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Whitman School Creates New Role Focused on Corporate Relations
Seeking to grow, evaluate, and optimize current relationships with corporate partners, as well as identify new connections, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management recently appointed Sara Garvey to a newly created position in corporate relations.
Companies Pledge to Go Green
In September 2019, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced a plan in which the company will take leading strides in the fight against climate change. Amazon’s Climate Change Pledge is a plan to make the company carbon-neutral by 2040. Carbon-neutral means that…
A Message from Dean Gene Anderson
I am sure that many of you are aware of and deeply concerned about the recent stream of abhorrent racist and anti-Semitic behavior that has occurred on and near Syracuse University. Whoever has perpetrated these acts, whatever their motivation, neither they…
How to Keep Millennial Debt to a Minimum
Each year, projections of debt totals for millennials rise. As the cost of a college education rises, as well as the need for a college education for many industries, the student debt crisis has become a phrase heard around the…
PhD Profile: Zhiyuan Yu
Many college students switch their fields of study and career paths several times before discovering their true passion. It wasn’t until Zhiyuan Yu ‘23 discovered the strategic management doctoral program at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, 10…
Internship Experience: Haina, Marketing Strategy Intern at Syracuse University
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: Haina Graduation Year: May 2020 Major: MS in…
Sustainable Business Practices and Consumerism
In recent years, consumers have jumped onto the sustainability bandwagon when purchasing products or services and businesses are starting to notice. Yearly sustainability reports have become readily available for consumers to search the brands they buy from and read about…
#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…
Management Professor Mines for New Knowledge
Catherine Maritan, associate professor of management at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, began her professional career working at a coal mine. Maritan received her B.Sc. in mining engineering from Queen’s University in Canada, a country in which…
Whitman Semester in NYC Program Launches
Students at the Whitman School study abroad for a life-changing experience filled with traveling and learning, but some students may be hesitant to leave the country for a few months and not finish their degree on time. But, what if…
What Motivates a Corporate Board to Dismiss a CEO in the Wake of Financial Misconduct
David Park, assistant professor of entrepreneurship, with Warren Boeker (University of Washington) and David Gomulya (Singapore Management University), conducted a study on the relationship between boards of directors and CEOs and the strategy for handling financial misconduct. The paper, “Political Ideology…
#Whitman Watch: An Ni Hsu G ’20
Name: An Ni Hsu Graduation Year: 2020 Major(s): M.S. in Marketing Hometown: Taoyuan, Taiwan An Ni Hsu G ’20 was immediately interested in the flexibility of the master’s in marketing program that encompassed both a rigorous academic schedule along with practical internship…
Recreational Cannabis Legalization A Substitute for Alcohol, Not Tobacco
A new study forthcoming in Marketing Science indicates although recreational cannabis legalization (RCL) significantly increases cannabis online search volume, the increase comes from adults only, not the younger demographic. RCL also influences the alcohol and tobacco industries asymmetrically: it reduces…
Mutual Fund Borrowing Poses Risk to Millions of Investors
A new study forthcoming in the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies provides evidence that mutual funds are borrowing in an attempt to improve their performance. But those attempts are not only falling short, they are creating more risk to investors…
Whitman Clubs Complement Classroom Learning With Real-World Skills
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Whitman Clubs Complement Classroom Learning With Real-World Skills Learning does not begin or end in the classroom at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. That commitment comes shining through in the…
Alumni In Memoriam: Al Berg ’73
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Alumni In Memoriam: Al Berg ’73 Al Berg, one of the co-founders of Marchon Eyeware and the company’s former president and CEO, passed away March 10. Berg was known throughout the…
Laughlin Gift Enables Greater Student Experiences in NYC
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Laughlin Gift Enables Greater Student Experiences in NYC Robert Laughlin ’87 works in the heart of New York City. As regional market manager at Citi Private Bank of New York, he…
Student Spotlight: Paul Altero ’23
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Student Spotlight: Paul Altero ’23 Hometown: Point Pleasant, New Jersey Degree: Master of Science in Entrepreneurship Paul Altero earned a bachelor’s degree in hotel, restaurant and institutional management from the University…
Student Spotlight: Adena Rochelson ’21
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Student Spotlight: Adena Rochelson ’21 Hometown: Fayetteville, New York Major: Supply Chain Management Minor: Environment and Society Adena Rochelson has known how to make an impact since the fourth grade. At…
Experiential Learning Helps Educate the Next Generation of Professors
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Whitman Clubs Complement Classroom Learning With Real-World Skills When one thinks of experiential learning in higher education, the concepts that often come to mind are internships, real-world projects and hands-on activities.…
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…
Legal Implications of Driverless Cars
Daniel Rice, professor of law & public policy practice at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, is fascinated with the major positive change that driverless vehicle technology aims to bring forth. This fascination culminated with the publication of his research paper…
Underperforming Companies Lose Focus on Innovation
Research findings show that the length of time a firm has been underperforming contributes to shaping that firm’s innovative search patterns and its expenditure in research and development. Over time, the relationship between the two variables is nonlinear. Maria Minniti,…
Higher Levels of Disclosure Could Reduce Risk-taking and Diminish Long-term Value
Susan Albring, associate professor of accounting at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, teamed with Xiaolu Xu ’13 Ph.D. (University of Massachusetts-Boston), to examine the relationship between the amount of voluntary disclosure and a firm’s level of risk-taking…
Solutions to the Problem of Sales Spilling over to Unprofitable Customers
Marketing textbooks recommend that firms target profitable customers and induce greater selling efforts as a way of charging higher prices and earning superior profits. However, according to a recent publication by Alex Thevaranjan, associate professor of accounting at Syracuse University‘s…
How Best to Dole Out Supplies in Wake of Humanitarian Crisis
According to UNICEF, hunger affects approximately 20 million children around the globe. During a humanitarian crisis, such as child hunger, the focus is on making sure people receive the necessary supplies they need. It’s critical that organizations, such as UNICEF…
Too Much Collaboration Can be Harmful to New Ventures
Collaboration is commonly encouraged throughout the world of entrepreneurship especially for entrepreneurs with new ventures. There are many benefits to collaboration, such as gaining different perspectives on problems or obtaining resources not readily available. However, research conducted by Johan Wiklund,…
Manufacturers Decide When to “Scrap or Sell”
Several production processes not only produce quality, high-end products but also generate what are known as Not-Quite-Perfect Products (NQPPs) that do not fully meet quality standards. Manufacturers then have a decision to make – get rid of all the NQPPs…
Whitman’s Commitment to Building and Supporting the Faculty of the Future
Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management recently committed nearly one million dollars to an intramural grant initiative, providing seed funding for one-and two-year research programs in core areas that will enhance the school’s scholarly impact and reputation. Those…
Leading Researcher Focuses on Entrepreneurship and Mental Health
Johan Wiklund, the Al Berg Endowed Chair and Professor of Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, has been studying entrepreneurship as it relates to mental health and well-being. He recently completed his appointment as a Fulbright…
Extending Entrepreneurship Research into New Frontiers
“We are asking the relevant and challenging questions that people don’t even know they should be asking. We’re driving the bus in discussions on a number of important topics,” said Alexander McKelvie, professor and chair of the entrepreneurship and emerging…
Syracuse University’s Whitman School Embraces Veterans
Since January 2014, veteran and military-connected enrollment at Syracuse University has grown more than 500 percent. In 1944, Syracuse University helped lead the charge in the creation of the original G.I. Bill, and since then has continuously aimed to provide…
Syracuse Students Compete in National Undergraduate Supply Chain Case Competition
At the end of March, a team of undergraduate students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management competed in the 7th Annual National Undergraduate Supply Chain Case Competition in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During their time in Minneapolis, the students…
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…
Whitman Seniors Highlighted on Poets & Quants for Undergrads List of Best & Brightest
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Whitman Seniors Highlighted on Poets & Quants for Undergrads List of Best & Brightest Two seniors from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, Linqing Lily Li and Samuel Hirsch,…
New Entrepreneurship Research Explores Mental Health Disorders in Family Businesses
Mental health problems can not only impact individuals and families, but family businesses as well. New entrepreneurship research explores the unique opportunities and challenges of family businesses dealing with mental disorders in the family and paves the way for future…
First-of-Its-Kind Research Offers Guidelines on Virtual Fitting Room Effective Delivery
Virtual reality technology is revolutionizing the online shopping experience by allowing consumers to directly visualize themselves in merchandise through virtual fitting rooms (VFR). While some retailers are rejoicing at the new tech, others are concerned VFRs will decrease sales and…
Fetner Family Gift Launches Syracuse University NYC-Based Experiential Learning Collaboration
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Fetner Family Gift Launches Syracuse University NYC-Based Experiential Learning Collaboration A generous gift from Syracuse University Trustee Harold (Hal) Fetner ’83, and his wife, Nina, will help establish the creation of…
Research Explores Impacts of Consumer Attitude on GMO Food Labelling and Pricing
With Genetically Modified (GM) food increasing in diversity and volume, these products have become a growing topic of interest for policymakers and consumers. The Martin J. Whitman School of Management‘s Rong Li, assistant professor of supply chain management, and Amiya Basu,…
Vice Chancellor J. Michael Haynie Named University Professor
Editor’s Note: The following is being reprinted with permission from the Syracuse University News website. J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and the Barnes Professor of Entrepreneurship, has been named a University Professor by Vice Chancellor…
#WhitmanWatch: Cafui Awasu ’20
Name: Cafui Awasu Graduation Year: Spring 2020 Major(s): Management and Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises Minor(s): Spanish Hometown: Loch Sheldrake, New York This past summer Cafui Awasu worked as an operations intern on the commercial product management team at Healthfirst, a…
MBA Reflections: Mariam Kvantaliani ’19
In this “MBA Reflections” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of MBA students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management graduating in May of 2019. Name: Mariam Kvantaliani Hometown: Georgia Major: MBA –…
#WhitmanWatch: Griffin Brooks ’19
Name: Griffin Brooks Graduation Year: Spring 2019 Major(s)/Minor(s): Retail Management and Marketing Hometown: Bryn Mawr, P.A. Griffin Brooks chose to attend Syracuse University (SU) to continue a family legacy, as their grandfather went to SU, and to pursue their interests…
Where Do Christmas Trees Come From?
E-commerce giant Amazon now sells full-sized live Christmas trees online. The retailer offers a wide range of trees, from 7.5 foot Kingwood Firs for around $80 to 6.5 foot Dunhill Firs for almost $140, with Prime shipping options for consumers.…
#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…
Five Terrifying Mistakes That Haunted Businesses
Some mistakes can haunt businesses long after the mistake is made. Here are some of the worst mistakes that hindered prominent companies: Kodak’s Refusal to Go Digital In the mid-1970s, Steven Sasson, an engineer for Kodak, created the first portable…
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…
Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises Program 2017-2018 Annual Review
The field of entrepreneurship is evolving at record pace. The number of universities and colleges developing new entrepreneurship programs and student interest in entrepreneurship as a vocation and mindset is staggering. Luckily, Syracuse University has been well ahead of the curve in terms of…