From a young age, Alexis Drickel ’17 MBA has been a go-getter. She was always one of the first to raise her hand in class or try new things, purely because of her passion for learning. Early on, Drickel realized that…
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Women’s History Month Panel Empowers Women in Management and STEM
Women’s History Month, celebrated every March, recognizes and honors the contributions of women to our history, society and culture — and more importantly, gives rise to conversations and initiatives that work to make the future brighter and opportunities more pervasive…
From Reader to Writer, Alumna Finds Her Passion Through Books
Reading is Deedi Brown’s G’16 superpower. Last year, she read 120 books — dystopian fiction, memoirs, Malcolm Gladwell-type nonfiction and everything in between. She organized international book giveaways and met authors at local bookstores. She also documented all her thoughts…
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…
Director of the WISE Women’s Business Center Joanne Lenweaver Honored as 2016 Woman of Distinction by Assemblyman Al Stirpe
Joanne Lenweaver, director of the Whitman School’s WISE Women’s Business Center, was selected as one of the 2016 Women of Distinction Award recipients and was honored at the 4th Annual Women of Distinction Awards ceremony held Saturday, April 16, at the…
MBA Reflections: Deedi Boland, ’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 of 2016. Episode 2: Deedi Boland Major: Marketing Background: Double Major in Management and Theater…
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…
Toyota Representative Visits Whitman To Dispel Stigma Of Women In the Automotive Industry
The automotive industry is making a comeback and with that comes more job opportunities for young professionals. There is a plethora of young professionals that are bright, qualified, and would make a truly valuable addition to a team within the…
Whitman Women in Business brings attention to breast cancer awareness month
As October 2015 comes to a close, so does Breast Cancer Awareness month. One student group on campus made sure to recognize the cause. Whitman Women in Business raised funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc by hosting a table and selling…
Settled In, Getting Involved
As students settle in to the third week of classes, they might start looking for things to break up the routine. Getting involved with a student group at Whitman is one way to do this, and there are plenty that are looking…
Whitman Lights It Up Blue for Autism Awareness!
April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day, and this year, Whitman Women in Business wanted to get the entire Whitman community out to show their support and Light it Up Blue! WWiB decorated the pillars on the four main floors…