Before coming to college, Bryan Reynoso ’23 was always drawn in by Syracuse University’s atmosphere, opportunities and comradery. Once he started classes, he realized the Whitman School of Management had all the same characteristics. The finance and entrepreneurship & emerging enterprises double…
Day-in-the-Life Interning at Robinhood
In this “Day-in-the-Lifee” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and internship experience of our students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as they reflect on what a typical day in their internship role looks like. Name: Alex…
Jasleen Dhariwal ’23 M.S.: Curious Student Is Eager to Embrace the Knowledge and Skills for a Career in Finance in NYC
A self-proclaimed “curious person,” Jasleen Dhariwal ’23 M.S. is so eager to learn everything she can about business that she was willing to travel half-way around the world to earn a master’s degree in finance at Syracuse University’s Whitman School.…
Exclusive Financial and Investor Communications Emphasis Offered at Syracuse University
Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications Financial and Investor Communications Emphasis (FICE) offered to Newhouse, Whitman School of Management and Arts and Science majors, introduces students to the world of communication in finance. This unique program teaches students…
Foundations Built at Whitman Helped Equifax CEO Mark Begor Achieve Success
Foundations Built at Whitman Helped Equifax CEO Mark Begor Achieve Success When Mark Begor ’80 came to Syracuse University, he had no idea that he would one day be leading 12,000 employees as the CEO of Equifax, a data analytics…
Faculty Research on Economic Risks and Uncertainty
Faculty Research on Economic Risks and Uncertainty Are Banks Managing Risk Better as They Grow or Is Risk Growing, Too? Associate Professor of Finance Anna Chernobai, Ali Ozdagli (Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas) and Jianlin Wang (University of California at Berkeley)…
Student Finds Her Path Through Internship Experience
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 reflect on their internship experience over the last year. Name: Juliana CirilloGraduation Year: 2022Majors: Finance /…
Student Finds Passion for Entrepreneurship, Education in Cryptocurrency
Sophie Waldman ’22 starts every day by reading the news and checking the markets. As a finance and entrepreneurship & emerging enterprises (EEE) double major, staying on top of current events is a must, but this isn’t the only reason…
Tianyue Zhao ’13 M.S. Returns to Share Her Professional Experiences with Current Whitman Students
Tianyue Zhao ’13 M.S. made a positive impression on the faculty of Syracuse University’s Whitman School while working on her master’s degree in finance. Almost a decade later, that reputation stuck with her as she was hired this fall as…
Student Finds Passion for FinTech Through Internship
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 reflect on their internship experience over the last year. Name: Lena Karakash Graduation Year: 2022Majors: Finance (WHIT)…
Student Gains Hands-On Data Analytics Experience
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 reflect on their internship experience over the last year. Name: Christopher Lorenz Graduation Year: 2022Majors: Supply Chain…
Gaining Knowledge and Perspective: Student Pursues Graduate Degrees in Supply Chain Management, Finance
Xinyu Wang ’20 M.S. had two main reasons for coming to Syracuse University for graduate school. First, the view. “To be honest, at first I was attracted by the fabulous view of campus,” she admits. However, her plans were solidified…
#WhitmanWatch: Nick Andrade ’22
Can you start solidifying your career path as a first-year college student? Nick Andrade ’22 proves that with Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management connections and resources, it certainly is possible. Andrade, a double major in finance and…
Bang, Mueller Serve as Class of 2021 Senior Whitman Class Marshals
Last semester, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University selected Ruth Bang and Scott Mueller as the 2021 Whitman Class Marshals to represent the senior class throughout the academic year. As marshals, Bang and Mueller serve as…
Virtual Career Experiential Learning Trips Lead to Networking and Career Connections
Virtual Career Experiential Learning Trips Lead to Networking and Career Connections Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management Career Center’s annual January experiential learning trip to New York City looked very different this year. Instead of cabs and conference…
Alumni of the Week: Abha Bang ’09 MBA, G’14 (MAX)
Leaving India and moving to America to pursue my MBA wasn’t an easy decision, but it was, by far, one of the best decisions I have made to enhance myself professionally and personally. Syracuse University made me feel at home…
Professor Fatma Sonmez-Leopold Named to Poets and Quants Top 50 List
Fatma Sonmez-Leopold, Ph.D., assistant teaching professor of finance at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management was honored as one of the 2020 Top 50 undergraduate business professors in the world by Poets and Quants for Undergrads, a higher…
Whitman NYC Intern Persevered Through the Pandemic
Whitman NYC Intern Persevered Through the Pandemic In the last issue of Whitman magazine, we profiled students who were taking part in the inaugural semester of the Whitman School’s NYC Abroad program, an experience that allows students to intern and…
#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.”
Student Profile: Manpreet Singh Saini ’21
Student Spotlight: Manpreet Singh Saini ’21 Hometown: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India Degree: MBA Specializations: Finance and Business Analytics Manpreet Singh Saini ’21 MBA earned a bachelor’s degree in information technology in 2015 from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University in…
Why Study Finance?
When you hear the word finance, what comes to mind? Money? Banks? Wall Street? While many of these terms are associated with a finance degree, the field of study is much more complex. If you’re looking to learn more about…
Jeff Grasso ’09: Funding the Making of Stand-Out Job Applicants
Jeff Grasso ’09: Funding the Making of Stand-Out Job Applicants Building a successful career in real estate is all about forming relationships. It’s a lesson Jeff Grasso ’09 learned during his days as a double major in finance and accounting…
#WhitmanWatch: Bryan Jardines ’21
Bryan Jardines ’21 is a second-generation American and a first-generation college student. His background speaks strongly as to why this young man has fully immersed himself in the opportunities college has to offer him both in and outside of the…
Internship Experience: Ishan Gajra, Summer Intern at Acropolis Realty Group
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: Ishan GajraGraduation Year: 2021Majors: Finance / Management…
Internship Experience: Alison Panacek, Enterprise Finance Intern at Wells Fargo
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: Alison PanacekGraduation Year: 2021Major: Finance / MarketingHometown:…
Internship Experience: Daniel Adediran, Financial Analytics and Sales Intern at Bloomberg
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: Daniel AdediranGraduation Year: 2021Major: FinanceMinors: Economics /…
#WhitmanWatch: Gizelle Jayne Ortiz Vidal ’22
Gizelle Jayne Ortiz Vidal ’22 (WHIT/iSchool) is an individual who works with a ‘pay it forward’ attitude, which they demonstrate in their involvement at Syracuse University and the greater Syracuse area. Vidal, from Yonkers, New York, is a dual major studying finance at the Martin J. Whitman…
Internship Experience: Olivia Moeller, Sales and Trading Summer Analyst Intern at Citi
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: Olivia MoellerGraduation Year: 2021Majors: Finance / AdvertisingHometown:…
Internship Experience: Matthew Kikel, Technology Consulting Intern at EY
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: Matthew KikelGraduation Year: 2021Majors: Finance / Information…
Internship Experience: Jared Lynch, Operations Intern at Target
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: Jared LynchGraduation Year: 2021Majors: Supply Chain Management…
Internship Experience: Ryan Klinger, Ratings and Research Support Intern at Moody’s
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: Ryan KlingerGraduation Year: 2021Majors: Real Estate /…
Internship Experience: Patrick Penfield Jr., Wealth Management Intern at UBS
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: Patrick Penfield Jr.Graduation Year: 2021Major: FinanceHometown: Baldwinsville,…
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…
Internship Experience: Louisa Mancuso, Structured Finance Intern at EY
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: Louisa MancusoGraduation Year: May 2021Major: FinanceMinor: Data AnalyticsHometown:…
Internship Experience: Lauren Mueller, Wealth Advisory Sales Intern at BlackRock
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: Lauren MuellerGraduation Year: May 2021Major(s): Finance…
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…
From Intern to Manager, Alumna Builds Career at Unilever
Emily Fishman ’12 from Langhorne, Pennsylvania had her life changed by Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Not only did she gain skills she needed to be successful working for Unilever, but she also made lifelong memories, close friends and…
#WhitmanWatch: Charlie Naples ’21
As a triple-major at Syracuse University, Charlie Naples ’21 is steadfastly working towards degrees in finance and accounting at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and Spanish at the College of Arts and Sciences, while serving as a leader of several student organizations, gaining…
What Specialties Can You Study Within Business?
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…
Finance Major’s Journey Pairs Passion with Opportunities
Opportunities have been abounding for Jack Benedict ’20, finance major, from Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. He believes his relationships with professors, hands-on work experience and extracurricular activities have helped him excel. Benedict says that he always knew he was going to come to Syracuse…
In Memoriam: Professor Sherman Chottiner
In Memoriam: Professor Sherman Chottiner Sherman “Sherm” Chottiner, retired professor in the Department of Quantitative Methods at the Whitman School, died May 20, 2020, at the age of 81. Chottiner attended college at Carnegie Tech, now Carnegie Mellon University, in…
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.
Student Profile: Zhaoque (Chosen) Zhou ’21
HomeOur Second CenturyClass of 2020Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty Student Profile: Zhaoque (Chosen) Zhou ’21 Hometown: Guangzhou, China Degree: Ph.D. in finance Zhaoque (Chosen) Zhou completed his undergraduate degree in mathematics in China, then came to the United States…
Student Spotlight: Tyler Newman ’20
Tyler Newman ’20, finance and marketing double major, always knew he wanted to be part of the Syracuse University community. From a young age he attended sporting events on campus and heard about the University from older friends. Newman has collected many…
Whitman Seniors Highlighted on Poets & Quants for Undergrads List of Best & Brightest
Two Martin J. Whitman School of Management seniors, Ryan Houck and Kristen Wong, were selected by Poets & Quants for Undergrads to be highlighted in its annual “best & brightest undergraduate business majors” feature. Each year the publication seeks to honor…
Career Exploration Trip to the Big Apple
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s Career Services Center coordinates industry immersion trips to New York City several times a year. These trips help students understand different types of careers in a variety of industries in which they may be interested. These…
Internship Experience: Emma Tangel, Multistate Tax Intern at Deloitte
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: Emma Tangel Graduation Year: May 2020Major(s): Accounting / FinanceHometown: Westport, CT Intern…
Internship Experience: Sydney Levy, Summer Markets Analyst Intern at Citigroup
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: Sydney LevyGraduation Year: 2020Major(s): Finance and Public RelationsHometown: Port Washington, NYIntern…
Internship Experience: Perri Vimadalal, ETF & Index Investing Intern at BlackRock
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: Perri VimadalalGraduation Year: May 2020Major(s): Finance / Marketing ManagementMinor: Political…
Internship Experience: James Carver, Global Marketing and Corporate Affairs Summer Analyst Intern at Bank of America
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: James CarverGraduation Year: May 2020Major(s): Finance…