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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. However, there are still ways to engage with alumni…
HomeOur Second CenturyClass of 2020Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty 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…
Thirteen students explored New York City during this year’s inaugural Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprise career exploration trip. This year’s trip allowed students to visit companies such as NewLab, WeWork, Harry’s Razors and RTS Inc. The Martin J. Whitman School of…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff 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…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff 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…
Leaving India and moving to America to pursue my MBA wasn’t an easy decision, but it was, by far, one of the best decisions I have made to enhance myself professionally and personally. Syracuse University made me feel at home the minute I…
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…
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:…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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;…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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’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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…