The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University is proud to launch the Whitman Industry Readiness & Excellence (WIRE) Initiative, an innovative new program that strengthens our commitment to prepare our students for a world of accelerating change.…
Goodman IMPRESS Program Builds Future Business Leaders
Goodman IMPRESS Program Builds Future Business Leaders From guest lectures by industry leaders to small group one-on-one networking opportunities, the Whitman School’s Goodman IMPRESS Program provides students co-curricular programs to build the next generation of business leaders. The IMPRESS program…
#WhitmanWatch: Sarina Sherman ’21
Most students say goodbye to their high school jobs once they’re ready for college, but, for Sarina Sherman ’21 (WHIT/NEW), it was only the beginning of a potential career. “I worked for Nordstrom in high school. After a few years,…
Whitman School Makes Firm Commitment to Lead Business Schools in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts
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…
#WhitmanWatch: Mitchell Gordon ’22
Mitchell Gordon ’22 left his tight-knit family in Santa Clarita, California to join a second one at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. He recalls one of his most memorable days yet as a student; “The biggest memory…
Alumni Return to Share Insights with Students
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management offers many extra opportunities for students to learn from and interact with alumni and experts in their chosen fields. During the 2019-20 academic year, alumni entrepreneurs spent time visiting Whitman classes and participating…
Kari Morrow: It’s Not All Business at Whitman
Most students at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management recognize Kari Morrow as the program manager of the Goodman IMPRESS Program. Since August of 2017, she has helped to facilitate hands-on learning opportunities to prepare business students for the workforce. Morrow finds it very…
Business Schools Embracing Digital Transformation
HomeOur Second CenturyClass of 2020Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty Business Schools Embracing Digital Transformation It is no question that all aspects of professional life and the business world are affected by the booming digital age, but what about business…
Whitman at Work: Alumnus Gives the Green Light to Superheroes and Disney Princesses
HomeOur Second CenturyClass of 2020Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty Whitman at Work: Alumnus Gives the Green Light to Superheroes and Disney Princesses Seth Weinger ’97 has gone from the halls of the Whitman School to a magical place where…
#WhitmanWatch: Arianna Boyce ’23
Arianna Boyce ’23 chose to attend Syracuse University because of the welcoming atmosphere she felt in the campus community and the countless opportunities she saw for herself to grow personally, professionally and academically. In addition to pursuing a major in…
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…
Co-Curricular Transcript Acts as Additional Resource for Students
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management recently joined other universities in introducing a co-curricular transcript. The transcript, which acts as a record of a student’s learning experiences outside of the classroom, was introduced in May 2019. At Whitman, the…
Internship Experience: Kylie Maher, Merchandising Intern at Saks Fifth Avenue
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: Kylie MaherGraduation Year: May 2020Major(s): Finance / Marketing Management Hometown: Charlotte,…
Goodman IMPRESS Program Continues to Engage Students
HomeWhitman100Whitman BriefingsStudent SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty Goodman IMPRESS Program Continues to Engage Students The Goodman IMPRESS Program has become a key talking point during prospective student days and has often been cited as the differentiator for why students chose…
#WhitmanWatch: Gina Giudice ’20
For Gina Giudice ’20, choosing to attend the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and Syracuse University was a no-brainer. When applying to schools, Syracuse University had everything she wanted in her college experience: school spirit and sports, a large…
#WhitmanWatch: Nobi Nyabonda ’22
For Nobi Nyabonda ’22, her college application process looked a little different than most Whitman students’. Rather than deciding how far of a drive she’d be willing to take when heading home during summer breaks, Nyabonda looked at schools that…
Goodman IMPRESS Program 2019 Winners
The Goodman IMPRESS Program (IMPRESS), started in fall 2014, has become a key differentiator for Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management.The program plays an important role in acclimating new students to the Whitman School community and developing their professional…
#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…
Syracuse University’s Whitman School Celebrates IMPRESS Goodman Cup Competition
Throughout the year, the four Goodman IMPRESS program houses — Adams, Waverly, Harrison and Marshal — of Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management compete in the annual Goodman Cup Competition, all while gaining a professional competitive edge. This…
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…
Bringing Supply Chain Management to Life
When Pat Penfield first met Fred Easton, Whitman School professor of supply chain management, he was president of the Central New York chapter of the Association for Operations Management (APICS) where he often would teach associated courses. Professor Easton was…
Sharing Real-Life Entrepreneurial Successes and Failures
Some say being in the right place at the right time makes all the difference in life. To Professor Alexandra “Alex” Kostakis that statement holds true as the right timing led her to Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of…
Whitman School Celebrates IMPRESS Goodman Cup Competition
All year-round the four houses of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s Goodman IMPRESS program—Adams, Waverly, Harrison and Marshall— competed in the annual Goodman Cup Competition. This week the Whitman School crowned its 2015-2016 winner, Adams House. To celebrate…
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…
Faculty Spotlight: John J. Petosa, Professor of Practice
John Petosa is the perfect example of how a golf game can influence a career. Nearly 12 years ago, while on the golf course with Professor of Accounting Practice Bill Walsh, Petosa first considered being an adjunct professor of accounting. Professor Walsh thought he’d…
IMPRESS SUccess Week Prepares Students for Business World
Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management hosted an IMPRESS SUccess week to prepare students for different business situations including networking tips, a professional dress workshop and an etiquette dinner. The week began with a networking session that gave students a few tips…
Video: IMPRESS First Annual Field Day Results
On Friday, September 25, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University held the first ever Field Day as part of its Goodman IMPRESS program. The four houses competed for the grand prize of 1,000 IMPRESS points. Since…
IMPRESS Field Day Coincides with Family Weekend
The first IMPRESS Field Day was a two hour event for students to get involved, earn points for their house and cheer on their friends or favorite house. This event coincided with the start of Family Weekend, and is an…
IMPRESS: Find Your Social Style
On Sept. 18, Associate Dean Amanda Nicholson hosted an IMPRESS event for the “Alpha” students of the Whitman School of Management. The term “Alpha” was given to the current sophomore class, as they were the first class to implement the…
4 Tips for Creating a Stand-out LinkedIn Profile
Last Friday we welcomed the multi-talented Kim Brown, director of communications and digital engagement for Syracuse University alumni to the Whitman School of Management to talk to the students in our Goodman IMPRESS program about LinkedIn. She gave us several tips…
Whitman’s Goodman IMPRESS Program Heads Into Second Year
The Goodman IMPRESS program at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University is now in its second year. Fresh from a successful inaugural academic year, the program promises to include even more programming for freshmen and sophomores at…
Ray Wimer’s Passion for Teaching and Penchant for Retail Converge at Whitman
When Ray Wimer arrived at Syracuse University to pursue master’s degrees in history and education, there were no available teaching assistantships in either major, but there was one in retail management. He accepted and began work grading course material for an…
Michael Gursha ’10: An Early Entrepreneurial Calling
Michael Gursha ’10 visited campus on two separate occasions in April. The first was to judge the Panasci Business Plan and RvD IDEA competitions, which provide seed funding for student ventures and innovations at Syracuse University. The second time was…
Game On! Undergrads Get Points and Gain Skills
You have likely heard about Whitman’s Goodman IMPRESS program that was launched last fall. IMPRESS is designed to provide undergraduates with the skills and experience employers seek, including leadership, communication, certifications, global context and industry exploration. The program is named in…
Come Visit Syracuse & Whitman!
Visit Us This Summer! Summer is a great time to visit Syracuse! If you’re visiting colleges this summer, we invite you to stop and see us at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management. Learn about our 8 undergraduate majors, double and dual majors,Freshman and…