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Shubham Krishna ’23 M.S.: Over 100 Years of Supply Chain Expertise Drew Graduate Student Around the World to Syracuse University

Coming from Patna, India, an ancient city along the banks of the Ganges River, Shubham Krishna M.S. ’23 was interested in another placed steeped in tradition: Syracuse University and its supply chain program at the Whitman School of Management, which…
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Cassie Durkin ’23 M.S. Marketing: Student Couldn’t Pass Up Opportunity to Earn a Master’s Degree at Hometown University

Cassie Durkin ’23 M.S. knew she wanted to pursue a master’s degree right after finishing her undergraduate education at Hartwick College, where she received a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Unsure of exactly what area of business she wanted to…
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Julia Fiedler, ’21, ’22 M.S.: Master’s Degree Has Prepared Her for Real-World Requirements of Today’s Professional Accounting Field

Julia Fiedler ’21, ’22 M.S. grew up around Syracuse University’s Whitman School. Long before she decided to attend Whitman and pursue a career in accounting, she could often be found hanging out in the office of Professor of Accounting Practice…
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Bruno Gonzalez Hauger ’21, ’22 M.S.: Entrepreneur Surpasses $100,000 in Prize Money While Completing EEE Master’s Degree

Bruno Gonzalez Hauger ’21 (WHIT/NEW), ’22 M.S., not only just graduated from Syracuse University with a master’s degree, but this entrepreneur also walked away with a stunning $102,000 in winnings through various Whitman School business competitions over his five years…
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Ruixia Zheng ’21 MBA, ’22 M.S.: International Student Grateful for Support of Whitman Community While Earning MBA and Master’s in Business Analytics

The determination of Ruixia Zheng ’21 MBA, ’22 M.S., took her from a self-described “small and remote town in China” across the world to Syracuse University’s Whitman School. There, she earned not one but two master’s degrees, while at the…
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Sustainability Has Become a Key Decision Maker for Businesses’ Success

Increasingly, companies are starting to reflect environmentally conscious decisions in their operations, affecting much of how the business operates for consumers. Because of this, these businesses are hiring more people who have knowledge in both environmental and business backgrounds to…
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Tackling Classes, Exploring Cultures and Running a Startup While Studying Abroad

Ben Ford ’23 brought his entrepreneurial spirit with him while he studied abroad at Syracuse University’s London Center this past semester. As a marketing management student at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, Ford balanced classes, travel and work on…
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Whitman’s Alumni Connection to Big Four Helps Many Students Secure Jobs

Have you ever wondered where students end up after they graduate from Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management? Twenty-five percent of undergraduate students will accept an offer at one of the “Big Four” companies.  The Big Four professional services networks…
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73rd Annual Salzberg Memorial Lecture Program to Be Held October 13-14, 2022

73rd Annual Salzberg Memorial Lecture Program to Be Held October 13-14, 2022 The Whitman School of Management’s H.H. Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management will host its annual Salzberg Memorial Lecture Program on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at…
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Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management Announces Partnership with Management Leadership for Tomorrow

Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management has announced a new partnership with Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT). The program aims to increase awareness and educational and career support for underrepresented minority students through personal guidance and coaching. It…
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Eugene ‘Gene’ Anderson to Depart Syracuse, Tapped to Lead University of Pittsburgh’s Business School, McKelvie to Serve as Interim 

Eugene “Gene” Anderson, dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management since 2017, today announced he will conclude his time at Syracuse University next month. After more than five years at the Whitman School, Anderson will return home to his native…
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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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Capstone Competition Highlights Business Skills, Entrepreneurial Spirit of Whitman’s Graduating Seniors

From women’s-only sports betting to water-saving shower nozzles, this semester’s Capstone Competition at Syracuse University’s Whitman School showcased amazing business ideas that demonstrated students’ skills in development, ideation, research and financial planning. The two-day event, held April 29 and 30,…
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Panasci Business Competition Winners Showcase Entrepreneurial Spirit on Campus

The Syracuse University campus is always buzzing with great ideas, and the Panasci Business Plan Competition is an excellent example of that entrepreneurial spirit. A campus-wide business plan event hosted annually by the Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE)…
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SUNY Upstate, Syracuse University Partner for MD/MBA Program

SUNY Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management are launching a joint MD/MBA, which allows students to earn two valuable degrees in a coordinated five-year program. Applicants for this new joint program at Upstate Medical…
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Exclusive Financial and Investor Communications Emphasis Offered at Syracuse University

Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications Financial and Investor Communications Emphasis (FICE) offered to Newhouse, Whitman School of Management and Arts and Science majors, introduces students to the world of communication in finance. This unique program teaches students…
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Whitman School of Management Announces STEM-Designation for Master’s in Professional Accounting Program

Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management announced that its master’s in professional accounting program has now received STEM-designation. The class of 2022 will be the first to graduate with this new STEM certification.  “We have made notable innovations…
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Kara Montellano ’23 MBA: Unexpected Detour Led Her to an MBA at Whitman

Kara Montellano ’23 MBA believes that life “has a way of taking you on a detour you didn’t plan for.” Fortunately, her most recent detour took her to Syracuse University’s Whitman School this past fall to pursue an MBA with concentrations in…
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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 Continues Commitment to DE&I, Student Leadership Program

Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management continues its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with programs such as the Inclusion Student Leadership Internship. This program fosters a positive change not only in the Orange network but in the local Syracuse…
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Whitman’s Full-Time MBA Program Achieves Highest U.S. News Ranking Since 1998

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University is now ranked #57 in the nation for its full-time MBA program by U.S. News & World Report. This is the highest-ranking for the Whitman School since 1998 and is…
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Webinar: “Successfully Navigating a Multi-Country and Multi-Cultural World”

The Kiebach Center for International Business Studies at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management and the Central New York International Business Alliance presented: “Successfully Navigating a Multi-Country and Multi-Cultural World“ Our panelists discussed: the multi-market presence of United States companies,…
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Yang, Loughnane Serve as Class of 2022 Whitman Class Marshals

Bailey Loughnane ’22 (WHIT/A&S) and Tiffany Yang ’22 (WHIT/iSchool) have been selected as the 2022 Whitman Class Marshals. In their role, they will lead this year’s senior class to the Commencement.  Loughnane and Yang are involved in organizations and awards…
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Whitman School Appoints New Academic Advisor for Master’s Programs

The Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University announces the appointment of Gary Cole to the position of academic advisor effective March 7, 2022. Cole will oversee academic advising for full-time master’s students, including those in the MBA program and…
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Anushree Jagdish ’23 MBA: MBA Program Introduces Real-World Scenarios, New Traditions and a Welcoming “Orange Family”

Anushree Jagdish ’23 MBA came to Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management after working in the advertising industry in her home country of India for a number of years. Equipped with an undergraduate degree in finance, she hopes to expand…
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Whitman School Launches New Professional Certification Program

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University is proud to launch the Whitman Industry Readiness & Excellence (WIRE) Initiative, an innovative new program that strengthens our commitment to prepare our students for a world of accelerating change.…
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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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Whitman School of Management Announces STEM-Designation for MBA

The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University announced today that its MBA program will be classified as STEM-designated for students who successfully complete concentrations in accounting, business analytics, finance, marketing and supply chain management. The class of…
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Black Friday 2021: Supply Chain Issues Affecting Consumers Holiday Shopping Experience

As consumers are gearing up for the holiday season, retailers are experiencing unprecedented supply chain issues. Congested ports, lack of truck drivers, long lead times and increased consumer demand are causing many of these supply chain setbacks. In addition to…
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Jamie Lyn Perry: New Management Professor Explores How Diverse Teams Can Create Better Organizational Outcomes

From her days of participating in team sports to her new position as an assistant professor of management at Syracuse University’s Whitman School, Jamie Lyn Perry has always been interested in how people work together in teams. Her research focuses…
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