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October 1, 2020
CIBE Consortium Selects CIBER CMCC Grant Award Winners

In partnership with the CIBE Consortium for Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) and Community College (CC) (CMCC), the Center for Global Business (CGB) awarded five faculty the CIBE CMCC Grant in September 2020. The consortium is comprised of nine universities that are all home to a Title VI CIBE grant.

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October 1, 2020
Having Critical Conversations at Work
How Mentors, Community Help Create Diverse, Inclusive Workplaces

For Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) professionals, getting ahead in the corporate environment can be difficult. But they don’t need to walk the road alone.

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September 30, 2020
Maryland Smith-CHIDS Conference on Health IT & Analytics Goes Virtual Oct. 8-10

The Center for Health Information and Decision Systems (CHIDS) at the University of Maryland's Robert H.

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September 29, 2020
In ‘TECH-nicolor:’ How Maryland Smith Alumni Are Changing Tech

At today’s leading technology companies, executives are making a commitment to achieving greater diversity, equity and inclusion. And, at Google, SpaceX and Workday, Maryland Smith alumni are leading the charge.

At an event this week, they gathered, virtually, to network with Maryland Smith students and alumni, and to discuss how their work is helping to reshape the tech sector.

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September 28, 2020
Prabhudev Konana Is Named Dean of Robert H. Smith School of Business

The University of Maryland has named Prabhudev Konana, Ph.D., Dean of the Robert H. Smith School of Business, effective January 2, 2021. In this role, he will lead Smith in its mission to create knowledge, promote an inclusive learning environment that fosters intellectual discovery, and equip current and future leaders to assess complex problems and deliver innovative solutions.

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September 25, 2020
Maryland Smith Among QS’s Best in Business Education

Maryland Smith’s master’s and MBA programs continue to rank among the best in the world, with alumni outcomes ranking particularly high, according to the 2021 rankings from global higher education and business education analyst QA Quacquarelli Symonds.

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September 24, 2020
In New Role, MBA Student Keeps a Focus on Diversity, Inclusion

Jasmine Snead understands that prioritizing diversity and inclusion can help people “feel more heard,” especially in times of anguish.

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September 24, 2020
From an MBA Cohort, Building a Company

“Surround yourself with people better than you are.”  

That was the sentiment expressed by Chris Barron, MBA ’18, when asked what advice he’d give to those looking to start their own business. 

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September 22, 2020
Center for Global Business Presents Webinar on Virtual Trade Shows

The Center for Global Business (CGB) presented the sixth installment in an ongoing series of webinars by the MAPIT Alliance, “Don’t Be a No-Show: Making the Most of Virtual Trade Shows.” In light of current limitations on travel, this edition provided insights and best practices on how to navigate virtual trade shows and maximize

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September 17, 2020
Maryland Smith Climbs to No. 19 in U.S. News Undergraduate Rankings

The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is No.19, up from 22nd last year, in the U.S. News and World Report 2021 Undergraduate Best Colleges rankings.

Among public institutions, Maryland Smith’s undergraduate program is No. 9.

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