Bruno Gonzalez Hauger ’21 (WSM/NEW), ’22 M.S., not only just graduated from Syracuse University with a master’s degree, but this entrepreneur also walked away with a stunning $102,000 in winnings through various Whitman School business competitions over his five years…
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…
Daniella French ’23
Daniella French ’23 Hometown: Miami, Florida Major: Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (WHIT) and Public Relations (NEW) Daniella French ’23 (WHIT/NEW) found her second home over 1,500 miles away from her native Miami. “Syracuse University was far from home, but I…
First in his Family to Graduate, Whitman Accounting Major is on the Fast Track to Success
As Joseph Colon graduated with the Syracuse University Class of 2021, he not only celebrated earning two bachelor’s degrees and landing a great job at a New York City accounting firm, but he had the honor of being the first…
Student Helps Amazon Studios Market New Movies
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: Katie HagemanGraduation Year: 2022Majors: Marketing Management…
M.S. in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises Allows Student to Pivot
Christopher Zdenek ’20 (NEW), ’21 M.S. didn’t plan on attending graduate school. His plans included relocating to Los Angeles after graduating from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and beginning a career in the entertainment industry. However, once COVID-19…
Student Combines Business, Communications in Olympics 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: Ryan BakerGraduation Year: 2022Majors: Marketing Management…
#WhitmanWatch: Michelle Truong ’21
The first time that Michelle Truong ’21 visited Syracuse University’s campus also happened to be her move-in day. Truong, from San Jose, California, made the decision to cross the country because of the unique opportunity to pursue a dual major in marketing management at the Martin J.…
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: Kelly Davis, Social Media Manager at Thinc-Hub
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: Kelly DavisGraduation Year: 2023Majors: Marketing / Entrepreneurship…
Virtual Event: Loneliness
“All the Lonely People: Loneliness in Individuals, Organizations and Society” The Martin J. Whitman School of Management hosted a virtual forum to discuss loneliness. The panelists will discuss loneliness in individuals, organizations and society. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, loneliness…
Alumna Leverages Opportunities to Expand Business, Gain Knowledge in Graduate EEE Program
As a young alumna, Kelsey Davis ’19 (NEW), ’20 M.S. is taking on Los Angeles with her startup and 10 team members. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Davis saw an opportunity at Syracuse University to explore her creativity and found the…
#WhitmanWatch: Vincenzo Suarez ’23
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…
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…
Refugee to Entrepreneur, Alumna Says Yes to New Opportunities
Esther Kim ’12, came to the United States with her parents as Jewish refugees— their life in suitcases— and their family dog. Kim was a marketing management and supply chain management double major during her undergraduate time at Syracuse University’s…
Students Honored with D’Aniello Internships
Each semester, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s EEE department selects senior and graduate level students to participate in the prestigious D’Aniello Entrepreneurial Internship Program, which provides unique entrepreneurial opportunities for highly qualified candidates. D’Aniello interns work directly with…
Syracuse University Professors Co-author Book on Collaborative Success
Two Syracuse University faculty members recently published a book centered around team collaboration, titled “Team Being: The Art & Science of Working Well with Others.” The publication is a culmination of years of research conducted by the authors, Martin J.…
Embracing the Power and Potential of Women
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…
Entrepreneurship Alumnus Takes Advantage of Opportunities
When Michael Smith ‘12 was a student at Syracuse University, the entrepreneurship culture wasn’t nearly as dynamic as it is now. The now integral Blackstone LaunchPad didn’t formally exist at Syracuse. And while entrepreneurship on campus was more underground then,…
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: Alex Straus
Name: Alex Straus Graduation Year: 2019 Major(s): Public Relations, Economics Minor: Finance Emphasis: Financial and Investor Communications Emphasis (FICE) Hometown: Doylestown, PA For Alex Straus, it was an enjoyable four years being a part of the Martin J. Whitman School…
#WhitmanWatch: Delaney Wehn
Walking through the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, it’s impossible to miss the impact that Delaney Wehn made on the school throughout her four years there and at Syracuse University. Seriously, a picture of her smiling face adorns the welcome…
#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,…
#WhitmanWatch: Matt Feldman
Matt Feldman ’19 isn’t afraid to take a leap of faith. He’s lived on his own and covered baseball in Cape Cod for a summer, took time off from college for a semester to work in supply chain for a fortune…
Syracuse University 2019 Panasci Business Plan Competition: Meet the Winners
Each year the Martin J. Whitman School of Management welcomes students from across Syracuse University’s campus for the annual Panasci Business Plan Competition, an event that encourages students to think entrepreneurially and allows them to showcase their innovative business ideas.…
Syracuse University Teams Compete in Hult Prize Competition Regionals
In March, three teams from Syracuse University advanced to the regionals of the 2019 Hult Prize Competition, a prestigious competition that challenges its participants to solve pressing social issues. Each year, fifteen regional events are held worldwide before the final global event, which is…
#WhitmanWatch: Alison Verp
Name: Alison Verp Graduation Year: Spring 2019 Major(s)/Minor(s): Management and Public Relations (Whitman/Newhouse Dual) Hometown: Demarest, New Jersey Alison Verp’s grandmother attended Syracuse University as one of the first female architecture students. A woman with dreams and ambitions ahead of…
Remembrance Scholar: Ankita Varman ’19
Name: Ankita Varman Graduation Year: May 2019 Major(s)/Minor(s): Management & Public Relations Hometown: Johns Creek, Georgia This year, Ankita Varman ’19 of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University has…
Elisabeth Fontenelli Appointed Chair of the Whitman Advisory Council
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management announced that Elisabeth “Lisa” Fontenelli ’86 has been appointed chair of the Whitman Advisory Council. Fontenelli recently retired as managing director at Goldman Sachs in April 2017 after 25 years at the…
#WhitmanWatch: Kristin Mascolo
Name: Kristin Mascolo Graduation Year: 2019 Major(s)/Minor(s): Marketing Management and Public Relations (Newhouse) Hometown: Staten Island, New York Kristin Mascolo’s four years at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management have been one giant step out of her comfort zone.…
#WhitmanWatch: Lauren Sullivan ’17
Name: Lauren Sullivan Graduation Year: 2017 Major(s)/Minor(s): Marketing and Public Relations Hometown: Chatham, New Jersey For the last four years, Lauren Sullivan ‘17 has made Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the Martin J. Whitman School of…
Student Chosen for Inclusion in the Sports Journalism Institute Class of 2017
Syracuse University student DeArbea Walker is one of 12 students from across the country to be named to the Sports Journalism Institute (SJI) Class of 2017. SJI is a nine-week training and internship program for college students interested in sports…
#WhitmanWatch: Kenneth Mintz
Name: Kenneth Mintz Graduation Year: 2019 Major(s)/Minor(s): Finance and public relations Hometown: Wantagh, New York As a Whitman-Newhouse dual, Kenneth Mintz has been pursuing an education jam-packed with experiences that have allowed him to combine his passion for business and public relations with his love of…
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…
CANY: Market Research and Strategic Planning
Editor’s note: The following article first appeared in Whitman Magazine in the spring, 2016. It was written by Alison Kessler. Since 2015, Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s student-managed consulting firm, Consurtio, has provided students with opportunities to build professional…
#WhitmanWatch: Douglas Knopf
Editor’s note: This week’s #WhitmanWatch students are all graduating members of the Whitman School’s social media team. They’ve been blogging for the past several months; this time, they are the featured stories. Whitman thanks them for all their hard work and…
#WhitmanWatch: Ethan Waltersdorf
Editor’s note: This week’s #WhitmanWatch students are all graduating members of the Whitman School’s social media team. They’ve been blogging for the past several months; this time, they are the featured stories. Whitman thanks them for all their hard work and…
#WhitmanWatch: Sarah Graham
Editor’s note: This week’s #WhitmanWatch students are all graduating members of the Whitman School’s social media team. They’ve been blogging for the past several months; this time, they are the featured stories. Whitman thanks them for all their hard work…
Whitman’s Jose Godinez and ENACTUS Honored With Chancellor’s Awards
Each year, Syracuse University’s Mary Ann Shaw Center for Public and Community Service hosts the Chancellor’s Award for Public Engagement and Scholarship ceremony to recognize individual students, groups of students, residence halls, residence floors, student organizations and academic projects or…
#WhitmanWatch: Jenna Kaufman
Class of 2016 Majors: Marketing Management, Finance Minor: Public Communications Hometown: Randolph, NJ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-kaufman-a5708174 For Jenna Kaufman, Orange runs in the family. With cousins and an older sister who are all recent Syracuse University graduates, Kaufman had been hearing…
What Can I Do With A Management Major?
In today’s fast-paced global marketplace, business managers must think strategically while successfully adapting to new business practices to stay ahead of the competition. They must be technology savvy with the knowledge and confidence to create a cohesive, responsive and efficient…
#WhitmanWatch: Molly Smith
Class of 2016 Majors: Finance, Broadcast and Digital Journalism Hometown: Montville, New Jersey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollysmith1 When Molly Smith first came to Syracuse as a broadcast and digital journalism major at Newhouse, she planned to pursue a career as a tennis…
#WhitmanWatch: Catherine Cummings
Class of 2018 Majors: Retail Management and Broadcast & Digital Journalism Minor: Economics Hometown: Richboro, Pennsylvania LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/catherine-cummings/a5/712/942 Coming to Syracuse from a small town outside of Philadelphia, Catherine found difficulty choosing between the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and…
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…
Following her passions for tech: Krista Canfield ’03
If you have a passion, the fire never really dies out. A Syracuse native now living and working in California is making headway in making new connections and following her passion. Krista Canfield, Newhouse and Whitman dual ’03, is the…
#WhitmanWatch: Sarah Arlotto
Class of 2015 Majors: Marketing; Television, Radio and Film (Newhouse) Hometown: Chapel Hill, North Carolina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/sarah-arlotto/65/a6a/549 As a dual major in Whitman and Newhouse studying marketing and television, radio and film, Sarah Arlotto wanted to combine her interest in…
Chad Bender’s Continued Connections
Chad Bender graduated from SU in 2005 with a dual degree in finance (Whitman) and television, radio and film (Newhouse). Ten years later, he is the director of digital revenue planning at ABC Family. He credits his SU connections to almost…
Whitman students receive YMA Fashion Scholarships
Three Syracuse University students were each presented with a $5,000 scholarship at the annual YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund Geoffrey Beene National Scholarship Awards Dinner on January 7, 2015. Indradevi Nuon, David Kern and Kate Johnson were all recipients of the…
Alumni Connections: Sebastian Benkert
Last semester Sebastian Benkert, an alumnus of the Whitman MBA program, rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange along with other representatives from ARK Investment Management. We reached out to him to learn about his experience at Whitman…
Orange Family Legacy: Four Lichtenstein Sisters Share the SU Bond
Yes. To cover the most commonly asked question, I am the last of the four-daughter legacy here at Syracuse University. I completed my undergraduate career in May of 2015 and will receive my master’s degree in 2016, which will mark the…