Business & Economy
Syracuse University receives designation as Economic Development Administration University Center
Syracuse University has received a $500,000 award from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) and the designation as an EDA University Center. The award is aimed at igniting innovation and accelerating entrepreneurship, and launching student ventures throughout upstate…
Whitman School welcomes new faculty members
The Whitman School of Management welcomes four new faculty members this fall: Jeffrey Harris (finance), D. Craig Nichols (accounting), Alexandra Kostakis ’91 (entrepreneurial practice) and Peter Scott (entrepreneurial practice). “We are delighted to welcome Jeff, Craig, Alex and Peter to the…
Harris joins Whitman as career development coordinator
Amber Harris of Syracuse has joined the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University as a career development coordinator. She will be working in the Whitman Career Center to create and implement career education programs for undergraduate and master’s students,…
AltruHelp, Syracuse University announce social entrepreneurship collaboration
AltruHelp, a social media platform, toolbox and online community to support volunteering and corporate social responsibility, has announced a collaboration with the Mary Ann Shaw Center for Public and Community Service (CPCS) and the Martin J. Whitman School of Management…
Tyszko to lead SU efforts to advance faculty venture development
To strengthen and multiply opportunities for Syracuse University faculty members to bring results of their research to market as innovative products and services, SU has reorganized several key support mechanisms under the leadership of Mary Ann Tyszko, who will head…
Whitman hosts second annual Retail Summit Sept. 22-23
The Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University will host the second annual Retail Summit on Sept. 22-23, to educate students about the field and provide opportunities for them to hear from high-profile members of the Retail Advisory Board, all…
Register for first Syracuse Startup Weekend
Participate in the first Syracuse Startup Weekend, Nov. 4-7. Individuals can launch a business in 54 hours or participate as a mentor. CenterState CEO will launch Startup Weekend in Syracuse to help turn innovative ideas into growth-ready businesses. Startup Weekends…
Whitman’s Velu named JPMorgan Chase Faculty Fellow
Whitman School of Management Professor Raja Velu has been named to the newly created post of JPMorgan Chase Faculty Fellow. In this important new role, Velu will serve as liaison and facilitator between JPMorgan Chase and Syracuse University, helping to…
Whitman welcomes international scholars to 2011 Pricing Conference Aug. 18-20
The 13th annual Pricing Conference will be co-hosted by the marketing department and Earl V. Snyder Innovation Management Center of the Whitman School of Management on Aug. 18-20. The conference offers a forum for academic researchers, as well as practitioners,…
Syracuse University’s veteran resources highlighted by White House
Following a public appearance at the Washington Navy Yard this morning, President Barack Obama and the White House acknowledged in a press release the importance of the support and resources that Syracuse University’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV), Women Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) and newly established Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF).