SEPTEMBER 2024

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News for Alumni and Friends of the Whitman School of Management

 

Whitman Ranked No. 2 Globally for Entrepreneurship Research

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The Whitman School has achieved the No. 2 world ranking from the 2024 TCU Global University Entrepreneurship Research Productivity Rankings, the only global research-focused ranking of entrepreneurship programs. 

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Calling Orange Entrepreneurs!

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We would love to showcase your product during Orange Central at our Syracuse Samplings event, which highlights alumni entrepreneurs with a range of offerings from sweet treats to beverages, apparel, skin care and more! Reach out today if you’d like your product to be featured.

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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 followed by the Syracuse Samplings entrepreneurship showcase on November 1. 

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Reunion on the Roof in NYC

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We look forward to the chance to gather with Whitman alumni and welcome the Class of 2024 to the Big Apple during our annual reunion in New York City. This year’s reunion is set for Thursday, September 19, on the roof top of the Fisher Center. Space is limited, so we encourage you to register now to reserve your spot!

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Welcome to the Class of 2024

We congratulate and welcome the Class of 2024 to the Whitman alumni Family! As you transition from student to alum, we would like to share some information to help keep you connected to Whitman and your fellow Orange alumni.

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Orange Football Game Watches and Tailgates Near Your

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Orange Football is off to a 2-0 start, and game watches and tailgates are being hosted across the country. Join fellow alumni in cheering on the gridiron ‘Cuse. And be sure to let us know if you plan to come to campus for a home game!

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75th Annual Salzberg Memorial Lecture Set for October 3-4

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The 75th Salzberg Memorial Lecture program will be held on Thursday, October 3, with an academic day set for Friday, October 4. The Toyota Motor Corporation will be honored with the 2024 Corporate Salzberg Award during this year’s program, which will be streamed for those unable to join us on campus. 

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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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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:

Hank ’71 and Nancy Markiewicz ’73 (Falk): Love, Legacy and Loyalty: An Alumni Couple’s Journey from Interfaith Wedding to Meaningful Gift

Savalle Sims ’92 Among Orange Alumni to Be Honored during Coming Back Together 

Student Spotlight:

Isabelle Chavez Miranda ’25 (WSM/A&S): Integrating Chemistry and Business with a Whitman Edge 

Faculty in the Media:

Professor Gary La Point shared perspectives in “The Quest for Supply Chain Balance” article sponsored by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.

Professor Patrick Penfield was featured in the Times Union article, “Retailers Cut Self-Checkout Lanes Amid Theft Concerns.”

Upcoming Events:

An Orange Evening in DC for Military-Affiliated Alumni is set for Tuesday, October 15. Email invitation forthcoming.

For Additional News, Publications and Features: 

Visit Whitman.syracuse.edu.

 
 
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