Business & Economy
Entrepreneurship Coach, Author Hayley Foster Speaking at SU for Global Entrepreneurship Week
Hayley Foster, author of “Foster Your Passion: A guide to finding your passion and the tools you need to foster it” (Foster Consulting, 2018), will keynote Global Entrepreneurship Week with a book talk, signing and reception on Monday, Nov. 12,…
Architecture Dean Michael A. Speaks Participating in Landmark Forum at Renowned Art Academy in Beijing
More than 300 experts, scholars, and artists from across the globe have come together today and tomorrow (Nov. 2-3) to discuss art, architecture and design education at the International Art Education Conference in Beijing, China. Hosted by the Central Academy…
Tips, Trends and Predictions for the 2018 Holiday Retail Season
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – With just a few weeks left until the kick-off of the holiday shopping season, which retailers will come out winners and which ones will continue to lag behind? In a recent update, Toys R Us announced that…
Christopher Crooker Appointed Assistant Dean for Advancement in Whitman School
Christopher Crooker has been appointed assistant dean for advancement at the Whitman School. With more than 21 years of experience in alumni affairs and development, Crooker has a track record of engagement and advancement success. Prior to joining the Whitman…
Whitman School Welcomes New Faculty
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management (Whitman School) has added new faculty members to its team for the 2018-19 academic year. Robert Arscott is an assistant professor of finance whose research primarily concerns the interaction of corporations and debt capital markets,…
Blackstone LaunchPad Announces 2018-2019 Business Plan Competitions
Building on last year’s successful track record when Syracuse University teams captured a first-place honor and won a total of five awards in the 2018 New York State Business Plan Competition, the Blackstone LaunchPad has announced a number of business…
Brands Taking Stands for What They Believe In Will Reap Benefits
#Nike and #NikeBoycott remain popular Twitter threads today as consumers debate the latest move by the company to feature Colin Kaepernick as one of the faces of its “Just Do It” ads. Tomorrow night, the company is scheduled to debut…
Dave Knox Predicts the Turn Sept. 18 at Bird Library
Dave Knox, Grand Prix winner of the WPP Atticus Award for his book “Predicting the Turn: The High Stakes Game of Business Between Startups and Blue Chips” (Paramount Marketing Publishing, 2017), will visit Syracuse University to share his insights at…
For Small Upstate Companies, Sustaining Strong Canadian Trade Ties is Critical
On Monday, President Trump announced the U.S. and Mexico had reached an agreement to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement. Canada – the other member of Nafta – has not agreed to the new terms and is scheduled to…
Kroger’s Plastic Bags Plan is Further Evidence of Private Sector Sustainability Push
Kroger Co., the largest supermarket chain in the country, recently announced plans to get rid of single-use plastic bags in stores by 2025. It’s the most recent in a series of announcements by large companies striving to hit sustainability goals…