The COVID-19 pandemic shook the world in early 2020 and brought capitalism to its knees…to an extent. Many large retail stores have added themselves to the list of companies filing for bankruptcy. However, at the same time, a select group of…
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Companies Pledge to Go Green
In September 2019, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced a plan in which the company will take leading strides in the fight against climate change. Amazon’s Climate Change Pledge is a plan to make the company carbon-neutral by 2040. Carbon-neutral means that…
From New Delhi to Syracuse, Shubhankar Goel’s ’13 Passion Led Him to Amazon
Even before applying to Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, Shubhankar Goel `13 knew he was passionate about marketing and meeting new people — and the reason he made the trek to snowy Syracuse, New York from New…
Junior Management Faculty Tackling Workplace Issues and Technology Strategy
Three management faculty are examining everything from creativity and leader/employee relationships to strategies associated with emerging technologies and how companies can remain competitive. Ongoing Research Examines Factors Affecting Creativity in the Workplace Teamwork is a frequent topic for management researchers…
Whitman School Alumnus Launches Book Titled “Adversity to Advantage: How to Overcome Bullying & Find Entrepreneurial Success”
Randy Ginsburg ‘19 recently launched a book titled “Adversity to Advantage: How to Overcome Bullying & Find Entrepreneurial Success.” Ginsburg, a graduate of the Whitman School of Management, earned a double major in entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises and marketing management…
Where Do Christmas Trees Come From?
E-commerce giant Amazon now sells full-sized live Christmas trees online. The retailer offers a wide range of trees, from 7.5 foot Kingwood Firs for around $80 to 6.5 foot Dunhill Firs for almost $140, with Prime shipping options for consumers.…
M.S. in Finance Students Take Manhattan
For a few days in late December 2017, 24 master’s in finance (MSF) students and one master’s in accounting student descended on financial services companies, banks and regulatory agencies in New York City with Faculty Advisor Ravi Shukla, professor of…
#WhitmanWatch: Hariharan Padmanabhan
MBA Class of 2016 Concentration: Supply Chain Management Hometown: Hyderabad, India LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hariharanpadmanabhan Blog: http://scmpro.blogspot.com/ In just two years at Whitman, Hariharan Padmanabhan has made a lasting impact on the school and community through his work in the field of…
Whitman Career Fair Who’s Who
The Whitman Career Fair can be one of the most pivotal events in a student’s 4-years at Syracuse. The purpose of the career fair is to create relationships between students and employers. If done right, it can lead to significant…
Alumni of the Week: Harry Eng MBA ’92
As the first member of my family to pursue a college education, I chose marine engineering as my undergraduate degree because it offered me an opportunity to work as a licensed engineer on ships, to operate and maintain machinery and…
Class News and Notes
Class News and Notes We welcome announcements of new jobs, promotions, board positions, marriages and family additions. Please visit our online submission form to share your news. New Positions: Sherijo Damico ’82: director of real estate, Habitat for Humanity of…
Whitman Joins Wharton on Business Radio
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs and Professor of Retail Practice Amanda Nicholson was featured on “Knowledge@Wharton,” discussing Amazon’s recent higher than expected earnings report. “The big question is — how long will investors keep sticking with ?” said Dr. Nicholson, as…