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: Mark WeissGraduation Year: May 2021Major(s): Accounting / FinanceHometown: Bethel, ConnecticutIntern Company/Title: PepsiCo– Accounting…
Internship Experience: Brianna Gorczynski, Advisory Risk Consultant 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: Brianna GorczynskiGraduation Year: May 2020Major(s)/Minor(s): Finance / Retail ManagementHometown: Branchburg,…
Internship Experience: Dylan Wheeler, Communications Intern at Colorado Avalanche
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: Dylan WheelerGraduation Year: May 2020Major(s): Finance / EEEMinor(s): Sport AnalyticsHometown: Golden, ColoradoIntern Company/Title: Colorado…
#WhitmanWatch: Azarius Williams ’20
For Azarius Williams ’20, attending Syracuse University has been a dream come true. He explains, “I like to say that Syracuse University chose me. In high school, I honestly did not envision myself pursuing higher education because of my family’s financial…
Internship Experience: Stephanie Sheldon, Technology Advisory Consultant 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: Stephanie SheldonGraduation Year: May 2020Major: FinanceMinor: Information Management and TechnologyHometown: Framingham, MAIntern…
Internship Experience: Sam Moise, Finance Transformation Intern at Sony Pictures Entertainment
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: Sam MoiseGraduation Year: May 2020Major(s): FinanceMinor(s): Economics / Information Management and TechnologyHometown: Irvine,…
Internship Experience: Scott Mueller, Project Management Intern at Lendlease
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: Scott Mueller Graduation Year: May 2021 Major: Finance…
Internship Experience: Michael Antwi-Nsiah, Summer Analyst 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: Michael Antwi-Nsiah Graduation Year: May 2020 Major(s): Finance…
Whitman Women Participate in Mentorship and Networking Trip to NYC
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…
#WhitmanWatch: Perri Vimadalal ’20
Name: Perri Vimadalal Graduation Year: 2020 Majors: Finance and Marketing Management Minor: Political Science Hometown: Weston, Massachusetts Perri Vimadalal ’20, like many university students, came into the Whitman School of Management unsure of what to pursue and what the future…
Fatma Sonmez-Leopold Seeks to Inspire a Belief that Knowledge is Power
Throughout her academic and professional career, Fatma Sonmez-Leopold, assistant teaching professor of finance in Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, has displayed an aptitude and passion for education. Sonmez-Leopold is of Turkish origin and lived in Canada for…
#WhitmanWatch: Daniel Strauss
Name: Daniel Strauss Graduation Year: 2019 Major(s): Finance Hometown: Hillsborough, New Jersey If you’ve been to Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, you’ve most likely had the pleasure of seeing Daniel Strauss ’19 in action. In his four-year tenure as…
Mutual Fund Borrowing Poses Risk to Millions of Investors
A new study forthcoming in the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies provides evidence that mutual funds are borrowing in an attempt to improve their performance. But those attempts are not only falling short, they are creating more risk to investors…
#WhitmanWatch: Kenneth Mintz
One morning during his summer internship at General Motors (GM), Kenneth Mintz was walking toward the elevators when he heard a “ding” from the executive-only elevator shaft. The doors slid open to reveal a smiling Mary Barra, the company’s CEO,…
Alumni In Memoriam: Peter S. Bliven ’80
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Alumni In Memoriam: Peter S. Bliven ’80 Peter S. Bliven passed away March 10. He was managing director of Citi’s Municipal Securities Division and captain of Citi’s Syracuse University recruiting team.…
2019 Whitman Scholars
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff 2019 Whitman Scholars Each year, Whitman Scholars are chosen from the senior class through a competitive selection process. To be considered, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.65 and a…
Graduate Student Spotlights: Class of 2019
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Graduate Student Spotlights: Class of 2019 Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management offers a variety of graduate programs that prepare students to become exceptional business leaders and professionals. Learn more…
Whitman by the Numbers: 2019 Graduates
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Whitman By the Numbers: 2019 Graduates Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management educates students to become successful business professionals prepared for a world of accelerated change. The Whitman School offers…
5 Under 5: Ashley Thombs ’14, ’15 M.S.
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff 5 Under 5: Ashley Thombs ’14, ’15 M.S. Our Five Under Five column features a Q&A with a Martin J. Whitman School of Management alum who graduated within the last five…
Whitman Takes on NYC
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Whitman Takes on NYC for Transformative Learning Experiences The Whitman School aims to inspire and prepare students for an ever-changing business world. For these reasons, each semester dedicated staff and faculty…
#WhitmanWatch: Faiz Khan
Around 4 p.m. on September 6, 2018 Faiz Khan walked out of an office building in New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood and into an Uber bound for LaGuardia Airport. As soon as he sat down in the Uber, he began…
Whitman Welcomes and Encourages Women in Finance
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…
Whitman Research Magazine Spring 2019
Research and innovation are integral components of the strategy of Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Read the Spring 2019 Research Report to learn more about what Whitman School’s talented and renowned faculty are researching. Extending Entrepreneurship Research…
Whitman Seniors Highlighted on Poets & Quants for Undergrads List of Best & Brightest
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Whitman Seniors Highlighted on Poets & Quants for Undergrads List of Best & Brightest Two seniors from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, Linqing Lily Li and Samuel Hirsch,…
Anna Chernobai: Languages, Analytics and a Change of Plans that Led to Academia
Her students have heard Anna Chernobai say that her birth country has changed its name twice since she was born. They may know her native language is Russian, that she’s fluent in English and Japanese and also knows some Spanish…
#WhitmanWatch: Carl MacEwen ’19
Hometown: Somerset, New Jersey Majors: Finance and Accounting Of note: Carl is a certified scuba diver. Carl MacEwen remembers touring the Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s Ballentine Investment Center while he was in high school and learning about Whitman…
MBA Reflections: Mariam Kvantaliani ’19
In this “MBA Reflections” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of MBA students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management graduating in May of 2019. Name: Mariam Kvantaliani Hometown: Georgia Major: MBA –…
From Whitman to Silicon Valley
Dorothy Deng ’20 is a current student at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management majoring in finance, accounting and entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises. During her time at the Whitman School, she has learned many valuable skills inside and…
Remembrance Scholar: Kenny Buckner
Name: Kenny Buckner Graduation Year: 2019 Major(s): Finance, Information Management & Technology Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia Kenny Buckner, a finance and information management & technology dual major at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management and The School of Information Studies, was…
New Credit Report Freeze Law is Empowering to Consumers
By law, American consumers can now freeze their own credit reports for free, preventing lenders from pulling their reports until they unfreeze it. Freezing a credit report can prevent identity theft by making it almost impossible for an unauthorized individual…
Penelope Pooler, a Career in Stats
Penelope Pooler, an assistant professor of finance practice of Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, turned her love of numbers and data into a successful career. Pooler earned her master’s degree in statistics with an environmental focus from…
#WhitmanWatch: Steven Winschel Jr.
Name: Steven Winschel Jr. Graduation Year: 2018 Major(s)/Minor(s): Management and Finance Hometown: Manlius, N.Y. Steven Winschel ’18 was able to complete his degree at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management in just three years; he is passionate about finance and…
#WhitmanWatch: Dylan Gans ’18
Name: Dylan Gans Graduation Year: 2018 Major(s)/Minor(s): Finance Major and Public Communications Minor Hometown: Hoboken, New Jersey Dylan Gans ’18 has used his experience at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management to put his passion for tech and…
Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management Ranked in Poets&Quants’ Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2017
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s undergraduate business program is ranked #43 by Poets&Quants for Undergrads, the leading online publication for undergraduate business education news. The website released its second annual Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2017 ranking Dec.…
Fall 2017 Incoming Class
Each year, Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management enrolls a new class of accomplished students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Get to know this year’s incoming class. Embed Code <blockquote class=”embedly-card”><h4><a href=”http://voices.whitman.syr.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/WBTN_Fall2017.jpg”>null</a></h4><p>null</p></blockquote> <script async src=”//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js” charset=”UTF-8″></script>
Roger Koppl, a Life-Long Learner
When Roger Koppl, professor of finance at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and a faculty fellow in the University’s Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute, first started college, he enjoyed it so much that he decided to stay…
#WhitmanWatch: Caitlin O’Hara
Name: Caitlin O’Hara Graduation Year: May 2018 Major(s)/Minor(s): Finance/Accounting Hometown: Merrick, New York According to Caitlin O’Hara, a finance and accounting double major at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman of Management, leadership has always come naturally to her. Growing up as a triplet, she…
#WhitmanWatch: Hendrik Hilpert
Name: Hendrik Hilpert Graduation Year: 2019 Majors: Finance & Economics Hometown: Eiterfeld, Germany When Hendrik Hilpert ’19 is not stopping shots at Syracuse University’s soccer stadium, he can often be found doing research in Ballentine Investment Center at the Martin…
Syracuse Life Trustee Launches University’s First Giving Day With $500,000 Gift Challenge
The generosity of Daniel A. D’Aniello ’68, a University Life Trustee, and his wife, Gayle, is the catalyst behind the launch of Boost the Cuse, Syracuse University’s first ever Giving Day on Oct. 17. The D’Aniello family has pledged $500,000…
#WhitmanWatch: Meghan Tomassetti
Name: Meghan Tomassetti Graduation Year: 2019 Hometown: Meriden, Connecticut Majors: Supply Chain and Finance Meghan Tomassetti ’19 was interested in business at an early age. As a youth, she would often visit the office of her family’s business, Tomassetti Distributors,…
Alumni Spotlight: Dan Griffin ’07
Networking has been an invaluable part of Dan Griffin’s life, from “networking” at Syracuse University where he met his wife, Lili Sutton Griffin A&S ’07, to continuing to remain active on the Whitman Accounting Alumni Council, to his current professional…
Executive Perk Disclosure Leads to Unintended Consequences, According to New Study
A study forthcoming in Contemporary Accounting Research examined executive compensation disclosure rules and their effect on pay practices in corporations, finding the rules can have important – and sometimes unintended – consequences. “People generally think that more disclosure and transparency…
What to Know to Stop Your Date from Breaking Your Bank
Love may be priceless but dates often aren’t. Between the restaurants, tips, movie tickets and popcorn, the cost of a date can quickly add up. According to DailyMail, the average American spends more than $20,000 on dates over a five-and-a-half-year…
Course Gives Non-Whitman Majors an Engaging Introduction to Business
As students took their seats on day one of Business Essentials (BUA 201), many were surprised by the attire of one of the instructors. Professor Alex McKelvie stood before them in gym shorts and a T-shirt emblazoned with the word…
M.S. in Supply Chain Program Achieves STEM Designation
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University’s M.S. in Supply Chain program has been designated as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program, effective May 15, 2017. This marks the third graduate program at the Whitman…
M.S. in Finance Program Achieves STEM Designation
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University’s M.S. in Finance program has been designated as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program, effective May 15, 2017. This marks the second graduate program at the Whitman School…
Get to Know Whitman’s Undergraduate Student Clubs and Orgs
At Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School, students can meet and network with students and professionals who share their business and entrepreneurial interest. With approximately 12 undergraduate student clubs and organizations, Whitman students are provided a chance to learn from professionals and…
#WhitmanWatch: Angus Heaton
Name: Angus Heaton Graduation Year: 2017 Major(s)/Minor(s): Finance Hometown: London, England/Tokyo, Japan Angus Heaton ’17 has been trading his own money since he was in high school. Before coming to Syracuse, he was working at Deutsche Bank and the Royal…
#WhitmanWatch: Kristen Unangst
Name: Kristen Unangst Graduation Year: 2018 Major(s)/Minor(s): Finance and Supply Chain Management; minor in Global Political Economy Hometown: Lansdale, Pennsylvania As a senior in high school, Kristen Unangst ’18 knew that she wanted to study business, but also wanted to…
#WhitmanWatch: Daniela Lisa
Name: Daniela Lisa Graduation Year: 2017 Major(s)/ Minor: Marketing and Finance, (Minor) Political Science Hometown: Emerson, New Jersey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielalisa When Daniela Lisa ’17 first visited Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management she fell in love with the campus…