I’m excited to be updating this alumni profile, especially since I wrote the last one almost six years ago and a lot has changed. I graduated from Syracuse University in 2012, majoring in finance from the Martin J. Whitman School…
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…
#WhitmanWatch: Amanda Blutig ’22
Contrary to what many would assume, Amanda Blutig ’22, was not originally thrilled to join the Syracuse University Orange family. Why? Well, because ironically her older brother beat her to it. Blutig, from Nanuet, NY recalls, “My brother just graduated…
#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…
Frankel Scholars Network with Whitman Alumni in New York City
Each year, top undergraduate and graduate finance students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management are selected to spend three days in New York City as part of the Stuart Frankel & Company New York Stock Exchange Program.…
#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…
Whitman School Observes 15th Anniversary of Whitman Day
Orange Value Fund Program Celebrating its 10th Year Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management will observe the 15th Whitman Day April 6, an annual celebration of Martin J. Whitman, founder and chairman of the High Conviction Fund, and…
#WhitmanWatch: Harrison “Harry” Dittrich
Class of 2018 Majors: Finance and Accounting Hometown: Blue Bell, Pennsylvania LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisondittrich Harry Dittrich’s father helped shape his interest in business from a young age. The decision to apply to Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management came easy. “One 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…
MBA Reflections: Nikita Jain, ’16 MBA
In this “MBA Reflections” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of a select few Whitman MBA students graduating in May 2016. Episode 4: Nikita Jain Background: B.A. in Business Administration in Finance from SUNY Buffalo…
Student Group Feature: Orange Value Fund
Gathering name recognition across Wall Street, the Orange Value Fund (OVF) is one of Whitman School of Management’s most prestigious programs. Founded in 2006, OVF, and its managing director, Fernando Diz, carefully select a handful of students in their sophomore year…
#WhitmanWatch: Giuseppe Castelli
Class of 2016 Majors: Finance, Real Estate Minor: Global Political Economy Hometown: Smithtown, New York LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/giuseppe-castelli/62/a93/263 Giuseppe Castelli is used to working with money—in fact, it’s not unusual for him to handle millions of dollars every day. As a junior…