It’s not enough to want to become an entrepreneur, according to new research; the context has to be just right for a startup to become a reality. Other people and organizations significantly influence whether people do or do not act…
Featured Alumni Entrepreneur: Katherine Najera ’14
De Manos Con Amor, which means From Hands with Love, is a 501(c)(3) not for profit that empowers women and girls in Central America to break the cycle of poverty. The organization was founded in April 2016 and officially launched…
Entrepreneurship Program Named “National Model Entrepreneurship Program”
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Presented Award at its Annual Conference The Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE) program at the Whitman School of Management was recently named the National Model Program by the United States Association for…
#WhitmanWatch: Quentin Rosso ’18
Name: Quentin Rosso Graduation Year: 2018 Hometown: Paris, France Majors: Finance and Political Philosophy (A&S) Of note: Three years ago, at age 16, he delivered his first public speech in English as a TEDx speaker. During the college application process, Quentin…
WISE Women’s Business Center Honors Lindsay Wickham
The WISE Women’s Business Center (WISE) recently awarded the inaugural Award of Distinction to Lindsay Wickham, events and communications manager for the Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management (Whitman School), for her “unique dedication…
AACSB International Recognizes Whitman School for Leading the Way in Entrepreneurial Education
The Entrepreneurship Spotlight Challenge uncovers cutting-edge practices at the forefront of entrepreneurship in business education AACSB International (AACSB), the world’s largest global education network, recognized Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management (Whitman School), for its commitment to creating…
University to Compete for ACC InVenture Prize
“Shark Tank” isn’t the only place to catch a first look at talented young entrepreneurs creating innovations that will shape the future. Teams from Syracuse University are about to vie for the InVenture Prize, a televised event open to student…
Whitman School’s Entrepreneurship Programs Ranked in the Top 20 in the Nation by Princeton Review/Entrepreneurship Magazine
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship programs were ranked #13 and #17 respectively by Princeton Review/Entrepreneurship Magazine in the annual rankings, which were based on a survey that included topics such as the percentage…
Whitman School Ranked #4 on College Choice’s List of Best Undergrad Business Schools in New York State
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management is among the top five undergraduate business schools in New York state, according to College Choice, “an independent online publication dedicated to helping students and their families find the right college.” Whitman is…
Whitman’s Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship Honored with the NASDAQ Center of Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
The Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship housed within Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management recently received the 2016 NASDAQ Center of Entrepreneurial Excellence award from the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers, an organization that brings together entrepreneurship centers to advance excellence in entrepreneurship. This award is given…
Syracuse University’s Entrepreneurship Program Ranked #1 for Veterans by USA Today/College Factual
Syracuse University’s Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE) Program, housed within the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, was ranked #1 in the country for veterans by College Factual, a USA Today-affiliated website that helps students find the best colleges and…
#WhitmanWatch: Kara Sciscente
Class of 2016 Major: Retail Management Hometown: Congers, New York LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karasciscente Kara Sciscente’s Syracuse University education has been jam-packed with internships that have provided her with valuable retail management experience. For her, the most beneficial aspect of her Whitman education…
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management Presents Entrepreneurship Excellence Awards to Faculty, Entrepreneurs and Students
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, the Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship and the Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE) were proud to present awards to outstanding entrepreneurship professionals, faculty and students on Saturday, April 16.…
Whitman School Hosts Spring Campus Visit and Information Programs
Prospective and admitted students and their families have many options to choose from this spring as the Whitman School is hosting several campus visit and information programs. Prospective students and their families are cordially invited to visit the Syracuse University…
Alumna Tracie Long Shares Avocadough Success Story
After years working as an insurance claim representative, Tracie Long ditched the 9-5 office job to pursue her long-time passion of baking, but decided to add a twist. Long has a history of heart disease and high cholesterol in her family…
Falcone Center: SBA Accelerator
At the Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management, we believe that everyone deserves to climb the economic ladder to success. We are passionate about our purpose and committed to use entrepreneurship to develop Syracuse. Entrepreneurs…
Whitman’s Summer Vacation
The Whitman School may be on summer vacation but it’s bustling with construction activity. The stairwell flooring is being replaced, and the Flaum Grand Hall is being renovated to accommodate larger groups and events that are typical for the space. In addition,…
Student Business Award Winners Use Rewards to Move Ventures Forward
“Receiving the CNY Student Business Award inspired us to dedicate all our efforts to grow the business. Having six months of hard work preparing the business plan be rewarded in this way was both validating and motivating. It has allowed…
Whitman Building Gets Facelift This Summer
The Whitman School building is being renovated throughout the summer to spruce it up, renovate existing space and update classroom technology. By early July, all 22 classrooms will be equipped with the latest technology for faculty and students, including new…
Whitman School’s Couri Hatchery Reaches Significant Milestone
Incubator Has 100 Participating Student Businesses The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University’s Couri Hatchery, located within the Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship, recently achieved a major milestone – 100 student businesses are now part of the incubator, a student-centered, supportive co-working space…
Whitman Alum to Appear on ABC’s Shark Tank
A Whitman alum, Evan Watson ’11, will appear on this Friday’s episode of ABC’s Shark Tank, along with his co-founders, Pete Kistler ’10 BS (iSchool) and Patrick Ambron ’09 BS (Newhouse), as they pitch BrandYourself, a personal online branding company,…
EEE students win startup funding at IDEA juicer
Last fall, a group of students from the EEE program at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management won $1,000 at an IDEA juicer event. An IDEA juicer is a “Shark Tank” type of presentation, where students from all across campus pitch ideas…
Whitman EEE Helps Student Realize Success in Energy Market
James Shomar ’13 MSE, ’12, is the CEO of Solstice Power, a company he started in Whitman’s Couri Hatchery. The company is developing the Solstice Hybrid System, an on-site solar power system capable of providing electrical, heating and AC power…
Adam Gold ’07 and Kyle Corea ’07 Open Second Location of Funk ‘N Waffles Restaurant
Adam Gold ’07 and Kyle Corea ’07 started Funk ‘N Waffles in Whitman’s Couri Hatchery. It is a specialty café, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with an emphasis on natural, organic, locally-grown food. At night, Funk ‘n Waffles features…
EEE Read All About It!
EEE students won $1,000 at an IDEA juicer event! An IDEA juicer is a Shark Tank type of presentation open to students from all across campus. Earlier this semester four teams were invited to be finalists at the juicer competitions.…