AUGUST 2024

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News for Alumni and Friends of the Whitman School of Management

 

Whitman’s MBA Ranked No. 1 for Return on Investment

GRAD PROGRAM RANKED #1

Whitman’s full-time MBA program is now ranked No. 1 nationally among private universities for its return on investment (ROI) by Bloomberg. The program is ranked second-highest among all schools in the U.S.

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Princeton Review Ranks Whitman’s Online MBA Among Best in Country

PRINCETON REVIEW RANKING #21

Whitman’s online MBA program jumped 19 spots in Princeton Review’s Top 50 Online MBA Programs ranking for 2024. The program is now ranked No. 21 based on institutional and student survey data.

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Orange Central Registration Is Live

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Registration is live for Orange Central 2024, set for November 1-3. There will be events across campus including Whitman’s Orange Tank business pitch competition and Syracuse Samplings entrepreneurship showcase on November 1. Be sure to register and book your accommodations soon!

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Want to Showcase Your Product During Orange Central?

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Please contact us if you are interested in having your product featured at Whitman’s Syracuse Samplings event during Orange Central on November 1. We will showcase entrepreneurs from schools and colleges across campus with a range of offerings including sweets, beverages, apparel, skin care and more! 

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Whitman Appoints Two New Department Chairs

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Whitman recently announced the appointment of two new department chairs. Professor Lynne Vincent is now chair of the Management Department, and Professor Craig Nichols now chairs Whitman’s Lubin School of Accounting.

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South Side Innovation Center Receives $1 Million for Modernizing

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Whitman’s South Side Innovation Center has received $1 million in federal funding from the Small Business Administration. The funds will be used to modernize the facility and make accessibility improvements.

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We Value Your Opinion: Help Shape the Future of Whitman

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We invite Whitman alumni, parents and former parents to take a brief survey to share your feedback. Your insights will help shape the future of Whitman as we look to build our Advancement and External Engagement efforts and enhance our relationships with our community.

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Does Your Firm Have an Opening?

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If your company is looking to hire a recent graduate for a full-time position or a current student for an internship, please reach out to connect. Whitman has many talented undergraduate and master’s students and new grads who are ready to make an impact. 

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August Class Notes

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See which of your classmates has a new position, been promoted, gotten married, welcomed a child, joined a board or won an award. Please provide your class note for the Whitman magazine, Whitman Connections newsletter and website.

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More News and Features:

Featured Alumni & Friends:

Vicki Vasil ’97 (NEW), ’20 MBA, ’21 M.S. Proves “Golf Is Not a Club” With Chic Brand of Women’s Golf Attire

Recent Alumna Han Zhang ’24 (WSM/NEW) Credits the Whitman Community as a Support System that Felt Like Family When She Came to Campus from China

Student Spotlight:

Jenna Zamkov ’25 Making Strides as a Student and External Audit Intern at PwC in New York City

Margaret Brown ’26 (WSM/NEW) Praises Endless Opportunities Offered Through the Whitman School 

Faculty in the Media:

Professor Kivanc Avernli was featured in the Newsweek article, “Why Plane Window Blinds Have to Be Open During Takeoff and Landing”

Professor Cam Miller was quoted in the Buffalo News article, “Regulatory Proposals Threaten Buffalo’s Burgeoning Tech Scene”

Professor Patrick Penfield provided observations for the Reuters.com article, “US Steelmakers Brace for Tepid Quarterly Profit, Further Price Declines” and the Newsweek article, “Safeway Is Removing Self-Checkouts in California.”

Professor Milena Petrova shared perspectives in the New York Times piece, “When Your Building Super Is an A.I. Bot”

Professor Lynne Vincent contributed to the ABC News online article, “Republicans at the RNC Signaled Support for Unions”

Upcoming Events:

The annual Whitman in NYC Reunion is set for Thursday, September 19. Whitman alumni who live in the NY Metro area should check their email inboxes and Whitman’s LinkedIn group soon for event details.

The 75th annual Salzberg Memorial Lecture and Academic Day is set for October 3-4. Find full details here.

For Additional News, Publications and Features: 

Visit Whitman.syracuse.edu.

 
 
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