Whitman Promotes Diversity and Equity Through Inclusion Student Leader Internship Syracuse University aspires to be a pre-eminent and inclusive student-focused institution, preparing engaged citizens and leaders for participation in a changing global society by promoting a culture of innovation and…
Challenging Assumptions About Entrepreneurship The undergraduate and master’s level elective course, Minority and Woman’s Entrepreneurship: Race, Gender and Entrepreneurial Opportunity, is a hidden gem that presents perspectives on entrepreneurship not often studied. “Readings, assignments and guest speakers cover practical and…
Recent Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts Reflect School’s Commitment Throughout the summer and fall semester, the Martin J. Whitman School School of Management has not only continued to prioritize its commitment to critical issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion…
Whitman School Makes Firm Commitment to Lead Business Schools in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts 2020 is certain to stand out as a year when issues surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion consumed the country – and the Syracuse University Campus…
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…
Vincenzo Suarez ’23, from Weston, Florida, is one of 10 Posse Foundation scholars in his class on the Syracuse University campus. The Posse Foundation is a program that partners with universities across the country to provide full-tuition scholarships and mentorship…
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…
Women’s History Month may have wrapped up in March, but that doesn’t mean learning about inspiring women and their influence on society needs to end. At Whitman’s Women History Month Panel Discussion, which discussed closing the gender gap for women…
Funded Research on Diversity and Inclusion in Business and Management Several research projects focused on diversity and inclusion in business and management are supported by an internal grant program sponsored by the Whitman School. As part of the school’s strategic…
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Help to Ensure All Students Can Thrive As the Whitman School continues to celebrate its new core values, students, faculty, staff and alumni continue to strive toward an all-inclusive community where those of diverse backgrounds and…
Women’s History Month, celebrated every March, recognizes and honors the contributions of women to our history, society and culture — and more importantly, gives rise to conversations and initiatives that work to make the future brighter and opportunities more pervasive…
A student team from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management placed in the top 10 at the annual Kelley School of Business National Diversity Case Competition (NDCC) in January. After making it into the final round, the team finished in 7th place, solidifying…
In honor of International Women’s Day March 8, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University celebrates women at Whitman. Highlighted are Whitman community members celebrated for their social, cultural and economic achievements. #WhitmanWatch Nobi Nyabonda ’22 has…
Whitman senior Jamie Vinick ’20 founded The Women’s Network at Syracuse University to promote inclusion and opportunity for women on campus and in the workforce. During her first year as an aspiring finance major at Syracuse University, Jamie Vinick ’20 attended a…
Over 80 Whitman students spent time in New York City Jan. 6-8, where they had the opportunity to network with companies such as Citi, Goldman Sachs, NBC Universal, Tommy Hilfiger, as well as a variety of others. Students visited respected…
A Chat with Diane Crawford: Newly Appointed Executive Director for Institutional Culture Diane Crawford was recently appointed to the new position of executive director for institutional culture at the Whitman School. Crawford came to Whitman after serving as president of…
Last month, WeWork parent – the We Company – pulled its IPO after disclosing conflicts of interest and ousting its co-founder and then-CEO Adam Neumann for mismanagement. The company’s IPO filings were rocky from the start. Back in August, they…
In May, 20 undergraduate students in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University traveled to New York City for the Whitman Women in NYC career exploration trip. This experiential learning opportunity allowed students to learn about careers in…
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University recently announced the appointment of Diane Crawford to the newly created position of executive director for institutional culture effective May 6. “She will play a lead role in advancing a…
Women are widely underrepresented in the finance industry on many levels. According to a 2017 report by Preqin, less than 17% of senior leaders in investment banking are women and only 9% of senior executives in private equity are women. Men making…
In March, Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management held a reception to celebrate its recent partnership with the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) as part of the Collegiate Partnership Program. The event provided an opportunity for students, faculty…
Zubin Jhambani is an international Whitman student from India in the second year of his MBA. Before attending the Whitman School, Jhambani worked at Accenture as a business analyst for three years. Once he arrived to the United States, he…
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…