Kimberly Boynton ’13 MBA: Hospital CEO Never Imagined Leading Through a Pandemic When Kimberly Boynton ’13 MBA was studying at the Whitman School, she never imagined that a few years later she would be using some of the skills she…
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Dominique Visser ’20 MBA: Online MBA Program Was “Business as Usual” During Belgian Lockdown
Dominique Visser ’20 MBA: Online MBA Program Was “Business as Usual” During Belgian Lockdown Completing the online MBA program in Belgium while COVID-19 had the country locked down was “business as usual for me,” says Dominique Visser ’20 MBA. “I…
Whitman at Work: Entrepreneur Makes Anything But Beer Nothing But Successful
Whitman at Work: Entrepreneur Makes Anything But Beer Nothing But Successful One month after completing his master’s degree in entrepreneurship at the Whitman School, Logan Bonney ’17 M.S. was already putting his education into practice by incorporating Anything But Beer…
#WhitmanWatch: Ze Zeng ’23
Ze Zeng ’23 has a passion for people and a desire to change the world similarly to his role model, Elon Musk. Although Zeng admires many people, he explains, “I think that the ideas that Musk has are for the greater good. Tesla and SpaceX are a couple of the companies that he runs. They are for humanity’s future. He wants to do things for the greater good, the entire population. I may not achieve something like that, but if I have a chance, I hope to be a person like him.”
Faculty Stay Connected to Whitman Community by Sharing Expertise, Collaborating Through Virtual Formats
Faculty Stay Connected to Whitman Community by Sharing Expertise, Collaborating Through Virtual Formats When the 2020 spring semester transitioned online, the School began bringing instruction online but also wanted to find ways to ensure that faculty, students, alumni, staff and…
Collaboration is Key for Yvette Hollingsworth Clark ’94 MBA
Collaboration is Key for Yvette Hollingsworth Clark ’94 MBA The night the federal CARES Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020, 60 people from financial institutions and fintech companies gathered virtually for a TechSprint to offer technology solutions…
Virtual Event: Entrepreneurship
“Entrepreneurship in Time of Crisis” The Martin J. Whitman School of Management hosted a virtual panel discussion on entrepreneurship in time of crisis with scholars from Whitman’s Institute for an Entrepreneurial Society (IES). Panelists discussed the economic outlook for entrepreneurial…
The Power of the Whitman Alumni Network Saves the Day for Students Seeking Internships
When Syracuse University had to transition to online learning last March, many students at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management had long secured summer internships to add to their resumes. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies were…
Internship Experience: Madeline Ferguson, Marketing and Sales Intern at GRS Recruiting
In this “Internship Experience” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of our students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as they return from summer internships. Name: Madeline FergusonGraduation Year: 2022Majors: Marketing Management /…
Study Abroad Strasbourg: A Small City Made a Big Impact
Michael Wood ’21, born and raised in a small town near Syracuse, always knew he would study abroad. He wanted to travel to the other side of the world and embrace another culture, stepping out of the upstate New York bubble,…
Virtual Event: Fall 2020 Whitman Dean’s Update
On Oct. 1, 2020, Dean Eugene Anderson addressed the Whitman community to update them on how Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management faculty, staff and students have adapted to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. He discussed…
Supply Chain Professor Uses Innovative Spirit to Help Community
Supply Chain Professor Uses Innovative Spirit to Help Community Over the past several months, Julie Niederhoff, associate professor of supply chain management, spoke to multiple major media outlets, including CNN, NBC Nightly News and The New York Times about supply…
Study Abroad Madrid: Immersion Trip for Two Brothers
Madrid is well-known for its great food, art and history — and is one of Syracuse University’s most popular study abroad destinations — so it was a no-brainer choice for Connor and Justin Laurent ’21 when they were deciding where to…
Study Abroad London: Finding a Second Home
Patrick Penfield Jr. ’21, finance major, didn’t have the most typical study abroad experience, but he was still able to make the most of his time in Europe and make memories that will stay with him for a lifetime. Penfield…
Experts Explore Changes in Retail in the Wake of COVID-19
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management hosted a virtual panel concerning the retail industry in June. The webinar, Perspectives on Retail in the Wake of COVID-19, covered various aspects of retail, including how the industry has been affected by…
Student Innovators Created Positive Opportunities in Hard Times
Student Innovators Created Positive Opportunities in Hard Times COVID-19 has certainly had a negative impact on the Syracuse University community, but some Whitman students were able to find a small piece of the positive in recent months. And while there…
Internship Experience: Lindsay Cohn, Financial Crimes and Analytics Intern at KPMG
In this “Internship Experience” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of our students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as they return from summer internships. Name: Lindsay CohnGraduation Year: May 2021Major(s): Finance…
COVID-19 Relief and Inclusive Excellence Scholarships Support Returning Whitman Students
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management has announced two new scholarship funds for returning undergraduate and graduate students. Current students must apply for either scholarship by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020. Students will be contacted within…
Death of Malls and Changes in Retail
This year alone 25,000 stores are expected to close. This news surfaces as the COVID-19 pandemic slowly eases up and companies have a moment to reevaluate their circumstances. More than half of the closing stores will be accounted for in malls across…
Not Your Typical 9-5, A New Normal
Has the typical 9-5 workday changed for good? For many, waking up early to pack lunches and commute to work has become a thing of the past during the pandemic. Our “normal” routine of showing up to the office early,…
How Does Census Data Impact Business?
Obtaining a complete and accurate count is critical because the results of the 2020 Census will influence the allocation of billions of dollars in federal funds to community programs as well as determine state representation in Congress and the drawing…
Virtual Event: Perspectives on Retail in the Wake of COVID-19
“Perspectives on Retail in the Wake of COVID-19” The Martin J. Whitman School of Management hosted a virtual forum to discuss retail in the wake of COVID-19. Our expert faculty and industry panelists discussed the immediate and systemic impact of…
The Juxtaposition of How COVID-19 is Impacting Business, Diversity is Key
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…
Whitman Takes Competitions Virtual
Whitman Takes Competitions Virtual The pandemic has hindered many students from traveling to business competitions. However, at the Whitman School, undergraduate seniors were able to complete their spring 2020 capstone with a virtual pitch competition. Graduate students were also able…
Ph.D. Students Pursue Research Remotely
Haiying Yang, Kurian George and Devin Stein Ph.D. Students Pursue Research Remotely While the pandemic impacted all students at the Whitman School as they transitioned to online instruction in March 2020, doctoral students had other obstacles to overcome. Some, including…
Recruitment Teams Adapt to Pandemic Restrictions
Recruitment Teams Adapt to Pandemic Restrictions So how does college recruitment work during such an uncertain and unusual time? While there’s been plenty of talk about the impact of COVID-19 on current students at Syracuse University and the Whitman School,…
WISE Women’s Business Center and South Side Innovation Center Awarded Grants to Help Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Two entrepreneurship programs run by the Martin J. Whitman School of Management received funding in April 2020 to help small businesses affected by COVID-19. The Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (WISE) Women’s Business Center and South Side Innovation Center…
Whitman Student Helps Raise $100K with COVID-19 Relief Campaign
Jack Adler ’23 was excited to start his first-year experience at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. What he didn’t expect was having to cut his time on campus short because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Adler made the…
Accounting Students Network Virtually with Professionals at EY
As Syracuse University students, faculty and staff have moved to online learning and remote work, many have found ways to use virtual tools to their advantage. With the help of technology and the importance of networking opportunities at the Martin J. Whitman School…
Supply Chain Professors Offer Thought Leadership and Expertise During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Whitman School’s supply chain management faculty are thought leaders in their space, frequently interviewed by top tier national media outlets. Below are recent placements secured for Julie Niederhoff, associate professor of supply chain management, Patrick Penfield, professor of supply…
Whitman and Maxwell Co-Host a Forum on the Economic Impact of COVID-19
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management is pleased to collaborate with the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs to present a virtual faculty forum on the economic impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Content Kings and Streaming Wars
With the vast majority of the world population spending most of their time at home in recent weeks, viewership of streaming service content has skyrocketed. With COVID-19 restrictions forcing people to stay home and practice social distancing, more people are turning…
Local Businesses Find Innovative Ways to Help the Community During Pandemic
While COVID-19 has hindered the normal operations of businesses and institutions across the country, many leaders have quickly shifted their attention from “How can we continue to operate?” to “What can we do to help?” With this perspective, several local…
Why Should You Earn a Graduate Degree in Business Today?
Uncertainty is a lingering feeling that many people are experiencing right now given the current events surrounding COVID-19. This feeling is especially prevalent for individuals considering whether to apply and commit to a graduate program. Recent graduates, full-time workers trying…
Whitman Trending Topic Webinar: COVID-19 and Supply Chain
COVID-19 is impacting the world’s supply chain in myriad ways. Hear more on why this is happening and what can be done to mitigate future supply chain risk.