Jordan Shepherd ’21, marketing management major, does not like to be put into a box, but if he had to define himself it would be as a singer, dancer and student. Shepherd reflects back on how his passion for creating music began,…
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Winnie (Uyen) Nguyen ’12, ’13 M.S.
Like many international students, Winnie Nguyen ’12, ’13 M.S. had few connections in the United States upon starting her college career. However, in coming to Syracuse, she quickly discovered her passion for accounting, and has been working in Public Accounting…
Robert Spichiger ’19, ’20 M.S.
Like most students, Robert Spichiger ’20 stumbled upon his major, and later career path, through trial and error. In doing so, he discovered his love for accounting and tax, a passion almost comparable to his love of swimming. Spichiger chose…
Julia Fiedler ’21: Close to Home, Close to Opportunity
When it came time for Julia Fiedler ’21 to search for a college, she didn’t bother. She knew Syracuse University was the place for her. “Syracuse University and the Whitman School have always been close to home for me, both…
Unsung Hero Award Winner Grateful for Dual Degree Opportunity
Jack Ramza ’22 is almost halfway through his time at Syracuse University and has already achieved great success. Ramza was recently honored with an Unsung Hero Award at the 35th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. These awards are given annually…
Studying Abroad Reflection: Experiencing the World with Your Friends
Coming into college, I always knew I wanted to study abroad and experience different cultures firsthand. The only real question about going abroad came when I had to decide where I actually wanted to study. After speaking to a lot…
Studying Abroad Reflection: Learning Outside of the Classroom
One of my favorite things about Syracuse University was that studying abroad wasn’t just something I could do if I had a semester to spare; it was something that I was encouraged to do from the moment I stepped onto…
Studying Abroad Reflection: Experiencing Madrid
In the Fall of 2020, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Madrid, Spain. I had never been outside of the U.S. before, so I was very excited but also a little bit nervous going into the semester. Thankfully,…
Studying Abroad Reflection: Experiencing a Global Business Perspective
This past semester I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Italy. It is hard to fully capture how 118 days of both studying and traveling throughout Europe has transformed my perspective. While I spent most weekends exploring…
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: 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…
Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises 2016-2017 at a Glance
Syracuse University‘s Whitman School Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE) department, consistently ranked as one of the top entrepreneurship programs in the United States, offers students the total entrepreneurship experience. From the unique entrepreneurship courses to the exciting extracurricular activities and experiential learning opportunities, every student…
#WhitmanWatch: Quentin Rosso ’18
Name: Quentin Rosso Graduation Year: 2018 Hometown: Paris, France Majors: Finance and Political Philosophy (A&S) Of note: Three years ago, at age 16, he delivered his first public speech in English as a TEDx speaker. During the college application process, Quentin…
Whitman by the Numbers: 2017 Graduates
Syracuse University Student Entrepreneurs Win Big at New York Business Plan Competition
Syracuse University student entrepreneurship teams dominated the eighth annual New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC), which took place on Friday, April 28, at SUNY Poly’s NanoTech Complex in Albany. Syracuse teams captured the $100,000 grand prize and took first-place honors…
#WhitmanWatch: Anthony Pegues ’17
Name: Anthony Pegues Graduation Year: 2017 Major(s)/Minor(s): Accounting Hometown: Montclair, California While studying accounting at a community college, Army veteran Anthony Pegues ’17 realized that in order to be successful in today’s competitive marketplace he would need to further his education. Pegues…
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…
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…
MBA Reflections: Alexis Drickel ’17
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 of 2017. Alexis Drickel Major: MBA – Marketing Background: B.A. Marketing Hometown: Webster, New York…
Fall 2016 Incoming Class
Learn more about our fall 2016 incoming class at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. The Whitman School educates students to become successful entrepreneurial leaders in a rapidly changing global economy. The Whitman School offers B.S., MBA, M.S.…
#WhitmanWatch: Kara Sciscente
Class of 2016 Major: Retail Management Hometown: Congers, New York LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karasciscente Kara Sciscente’s Syracuse University education has been jam-packed with internships that have provided her with valuable retail management experience. For her, the most beneficial aspect of her Whitman education…
Five Tips for an Unbeatable Resume
It’s time to start polishing off your resume. Whether you’re starting a new internship, hunting for a job or just preparing to attend networking events, it’s an important time to make sure that your resume is up-to-date. Check out some…
#WhitmanWatch: Seth Samowitz
Class of 2017 Majors: Entrepreneurship, emerging enterprises, information management & technology Hometown: Black Rock, Connecticut LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethsamowitz Seth Samowitz has always had an entrepreneurial spirit—he started his first company when he was just 16 years old. Gladiator Snapbacks was the…
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management Presents Entrepreneurship Excellence Awards to Faculty, Entrepreneurs and Students
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, the Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship and the Department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE) were proud to present awards to outstanding entrepreneurship professionals, faculty and students on Saturday, April 16.…
#WhitmanWatch: Scott Longworth
Class of 2016 Master’s of Accounting Hometown: Dobb’s Ferry, New York LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-longworth-67186aa6 When Scott Longworth transferred to Syracuse University as a sophomore, he immediately had his sights set on Whitman’s Joseph I. Lubin School of Accounting. He felt that the reputation…
#WhitmanWatch: Nick Piroli
MBA Class of 2017 Concentration: Marketing Hometown: Black River, New York LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-piroli-a2b9b7104 Student-Athlete Profile: http://www.cuse.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=12697 After graduating from Brown University with a bachelor’s degree and four years of varsity lacrosse under his belt, Nick Piroli found that he wasn’t quite…
#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…
Get to Know the Whitman Student Government
The Whitman Student Government (WSG) is a student-run organization working to strengthen the Whitman community and enhance the Whitman experience by improving important aspects of student life through various initiatives. The WSG consists of an executive board and class representatives.…
Leave Your Legacy With the Class Act Campaign
As many of the Whitman faculty and student body know, the Class Act campaign is now in full swing. It’s an opportunity for Whitman seniors to leave their legacy by donating $20.16 to commemorate their graduating class. Those who donate…
#WhitmanWatch: Hariharan Padmanabhan
MBA Class of 2016 Concentration: Supply Chain Management Hometown: Hyderabad, India LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hariharanpadmanabhan Blog: http://scmpro.blogspot.com/ In just two years at Whitman, Hariharan Padmanabhan has made a lasting impact on the school and community through his work in the field of…
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…
Networking Your Way to an Internship
The first year of an MBA program can be exciting for a number of reasons. There is so much happening with respect to academics, club activities and professional development. Before you realize it you are almost at the end of…
#WhitmanWatch: Looking Back on Memory Day
With today being Memory Day, we’re looking back on a year of #WhitmanWatch students and picking out some of the top posts to celebrate this special day. Joseph Howard Class of 2016 Major: Marketing Management Minor: EEE Hometown: Pulaski, NY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/joseph-howard/81/25/5a7 Morgan…
Happy Friday: Undergrad Life at Whitman
Happy Friday! Here’s a quick look at undergrad life at Whitman. What’re you doing today?
#WhitmanWatch: Kanique Swinson
Class of 2016 Majors: Marketing Management, EEE Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaniqueswinson If there’s one thing to know about Kanique Swinson, it’s that she bleeds Orange. Swinson is involved all over campus, serving as the current president of Whitman,…
Meet the Whitman Instagram Ambassadors
For the next month, we’ll have five Whitman students taking over our Instagram account, @WhitmanatSU. They’ll be sharing photos from campus, documenting their life at SU as a Whitman student. Get to know them and be sure to follow along…
#WhitmanWatch: Morgan Dreyer
Class of 2016 Majors: Finance, Applied Mathematics Hometown: San Jose, California LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/dreyermorgan When Morgan Dreyer was applying to colleges, she was intent on leaving California for a school on the East Coast. She discovered Syracuse University, and it checked…
#WhitmanWatch: Xinye Zou
Class of 2017 Majors: Supply Chain Management, EEE, International Relations Minor: Global Enterprise Technology Hometown: China LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xinyezou With three majors and one minor in three different Syracuse University colleges, Xinye Zou has embraced a diverse and busy academic experience in…
Discover the Impact Enactus has on Campus, in the Community and in the World
Enactus is a student group organized through the Whitman School of Management. The group of students split into teams and work on different committees to impact the local Syracuse community and global communities alike, whether it be repurposing clothes through 3fifteen or…
Guest Post: What I Remember & Learned So Far
Have you had that feeling of growing up? That feeling of independence and strength? That rush of freedom? And the responsibility and commitment that come with it? When I left home in July to come to Syracuse, it was the…
Experience Isn’t Everything
Most people love being the youngest in a group. Even being the youngest child has the benefit of getting away with anything. I, however, was very nervous coming to Whitman knowing I would be the youngest in my class. This…
Students Help Bring Innovative Research to the Forefront of the B2B Manufacturing Industry
Siteworx, a leading digital experience agency based in Washington, D.C., teamed up with Whitman students Margot Dileno ’15, Peggy Kanterman ’16, Alexandria Lee ’15 and Joseph Simek ’15 to study customer engagement among businessto-business (B2B) manufacturers as part of a Consurtio pilot project. Siteworx…
Whitman Student Team Impresses SU Chancellor with Strategies to Bring Minnowbrook Back in the Black
Whitman faculty and staff brought together four high-achieving students—Brian Becker, a second-year J.D./MBA, Sandra Carruitero ’16, Kelley Long ’15 and Isaac Signorelli ’15—for a Consurtio pilot project. The challenge would be to make strategic operational recommendations to improve the struggling University-owned Minnowbrook Conference Center and…
#Whitman Watch: Eric Klein ’16
Class of 2016 Majors: Finance and Accounting Hometown: Dallas, Texas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emklein With his father, mother, oldest brother and sister-in-law as Syracuse University graduates, Eric Klein comes from a family of Orange faithful. He credits his decision to pursue accounting as one of his majors to his father’s influence. “My dad…
Goldman Sachs Challenges Students to Make Change Recommendations for Madison Square Garden
Whitman finance students David Kern ’15, Scott Rebhun ’15, Dylan Weinberger ’16 and Austin Wentworth ’15 were selected for a Consurtio pilot project sponsored by Goldman Sachs. The charge was to make a recommendation on a real-world business scenario involving Madison Square Garden (MSG),…
Playing My Way Through the MBA
Apart from managing a rigorous MBA schedule, I feel we must take time out for ourselves to do something that makes us happy. For me, that thing is music. I wasn’t able to get my guitar from home, India. However, in…
American Marketing Association Executive Board Leads Major Remodeling
The American Marketing Association (AMA) chapter at Whitman School of Management has recently gone through a remodeling phase this semester spearheaded by co-presidents Joey Howard and Josh Fyffe. As active AMA members, they understand the impact this organization has on its current…
#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…
