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Whitman Alumni and Corporate Partners Connect with Students Virtually in New Webinar Series
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management understands that the transition to online learning has meant the loss of many opportunities on campus to connect with and learn from alumni and corporate partners. However, there are still ways to…
New Strategic Relationship Management Solidifies Corporate Partnerships
New Strategic Relationship Management Solidifies Corporate Partnerships For decades, the Whitman School has worked with alumni and corporate recruiters to help students find meaningful internships and jobs. Those relationships have run the gamut from companies that simply hire students to…
Whitman Students Learn About Entrepreneurship from Alumni in the Big Apple
Thirteen students explored New York City during this year’s inaugural EEE career exploration trip. As part of the trip, students visited host companies NewLab, WeWork, Harry’s Razors and RTS Inc. The Whitman Career Center team coordinates industry immersion trips to…
5 Under 5: Ashley Thombs ’14, ’15 M.S.
5 Under 5: Ashley Thombs ’14, ’15 M.S. Our Five Under Five column features a Q&A with a Martin J. Whitman School of Management alum who graduated within the last five years. For this issue, meet Ashley Thombs ’14, ’15…
Whitman at Work: Kathy Cody
Whitman at Work: Kathy Cody Kathy Cody ’87 When Farmers Insurance Group asked Kathy Preli Cody ’87, an alumna of Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, if she wanted to write an article on what female business leaders…
Whitman School Students Receive Whitman Alumni Club of Central New York Awards
The Whitman Alumni Club of Central New York honors four Martin J. Whitman School of Management students with excellence awards. Whitman’s Xinye Zou, Diana Correia and Alexa Cloud received Russell J. Hamilton Scholarship Awards, named for former Whitman School assistant dean, Russ Hamilton. These awards are presented annually to…
This Month’s Alumni of the Week
Our Alumni of the Week for January include two graduates who are part of rotational training programs at Macy’s and IBM, as well as a business development supervisor at The Martin Agency and an analyst at a privately held energy company. Please meet:…
Meet March’s Featured Alumni Entrepreneurs
This month, we are pleased to introduce you to two Whitman alumni entrepreneurs: Russell Suskind ’14 of Tuck, an online mattress retailer Keir Weimer ’11 of the Keir Weimer Team of Select Sotheby’s International Realty
Alumni of the Week: David Cykiert ’05
From a young age, it was impressed upon me to surround myself with good people, or, in the instances in which I lacked the option/ability to be so selective, to seek those good people out and keep them close as…
Featured Alumni Entrepreneur: Russell Suskind ’14
Think back to the last time you went mattress shopping. The pain of dealing with pushy sales reps, the huge price tags, the overwhelming number of options. It’s stressful and confusing process similar to buying a used car or ordering…
Alumni of the Week: Corey Lane ’06
A mentor once told me that a great advertising executive should be able to take over the client’s job if he or she were ever hit by a bus. Morbid, yes, but the idea is that to create genuinely effective…
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…
Featured Alumni Entrepreneur: Keir Weimer ’11
Keir Weimer ’11 is the president and founder of The Keir Weimer Team of Select Sotheby’s International Realty, where he was the number one sales producer in the company in New York State in 2015. The team focuses on connecting…
Dear Whitman Alumni: August Message from Cindie Adams
Dear Whitman Alumni, It is amazing that a year has passed since I arrived in Syracuse and began working with Whitman alumni. I would like to thank all of you who have taken a chance on me—accepted my request to connect;…
Upcoming Events
Summer Campus Days for Prospective Students: July 24, July 31, August 7 and August 14 If your son, niece or neighbor is considering the Whitman School, please share details of our Summer Campus Days during which prospective students tour our…
MBA@Syracuse Students Come to Campus for Program’s First In-Person Residency
In April, Whitman hosted the first residency of the newly revamped online MBA known as MBA@Syracuse. More than 120 students from around the world traveled to campus to meet other classmates, faculty and staff in person for the first time since…
Ray Wimer’s Passion for Teaching and Penchant for Retail Converge at Whitman
When Ray Wimer arrived at Syracuse University to pursue master’s degrees in history and education, there were no available teaching assistantships in either major, but there was one in retail management. He accepted and began work grading course material for an…
WhitmanNYC
Editor’s Note: The following piece was originally published in the Spring 2015 edition of Whitman Magazine. The WhitmanNYC Alumni Club recently launched the real estate breakfast speaker series. The goal of the program is to connect alumni in the real…
Following her passions for tech: Krista Canfield ’03
If you have a passion, the fire never really dies out. A Syracuse native now living and working in California is making headway in making new connections and following her passion. Krista Canfield, Newhouse and Whitman dual ’03, is the…
Leen Nsouli ’12: Discovering passions through diverse experiences
Leen Nsouli, a ’12 Whitman MBA alumnus, has been working as a marketing analyst for NPD Group, a leading global market research company, since graduation. During her time at Whitman, Leen incorporated different learning experiences to carve a unique career path…
March 2015 Class Notes
We welcome announcements of new jobs, promotions, board positions, marriages and family additions. Please send your news items to Cindie Adams, executive director of alumni and corporate relations, at csadams@syr.edu. Promotions: Annie Stankevich ’09: Enterprise Relationship Manager at LinkedIn Michele…
Whitman Programs Ranked Among the Best in the U.S. and Globally
More Reasons to Be Proud of Your Alma Mater In the past two weeks, Whitman has earned four rankings that place the school and its programs among the world’s elite. Whitman’s online MBA program, MBA@Syracuse, took the 5th spot in…
Class Act Graduation Challenge: Whitman Seniors Leading All Schools
Whitman’s Seniors Sprint Ahead in Gift Giving Whitman’s 2015 graduates are on a mission. Within one week of launching the Class Act 2015 Graduation Challenge, they beat last year’s total percentage of giving. Class Act is Syracuse University’s annual senior…
Mara Silver-Smith ’02: The Mutual Advantages of Alumni Engagement
Mara Silver-Smith’s resume reveals an accomplished career with posts at leading international brands. Her first position came after graduating from Whitman in 2002 with a degree in marketing and supply chain management. She was hired as an industrial engineer in…
60-Second Alumni Engagement Survey
Alumni Engagement Survey – What Can We Do For You? In a minute or less, you can share valuable feedback that will help us plan social, networking and professional development opportunities that match your interests and availability, as well as…
Professor of Practice Sue Smith Brings Corporate-Tested Know How to the Classroom
The first marketing course Professor Sue Smith ever took was through an MBA extension program that Syracuse University ran in Corning, N.Y. “It was taught by Whitman Professor Emeritus Ted Wallin, and it changed the course of my career. I…
Mark Rossano Reaps the Value of Real World Experience
Mark is an analyst with First New York Capital. Small class sizes and personal attention from the faculty were a driving force behind his reasons in choosing Whitman. But, it’s the practical application leaned through our experiential learning requirement that…
Chad Bender’s Continued Connections
Chad Bender graduated from SU in 2005 with a dual degree in finance (Whitman) and television, radio and film (Newhouse). Ten years later, he is the director of digital revenue planning at ABC Family. He credits his SU connections to almost…
Accounting@Syracuse May Application Deadline for July Class
Whitman has launched a rebranded and enhanced online Master of Science degree in professional accounting. Accounting@Syracuse prepares students with the analytical and technical skills to advance their accounting career in a variety of organizations. The first class will commence in…
Game On! Undergrads Get Points and Gain Skills
You have likely heard about Whitman’s Goodman IMPRESS program that was launched last fall. IMPRESS is designed to provide undergraduates with the skills and experience employers seek, including leadership, communication, certifications, global context and industry exploration. The program is named in…
Faculty Profile: Entrepreneurship Professor Looks to Apply Research to the Classroom to Prepare Aspiring Entrepreneurs with Neurological Disorders
What do the founders of Virgin Group, JetBlue and Ikea have in common? They are all successful entrepreneurs who share an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis. Dr. Johan Wiklund, Whitman professor of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises, is studying the…
“Class Act” Whitman Graduation Challenge
Each year, Syracuse University holds a “Class Act” senior gift campaign encouraging graduating seniors to give to the school prior to commencement. SU has historically had a relatively low giving rate compared to peer schools. We want Whitman to play…
Upcoming Events
Save the date! An upcoming event at Whitman might be the perfect reason to make a trip back to campus: Entrepreneurship Awards Ceremony: April 11 Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (WISE) Symposium: April 21 Whitman Day: April 24 Whitman CNY…
Class Notes
We welcome announcements of new jobs, promotions, board positions, marriages and family additions. Please send your news items to Cindie Adams, executive director of alumni and corporate relations, at csadams@syr.edu. Promotions: Tatiana Kidd ’10: Associate Buyer at The TJX Companies, Inc.…
Guest Post: 2014 Frankel Scholar
Today we have another guest post! If you remember from Tuesday’s #WhitmanWatch, Tatiana Turner is one to look out for! Today she is back with some insight into her time as a 2014 Frankel Scholar: During the summer, I was…