryann Akinboyewa
Class of 2015 Majors: Marketing Management, Writing and Rhetoric Hometown: Bowie, Maryland LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannakinboyewa If you’re a student at Syracuse University, chances are you’ve come across Maryann Akinboyewa at some point during the last four years. Between various internships, two majors…
#WhitmanWatch: Kelsey Lord
Class of 2015 Major: Marketing Minor: Child and Family Studies Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseylord Arriving for her first visit to Syracuse University on a sunny spring day, Kelsey Lord immediately knew that she had found the place where she…
#WhitmanWatch: David Skoler
Class of 2015 Majors: Finance, Information Management & Techonology (iSchool) Hometown: Milton, Massachusetts LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrskoler/en When David Skoler first visited the Syracuse campus, he was blown away by the school spirit that he saw from the students, especially after his…
#WhitmanWatch: Katherine Desy
Class of 2015 Majors: Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises Minor: Psychology Hometown: South Windsor, Connecticut LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kdesy For Katherine Desy, the opportunity to take classes in almost every major Whitman offers has been hugely beneficial to her experience at Syracuse.…
#WhitmanWatch: Sandra Carruitero
Class of 2016 (Dec. grad) Majors: Retail Management, Supply Chain Management Hometown: Miami, Florida LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandracarruitero While Whitman classes have helped Sandra Carruitero gain knowledge in the fields of retail and supply chain management, her experiences outside of the classroom…
#WhitmanWatch: Sarah Arlotto
Class of 2015 Majors: Marketing; Television, Radio and Film (Newhouse) Hometown: Chapel Hill, North Carolina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/sarah-arlotto/65/a6a/549 As a dual major in Whitman and Newhouse studying marketing and television, radio and film, Sarah Arlotto wanted to combine her interest in…
#WhitmanWatch: Giuseppe Castelli
Class of 2016 Majors: Finance, Real Estate Minor: Global Political Economy Hometown: Smithtown, New York LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/giuseppe-castelli/62/a93/263 Giuseppe Castelli is used to working with money—in fact, it’s not unusual for him to handle millions of dollars every day. As a junior…
#WhitmanWatch: Melinda Rivera
Class of 2015 Majors: Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises Minor: Public Communications Hometown: Bronx, New York LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindarivera1 Last summer, Melinda Rivera discovered a passion for the television industry when she had the unique opportunity to intern with ABC…
Faculty Profile: Dr. Karca D. Aral
Karca D. Aral Assistant professor of supply chain management Ph.D., INSEAD kdaral@syr.edu Professor Karca Aral recently joined Whitman as an assistant professor in the supply chain management department. Aral’s research is primarily focused on procurement actions, sustainable procurement, sustainable supply…
#WhitmanWatch: Dylan Weinberger
’16 Dylan Weinberger Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y. Majors: Finance and Information Management and Technology (IST) Dylan Weinberger has always had a knack for working with numbers. When he learned he could combine his mathematics skills with networking and leadership opportunities as…
#WhitmanWatch: Taylor Brady
#WhitmanWatch: Taylor Brady Class of 2015 Majors: Finance, Marketing Management Minor: Information Management & Technology Hometown: Mendham, New Jersey LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcbrady As a fourth generation Syracuse University student, Taylor Brady has grown up surrounded by plenty of orange. However, it…
Whitman students receive YMA Fashion Scholarships
Three Syracuse University students were each presented with a $5,000 scholarship at the annual YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund Geoffrey Beene National Scholarship Awards Dinner on January 7, 2015. Indradevi Nuon, David Kern and Kate Johnson were all recipients of the…
#WhitmanWatch: Kenneth Dick
Class of 2015 Majors: Finance, Supply Chain Management Hometown: Skaneateles, New York LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/kenneth-dick/a1/a95/9ba Kenneth Dick initially came to Syracuse with a plan to major in finance, but quickly discovered a secondary interest in supply chain and logistics that has…