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Macy’s Can’t Figure Out Right Strategy to Compete In Today’s Retail Landscape
This week, Macy’s announced it will be closing 125 stores over the next three years in an effort to combat slumping sales. Ray Wimer is an assistant professor of retail practice at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management….
College of Law and Martin J. Whitman School of Management Launch Nation’s First Online Joint J.D./MBA Degree
The College of Law announces the launch of the nation’s first online joint J.D./MBA degree program, in partnership with the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. The new joint degree combines the College of Law’s ground-breaking, ABA-accredited JDinteractive program with…
Abandoned Malls Are Paving the Way For Something New
Amanda Nicholson, former professor of retail practice and assistant provost and dean for student success, was interviewed for the Washington Post article “Abandoned malls are sputtering back to life with megachurches, rooftop pools and homeless shelters.” Nicholson commented on the…
Whitman School Appoints Meghan Florkowski Director of the WISE Women’s Business Center
Meghan Florkowski has been named director of the WISE (Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship) Women’s Business Center. Her appointment was effective Nov. 11. “Meghan brings a positive attitude, strong work ethic, an ability to lead collaboration among diverse stakeholder…
Stories of Service: Amanda Sullivan ’21 and Ken Marfilius ’11
In celebration of Veterans Week 2019, the University is recognizing stories of student veterans and faculty/staff who are veterans or have especially strong connections to the military. These stories are just some of the many from the veteran and military-connected…
George Dawson ’08, Techstars Fund Controller, Speaks at Syracuse University Libraries
The Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at Syracuse University Libraries (LaunchPad) will host George Dawson ’08, Techstars Fund Controller, for a “Fireside Chat” on Friday, November 1 at 4 p.m. at Bird Library. The event is free and open to…
Forever 21: Too Many Stores, Too Much Debt and Too Few Customers
Forever 21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to close up to 178 U.S. stores. Ray Wimer is an assistant professor of retail practice at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Wimer says: “The business…
Whitman School to Host 70th Annual Harry E. Salzberg Memorial Lecture Program
The Whitman School’s H.H. Franklin Center for Supply Chain Management, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019, will host its annual Salzberg Memorial Lecture Program on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Marvin and Helaine Lender Auditorium,…
Syracuse University Libraries to Host Blackstone LaunchPad Startup Weekend in Partnership with Google for Startups
The Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars at Syracuse University Libraries (LaunchPad) is hosting a Techstars Startup Weekend in partnership with Google for Startups on Sept. 20 and 21 at the Whitman School building and Bird Library. The event is open…
Blackstone LaunchPad Alumnus Launches Book ‘Adversity to Advantage: How to Overcome Bullying & Find Entrepreneurial Success’
Randy Ginsburg ’19 recently launched a book titled “Adversity to Advantage: How to Overcome Bullying & Find Entrepreneurial Success.” Ginsburg, a graduate of the Whitman School, earned a double major in entrepreneurship and marketing and is an alumnus of the…