For many students, the path from a degree to a career can feel uncertain. Over spring break, sixteen A&S | Maxwell undergraduates traded that uncertainty for firsthand experience in seeing exactly how their liberal arts education gives them an edge.

This spring, a cohort of students from the College of Arts and Sciences and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs traveled to New York City for the 18th Winston Fisher Seminar, one of the A&S | Maxwell Office of Student Success's signature immersion trips.

This year's group visited top firms in finance and law to sports, media, publishing, and the arts, such as Fisher Brothers, Latham & Watkins, the National Basketball Association, AlphaSights, BBDO, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, WeWork, Teach For America, Penguin Random House, Morgan Stanley and Bloomberg. These experiences allowed students to gain exposure to the many different directions their degree can take them.

The week-long experience gives undergraduate students from across all majors the opportunity to explore how a liberal arts education translates into real-world career success in the business world. Students spend their time developing and presenting business plans, meeting with industry leaders and building critical networking skills alongside Syracuse University alumni.

Founded in 2006 by Fisher Brothers partner, AREA15 CEO, Dean's Advisory Board member and Trustee Winston Fisher '96, the seminar has for nearly two decades connected students with a wide range of professional environments, helping them see the breadth of opportunities available to them after graduation.

"The Winston Fisher Seminar proves that a Syracuse liberal arts education opens doors," said Matt Wheeler, director of employer and alumni engagement. "Students gain direct access to accomplished alumni and top employers in the world's most competitive city. It builds connections that launch careers and a mindset that helps students thrive. For 18 years, Winston has delivered something no classroom can replicate — proof that a liberal arts education is a professional advantage."

Take a peek at scenes from the 2026 Winston Fisher Seminar below.