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Caitlin Clark, now with the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, boosted women's basketball interest as a University of Iowa guard. Maryland undergrads analyzed her impact in a Business Analytics workshop, led by Professors Gisela Bardossy and Bruce Golden, showcasing their skills.

The collapse of regional banks in 2023 revealed widespread risk mismanagement and prompted regulatory scrutiny. Rising interest rates now threaten community banks, highlighting the need for robust management. University of Maryland students investigated these issues in a national case competition with local banks.

Smith Supply Chain Management students networked and applied learning at the WISE event and National Women’s Case Competition. Both events offered unique career insights, with UMD students participating in the latter for the first time, guided by Professor Tungtisanont and mentor Jen Braud.

Wendy Sanhai, EMBA ’09, and Anoop Mehta ’84, join the Smith School as Executives in Residence. They bring extensive business experience to mentor and develop partnerships, advancing educational initiatives in healthcare, consulting, and strategic planning.

Michael Barbalace, an account director at Savills, Inc., represents the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business in Poets & Quants’ Best & Brightest Online MBAs: Class Of 2024. His online MBA experience enhanced his remote work and leadership skills.

Margrét Bjarnadóttir, associate professor at the Smith School, was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Icelandic Order of the Falcon for transformative research on pay equity.

After a distinguished military career, Brendan Dunne is now a 2024 Tillman Scholar, recognized for his leadership and impact in various fields. A Doctor of Business Administration candidate at the Smith School, he focuses on tech startups and national security.

Amid high-level recognition for supporting U.S. export activity, the Center for Global Business (CGB) at the University of Maryland's Robert H.

On April 23 and 24, Deloitte professionals joined Smith School faculty for “Takeover Days,” where 333 students across 13 classes tackled real-world projects. Guided by experts, they analyzed data and applied their knowledge to solve consulting scenarios.

On May 10, 2024, the University of Maryland’s Smith School hosted the AI and Analytics for Social Good Workshop, featuring experts from leading institutions discussing the use of analytics for social impact, including misinformation, platform regulation, and educational analytics.