As the Fall 2020 semester comes to an end, seniors at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management completed a three-credit Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management course, more commonly known as “Capstone.” This course is designed to inspire graduating students’…
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…
Spring 2020 Capstone Competition: Global Pandemic Edition
Each semester, graduating students at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management complete their undergraduate degrees with the three-credit Strategic and Entrepreneurial Management course, more commonly known as “capstone.” Students form teams of four or five students to turn an original…
Faculty and Staff Honored at the Whitman School Annual Awards Ceremony
Faculty and Staff Honored at the Whitman School Annual Awards Ceremony Several members of the faculty and staff of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University were honored at a ceremony May 14, including: STAFF AWARDS RISING STAR AWARD Daniel J.…
Spring 2019 Capstone Business Plan Competition: Meet the Winners
Each semester teams of graduating students enrolled in the Capstone course at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management are challenged to propose and develop viable, sustainable entrepreneurial ventures. At the end of the semester, teams pitch these ventures at…
Meet the Winners — Fall 2018 Capstone Business Plan Competition
The culmination of every student’s business education at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University is what is known as “Capstone,” a three-credit course designed to inspire graduating students’ entrepreneurial spirits and teach tangible skills. The final…
Faculty and Staff Honored at the Whitman School Annual Awards Ceremony
Several members of the faculty and staff of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University were honored at a ceremony May 15, including: Whitman Research Awards Whitman Research Fellow Award Erasmo Giambona Associate Professor of Finance Falcone Chair in Real Estate…
Spring Capstone Business Plan Competition: Meet the Winners
This year, more than 30 teams of graduating students competed in the Spring 2017 Capstone Business Plan Competition at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Capstone is an experiential program that joins all of the elements of the Whitman education by having…
What You’ll Want to Pack on Your Next Business Trip
Whether you are traveling for an interview, office visit or as part of your everyday occupation, understanding what to pack for a business-related trip is essential. However, business professionals can sometimes forget to pack items that may be detrimental to…
Fall 2016 Senior Capstone Competition Recap
Each year undergraduate seniors from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management participate in the Whitman Capstone experience, an experiential program where students develop a viable, sustainable and innovative new venture using all of the elements of their business…
Alumni, Faculty and Staff Honored at the Whitman School Annual Awards Ceremony
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University honored Deborah Leone ’86, ’87 MBA with the Jonathan J. Holtz Alumna of the Year Award, the highest honor given to graduates of the Whitman School, during a ceremony Sept. 15.…
Faculty Profile: Ken Walsleben, Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice
Ken Walsleben’s career came full circle when he joined the faculty at his alma mater. He graduated from Syracuse University in 1983 with a degree in economics and returned to teach in the Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises Department at the…
Spring 2016 Capstone Competition Results
The Spring 2016 Capstone Competition final round results are as follows: 1st Place: Monsoon Foods Team members: Julia Higgins, Alex Moore, Robby Bodner, Huijin Yang, Brett Stein Description: Monsoon Foods has developed a product to alleviate the hunger and dehydration prevalent in underdeveloped…
Alumni of the Week: Dermott Ryan Jr. ’15
I entered Syracuse knowing that I wanted to major in business but was not sure what that looked like. Throughout high school, I was continually attempting business ventures which led me to enter Whitman with a thirst for knowledge but an…