Voices of the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University
If Thomas NovoGradac ’20 hadn’t interned at the Federal Reserve Board two summers ago, then they wouldn’t have the Veteran Employee Resource Group that they do today. As a student-veteran at Syracuse University, NovoGradac noticed a lack of veteran-focused resources…
Name: Nicklaus Brincka Graduation Year: May 2020 Majors: Accounting (CPA Track) Hometown: Sacramento, California Nicklaus Brincka ’20, a United States Army veteran, wants to continue serving his country in addition to pursuing a degree. “My grandfather had always pushed me…
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University has been named to Bloomberg Businessweek’s ranking of the best U.S. business schools of 2019-20, jumping 12 spots to number 65 on the list.
For Gina Giudice ’20, choosing to attend the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and Syracuse University was a no-brainer. When applying to schools, Syracuse University had everything she wanted in her college experience: school spirit and sports, a large…
For Azarius Williams ’20, attending Syracuse University has been a dream come true. He explains, “I like to say that Syracuse University chose me. In high school, I honestly did not envision myself pursuing higher education because of my family’s financial…
Michael DiNardo ’20 first visited Syracuse University with his sister at thirteen years old when she was touring the school, and decided that Syracuse would be the place for him. “Five years and 15 college applications later, I rediscovered my…
For Nobi Nyabonda ’22, her college application process looked a little different than most Whitman students’. Rather than deciding how far of a drive she’d be willing to take when heading home during summer breaks, Nyabonda looked at schools that…
The STEM-designated master’s degree in marketing program (MSM) at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management is one of its newest master’s level offerings but students are already experiencing the strength of the program, which takes a decidedly analytical approach…
What does a CPA track accounting major, Disney College intern, Delta Sigma Pi member and Dean’s Team Member all have in common? These four students are members of our 2019-2020 Digital Content Team in the Office of Communications and Marketing.…
Todd Rubin ’04 (School of Architecture), Minister of Evolution and President of The Republic of Tea, established a grant through the Rubin Family Foundation for the 2019-2020 academic year for five “Rubin Family Innovation Mentors” at Blackstone LaunchPad powered by…
On July 26, 2019, the latest class of the Defense Comptrollership Program (DCP) graduated at a ceremony held at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. DCP is joint program at Syracuse that allows students to earn an…
Name: An Ni Hsu Graduation Year: 2020 Major(s): MS in Marketing Hometown: Taoyuan, Taiwan An Ni Hsu G ’20 was immediately interested in the flexibility of the master’s in marketing program that encompassed both a rigorous academic schedule along with practical internship…
Nikita Omprakash Kuckian ’20, an entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises major at the Whitman School, has been able to hone entrepreneurial skills through a variety of academic and experiential activities. Kuckian joined the Entrepreneurship Club as a first-year and now holds…
Name: Perri Vimadalal Graduation Year: 2020 Majors: Finance and Marketing Management Minor: Political Science Hometown: Weston, Massachusetts Perri Vimadalal ’20, like many university students, came into the Whitman School of Management unsure of what to pursue and what the future…
Name: Katie Franc Graduation Year: 2019 Major(s): Marketing Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania In April of her senior year of college, Katie Franc ’19 jumped on a plane and flew across the country to Los Angeles to pursue her hopeful future in the…
Like many members of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), Ryan Houck ’19 first heard about the organization during his first year accounting course. Upon hearing that BAP is an international honor society for students studying accounting, finance and information systems, his…
When Matt Keller ’19 isn’t crunching numbers, he spends his free time at the Ensley Athletic Center working on his snaps in preparation for a life where he can balance his knack for accounting and passion for football. Keller is…
The Joseph I. Lubin School of Accounting was pleased to recognize these students at its annual spring banquet in April. Student Recognition Institute of Internal Auditors Award Lauren Dishman ’18, ’19 M.S. NY State Society of CPAs Career Preparation Award…
Name: Daniel Strauss Graduation Year: 2019 Major(s): Finance Hometown: Hillsborough, New Jersey If you’ve been to Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, you’ve most likely had the pleasure of seeing Daniel Strauss ’19 in action. In his four-year tenure as…
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University recently announced the appointment of Chris Wszalek to the position of executive director of graduate admissions and student recruitment, effective May 28. Wszalek brings almost a decade of experience in…
Walking through the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, it’s impossible to miss the impact that Delaney Wehn made on the school throughout her four years there and at Syracuse University. Seriously, a picture of her smiling face adorns the welcome…
One morning during his summer internship at General Motors (GM), Kenneth Mintz was walking toward the elevators when he heard a “ding” from the executive-only elevator shaft. The doors slid open to reveal a smiling Mary Barra, the company’s CEO,…
Matt Feldman ’19 isn’t afraid to take a leap of faith. He’s lived on his own and covered baseball in Cape Cod for a summer, took time off from college for a semester to work in supply chain for a fortune…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Student Spotlight: Adena Rochelson ’21 Hometown: Fayetteville, New York Major: Supply Chain Management Minor: Environment and Society Adena Rochelson has known how to make an impact since the fourth grade. At…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Student Spotlight: Faraz Khan ’20 Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan Degree: MBA Faraz Khan was an outstanding football player in Pakistan (soccer in the United States) and had offers to pursue the sport…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff 2019 Whitman Scholars Each year, Whitman Scholars are chosen from the senior class through a competitive selection process. To be considered, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.65 and a…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Graduate Student Spotlights: Class of 2019 Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management offers a variety of graduate programs that prepare students to become exceptional business leaders and professionals. Learn more…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Whitman By the Numbers: 2019 Graduates Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management educates students to become successful business professionals prepared for a world of accelerated change. The Whitman School offers…
The Goodman IMPRESS Program (IMPRESS), started in fall 2014, has become a key differentiator for Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management.The program plays an important role in acclimating new students to the Whitman School community and developing their professional…
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University recently announced the appointment of Diane Crawford to the newly created position of executive director for institutional culture effective May 6. “She will play a lead role in advancing a…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Whitman Takes on NYC for Transformative Learning Experiences The Whitman School aims to inspire and prepare students for an ever-changing business world. For these reasons, each semester dedicated staff and faculty…
Around 4 p.m. on September 6, 2018 Faiz Khan walked out of an office building in New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood and into an Uber bound for LaGuardia Airport. As soon as he sat down in the Uber, he began…
Since January 2014, veteran and military-connected enrollment at Syracuse University has grown more than 500 percent. In 1944, Syracuse University helped lead the charge in the creation of the original G.I. Bill, and since then has continuously aimed to provide…
Entrepreneurship and innovation has driven Matt Shumer, a first-year student at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, since childhood. According to Shumer, he would learn about a topic and become fascinated, spending all of his time thinking about or…
In March, Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management held a reception to celebrate its recent partnership with the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) as part of the Collegiate Partnership Program. The event provided an opportunity for students, faculty…
This past weekend, MBA students from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University presented their case analysis at the University at Buffalo School of Management MBA Case Competition. In the case competition, teams of students from top…
Author’s Note: This article is written by the Whitman 2019 Class Marshalls, Rachel Melvin and Hendrik Hilpert. It’s almost time for graduation! Here’s a helpful checklist of tasks to complete before you walk the stage and become an alum of Syracuse…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Whitman Seniors Highlighted on Poets & Quants for Undergrads List of Best & Brightest Two seniors from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, Linqing Lily Li and Samuel Hirsch,…
In this “MBA Reflections” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of a select few Whitman MBA students graduating in 2019. Name: Tamara Seredneva Major and Graduation Month/Year: MBA in Business Analytics & Marketing (May/2019) Hometown:…
In January, a team of nine students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management won third place in the 18th annual Deloitte FanTAXtic Tax Case Competition. The competition began with 72 teams from over 40 colleges and universities across…
Each semester, the EEE department selects senior and graduate level students to participate in the prestigious D’Aniello Entrepreneurial Internship Program, an internationally recognized initiative that provides unique entrepreneurial opportunities for highly qualified candidates. D’Aniello interns work directly with an entrepreneur,…
Hometown: Nagpur, India Degree: MBA Of note: Moharir was a long distance sea swimmer in India. She swam about four miles a day in the Arabian Sea. Radhika Moharir’s biggest role model is her late father, who always encouraged her…
Hometown: Somerset, New Jersey Majors: Finance and Accounting Of note: Carl is a certified scuba diver. Carl MacEwen remembers touring the Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s Ballentine Investment Center while he was in high school and learning about Whitman…
Editor’s Note: The following is being reprinted with permission from the Syracuse University News website. J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and the Barnes Professor of Entrepreneurship, has been named a University Professor by Vice Chancellor…
In this “MBA Reflections” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of MBA students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management graduating in May of 2019. Name: Mariam Kvantaliani Hometown: Georgia Major: MBA –…
Name: Griffin Brooks Graduation Year: Spring 2019 Major(s)/Minor(s): Retail Management and Marketing Hometown: Bryn Mawr, P.A. Griffin Brooks chose to attend Syracuse University (SU) to continue a family legacy, as their grandfather went to SU, and to pursue their interests…
David Park, assistant professor of entrepreneurship at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management was honored as one of the top 50 undergraduate business professors in the world by Poets and Quants for Undergrads, a website devoted to offering information and…
Name: Jacob Urban Graduation: December 2018 Hometown: West Chicago, Illinois Majors: Finance, Energy and Its Impacts Jacob Urban strives to make the most of his time at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management by heavily involving himself on…
MBA@Syracuse, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University’s online MBA program, recently was ranked #17 by Poets & Quants in its publication of 2019 Best Online Business Programs, released Oct. 9. For Poets & Quants online MBA…
Name: Kenny Buckner Graduation Year: 2019 Major(s): Finance, Information Management & Technology Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia Kenny Buckner, a finance and information management & technology dual major at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management and The School of Information Studies, was…