Michael Wood ’21, born and raised in a small town near Syracuse, always knew he would study abroad. He wanted to travel to the other side of the world and embrace another culture, stepping out of the upstate New York bubble,…
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Study Abroad Hong Kong: Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone
Hong Kong, China isn’t the biggest study abroad program at Syracuse University, but for recent graduate Tyler Newman ’20, his semester living and working in Asia was unforgettable. “No matter where you go, you’re going to learn something,” Newman shares.…
Study Abroad Florence: Finding a Second Family with a Host Mother
From taking trips to places like northern Italy and seeing the Dolomites to decorating a Christmas tree with her host’s family, Brittney Loper ’21 had a study abroad experience that many students aspire to have. Loper, a senior dual major in marketing…
Study Abroad Madrid: Immersion Trip for Two Brothers
Madrid is well-known for its great food, art and history — and is one of Syracuse University’s most popular study abroad destinations — so it was a no-brainer choice for Connor and Justin Laurent ’21 when they were deciding where to…
Study Abroad London: Finding a Second Home
Patrick Penfield Jr. ’21, finance major, didn’t have the most typical study abroad experience, but he was still able to make the most of his time in Europe and make memories that will stay with him for a lifetime. Penfield…
Study Abroad Santiago: Learning from the Women of Chile
Cafui Awasu ’20 knew she was going to spend a semester abroad in Santiago, Chile from her first week at Syracuse University. Right after she attended the Syracuse University Study Abroad Fair during Welcome Week with her parents, she made…
#WhitmanWatch: Jenna Thomas ’23
The first time that Jenna Thomas ’23 visited Syracuse University she was moved by the potential that she knew Syracuse University held. Thomas, from Bethlehem, PA, recalls, “I wanted to go to Syracuse University ever since I first stepped foot on campus.” The enthusiasm that her tour guide brought and the beautiful campus excited her as she imagined what her college experience could be like.
#WhitmanWatch: Charlie Naples ’21
As a triple-major at Syracuse University, Charlie Naples ’21 is steadfastly working towards degrees in finance and accounting at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and Spanish at the College of Arts and Sciences, while serving as a leader of several student organizations, gaining…
Recent Graduate Continues Education at Whitman with Forever Orange Scholarship
Elizabeth Gordon ’20 has a long-term goal, which is to work in STEM and develop a product to empower women. She explains, “I want to work in the engineering field for 10 years or so and then I hope to…
Why Study Business Analytics?
So, you’re looking for a career that combines math, technology and business? Maybe you have even heard the words “big data” and want to learn more about how best to use data. Look no further; a degree in business analytics…
Winnie (Uyen) Nguyen ’12, ’13 M.S.
Like many international students, Winnie Nguyen ’12, ’13 M.S. had few connections in the United States upon starting her college career. However, in coming to Syracuse, she quickly discovered her passion for accounting, and has been working in Public Accounting…
Robert Spichiger ’19, ’20 M.S.
Like most students, Robert Spichiger ’20 stumbled upon his major, and later career path, through trial and error. In doing so, he discovered his love for accounting and tax, a passion almost comparable to his love of swimming. Spichiger chose…
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…
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.
Whitman Student Helps Raise $100K with COVID-19 Relief Campaign
Jack Adler ’23 was excited to start his first-year experience at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. What he didn’t expect was having to cut his time on campus short because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Adler made the…
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…
#WhitmanWatch: Lucas Krupkin ’20
Like many students, Lucas Krupkin ’20 did not perform as well as he had hoped to when taking standardized tests for college. For him, the exams were incredibly difficult, and for some colleges, only numbers determined a student’s eligibility for admission. …
Higher Education Recruitment Changes in Response to COVID-19
COVID-19 has had no shortage of effects on nearly all industries around the world, and higher education is no exception. While current college students have had their routines upended and are now taking classes from home, prospective college students have…
Student Entrepreneurs Successful at both Techstars Startup Weekend Remote USA and Hult Prize Regional Competitions
A group of five Syracuse University students and one alumni, all active members of the Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at Syracuse University Libraries (LaunchPad), were selected as a top ten team in the east division at the Techstars Startup…
#WhitmanWatch: Arianna Boyce ’23
Arianna Boyce ’23 chose to attend Syracuse University because of the welcoming atmosphere she felt in the campus community and the countless opportunities she saw for herself to grow personally, professionally and academically. In addition to pursuing a major in…
Students Experience Guatemala Through Syracuse University Enactus
Over winter break, from Jan. 2-7, I was fortunate to have the opportunity as part of Team Guatemala, a Syracuse University Enactus project, to travel to Guatemala with project leaders Sarah Ferranti ’20 and Emily Rosen ’22, fellow team member…
Winners Announced for Entrepreneur Student Competitions
Winners of the School of Information Studies’ (iSchool) Raymond von Dran (RvD) Fund for Student Entrepreneurship competition, the Hunter Brooks Watson Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award, and the Compete CNY regional qualifier for the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC) were announced on April 14,…
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…
Student Spotlight: Tyler Newman ’20
Tyler Newman ’20, finance and marketing double major, always knew he wanted to be part of the Syracuse University community. From a young age he attended sporting events on campus and heard about the University from older friends. Newman has collected many…
Whitman Seniors Highlighted on Poets & Quants for Undergrads List of Best & Brightest
Two Martin J. Whitman School of Management seniors, Ryan Houck and Kristen Wong, were selected by Poets & Quants for Undergrads to be highlighted in its annual “best & brightest undergraduate business majors” feature. Each year the publication seeks to honor…
Co-Curricular Transcript Acts as Additional Resource for Students
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management recently joined other universities in introducing a co-curricular transcript. The transcript, which acts as a record of a student’s learning experiences outside of the classroom, was introduced in May 2019. At Whitman, the…
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…
Whitman Team Places in Top 10 at National Competition
A student team from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management placed in the top 10 at the annual Kelley School of Business National Diversity Case Competition (NDCC) in January. After making it into the final round, the team finished in 7th place, solidifying…
Embracing the Power and Potential of Women
Whitman senior Jamie Vinick ’20 founded The Women’s Network at Syracuse University to promote inclusion and opportunity for women on campus and in the workforce. During her first year as an aspiring finance major at Syracuse University, Jamie Vinick ’20 attended a…
Unsung Hero Award Winner Grateful for Dual Degree Opportunity
Jack Ramza ’22 is almost halfway through his time at Syracuse University and has already achieved great success. Ramza was recently honored with an Unsung Hero Award at the 35th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. These awards are given annually…
Internship Experience: Faraz Khan, Finance and Accounting Intern at Proctor & Gamble
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: Faraz KhanGraduation Year: May 2020Major: MBA (concentration in Finance…
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…
Fall 2019 Capstone Business Plan Competition Winners
Every student’s business education at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University is concluded by what is known as “Capstone.” This three-credit course is designed to inspire graduating students’ entrepreneurial spirits and teach tangible skills. The final product of this…
Whitman Brings Cultural Experiences to Students
During the Whitman International Week 2019, students gathered to learn more about international sports and cultures. Members of Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University’s graduate student organization organized a week of events. This year’s events included cricket, table tennis…
MBA@Syracuse Residency Program Is Differentiator for Online Student Networking, World View
HomeWhitman100Whitman BriefingsStudent SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty MBA@Syracuse Residency Program Is Differentiator for Online Student Networking, World View Students in the MBA@Syracuse program at the Whitman School are classmates, but they rarely, if ever, get to spend time together, as…
NFL Star Latavius Murray Suits Up For College in Syracuse
HomeWhitman100Whitman BriefingsStudent SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty NFL Star Latavius Murray Suits Up For College in Syracuse Latavius Murray ’20 MBA, a New Orleans Saints running back, holds his hometown of Syracuse close to his heart. So much so that…
Goodman IMPRESS Program Continues to Engage Students
HomeWhitman100Whitman BriefingsStudent SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty Goodman IMPRESS Program Continues to Engage Students The Goodman IMPRESS Program has become a key talking point during prospective student days and has often been cited as the differentiator for why students chose…
A Chat with Diane Crawford: Newly Appointed Executive Director for Institutional Culture
HomeWhitman100Whitman BriefingsStudent SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty A Chat with Diane Crawford: Newly Appointed Executive Director for Institutional Culture Diane Crawford was recently appointed to the new position of executive director for institutional culture at the Whitman School. Crawford came…
Student Spotlight: Brittany Jackson ’19
HomeWhitman100Whitman BriefingsStudent SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty Student Spotlight: Brittany Jackson ’19 Hometown: Hartford, Connecticut Major: MBA/Online Specialization: Marketing Management When you ask Whitman students where their careers are headed, most say the Big 4 accounting firms, Wall Street or…
Student Spotlight: Nandita Rebello ’20
HomeWhitman100Whitman BriefingsStudent SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty Student Spotlight: Nandita Rebello ’20 Hometown: Mumbai, India Degree: MBA Nandita Rebello has always been artistic. Since age 4, she studied art and became known for her work in her native India. For…
Student Spotlight: Brian Sotnick ’20
HomeWhitman100Whitman BriefingsStudent SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty Student Spotlight: Brian Sotnick ’20 Hometown: Palo Alto, California Major: Marketing Management Minors: Information Management Technology and Psychology Brian Sotnick ’20 describes himself as someone “raised by an East Coast family on the…
Student Spotlight: Thomas NovoGradac ’20
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…
#WhitmanWatch: Nicklaus Brincka ’20
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…
Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management Ranked Among Bloomberg Businessweek’s Best Business Schools of 2019-20
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.
#WhitmanWatch: Gina Giudice ’20
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…
#WhitmanWatch: Azarius Williams ’20
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…
#WhitmanWatch: Michael DiNardo ’20
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…
#WhitmanWatch: Nobi Nyabonda ’22
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…
Whitman School’s Master in Marketing Program Offers Analytical Approach and Real-World Experiences
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…
Whitman Digital Content Team
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.…