MARCH 2024

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News for Alumni and Friends of the Whitman School of Management

 

Whitman Receives Insight Into Diversity Magazine’s 2024 Inspiring Programs in Business Award

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The Whitman School received the 2024 “Inspiring Programs in Business Award” from Insight Into Diversity magazine. The award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the field of business. 

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Nass Mental Health Initiative Featured by Inside Higher Ed

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Inside Higher Ed recently featured the Nass Mental Health Initiative funded by David ’91 and Dina ’91 (A&S) Nass to provide students and graduates with tools and resources to promote mental wellbeing. 

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Save the Date for Giving Day and Dean’s Virtual Address

One day for Orange! Syracuse University Giving Day 2024

Syracuse University Giving Day 2024 is set for March 27. Interim Dean Alex McKelvie will host a virtual update at 12 p.m. ET via Zoom to share news, accolades and ways alumni and friends can support Whitman’s continued success.

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Update Your Contact Info to Receive Whitman Day Details

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Whitman Day 2024 is set for Thursday, April 25. Be sure to update the contact details on your Syracuse University alumni record to receive information about virtual and in-person programming to celebrate the day!

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WISE Center Awarded Grant to Expand Resources for Founders

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The WISE Women’s Business Center has been designated one of 24 Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers in New York through a grant awarded by Empire State Development. The grant will be used to support WISE’s intensive course for early-stage female founders.

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Impact Series Talk by David Owen of Wells Fargo Available Online

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The Whitman IMPACT Speaker Series recently hosted David Owen, executive vice president and head of global operations for Wells Fargo. The recording of Owen’s talk is now available online for viewing.

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Does Your Firm Have an Opening?

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Many talented Whitman undergraduate and master’s students are ready to make an impact in a full-time role following graduation or summer internship. Please reach out if your firm has an opening. 

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March 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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Welcoming Our 50th and 60th Reunion Classes

2024 50th and 60th Reunion

The Syracuse University 50th and 60th Reunion Celebration will be held on campus April 10-13 and will include exclusive programs for the Classes of 1964 and 1974! Registration and event details can be found on the reunion event page. 

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Fall 2024 Reunion and Family Weekend Dates Set

2024 Fall Weekends

With the release of the 2024 ‘Cuse Football schedule, the University has set the dates for fall reunion and family weekends. Coming Back Together is set for Sept. 12-15, Family Weekend will be Sept. 27-29, and Orange Central will welcome alumni back to campus Nov. 1-3

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More News and Features:

Student Spotlight:

Dylan France ’24 Featured as Agent of Change on Podcast as Part of University’s Black History Month Programming

Isabella Simon ’24 Reflects on Experiences at SU that Shaped Her Future

Olutosin Alabi ’25 MBA Wins Third Annual Afropreneurship Competition

Postdoctoral Scholars Play a Unique and Valuable Role at the University

Student-Founded Application that Addresses Belong Among the Neurodiverse Wins No Code Design Sprint

Faculty in the Media:

Professor Ray Wimer Shares Perspectives on Macy’s Closing 150 Stores on Fox News Segment

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