Like most students applying to college, you want a degree that offers flexibility and prepares you for success in the field. You probably desire something that aligns with your skills and interests, but simultaneously may boost your earning potential. We…
Business Schools Embracing Digital Transformation
HomeOur Second CenturyClass of 2020Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty Business Schools Embracing Digital Transformation It is no question that all aspects of professional life and the business world are affected by the booming digital age, but what about business…
Upcoming Events
Check out Whitman’s upcoming events. You may find a great reason to come back to campus or connect with classmates. WhitmanNYC and Big Apple Orange Holiday Celebration: December 10 This year, Whitman NYC is co-hosting a holiday party with Big Apple Orange!…
Featured Alumni Entrepreneur: James Shomar ’12 M.S. ’14
James Shomar ’12 M.S. ’14 is the CEO of Solstice Power, a developer of proprietary technology for the concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) and high power microelectronics industries. CPV is an innovative solar power technology that uses high magnification lenses to focus incoming sunlight…
Featured Alumni Entrepreneur: Zach Schleien ’12
Zach Schleien ’12 and his mom, Debbie Schleien, launched LIFT Protein Muffins last year. LIFT Protein Muffins is a gluten-free, paleo muffin that serves as a meal replacement. Schleien saw an opportunity in the gluten-free, paleo market. There were few healthy…
Tom Barkley Enhances Finance Curriculum with His Practiced Business Perspective
When Tom Barkley, assistant professor of finance practice, isn’t teaching at Whitman, traveling to Brazil to help recruit students into Whitman’s graduate programs or grading Chartered Financial Analyst exams, he enjoys playing billiards in the Syracuse-area division of the American Poolplayers’…
Kevin Varadian ‘97: The Freedom to Sink or Succeed
Kevin Varadian ’97 was raised in Rhode Island in a household of academics; however, the apple fell fairly far from the tree. His scholastic performance left him with few options after high school graduation. His guidance counselor even encouraged him…
Alumni of the Week: Charis-Faith Slue ’15
If you have a passion for an arts-related industry, any good mentor would (or should) tell you that without business knowledge you can expect to be cycled in and out of the industry very quickly. I came to Whitman as…