January 24, 2025

Dean’s Circle

On November 14, 2024, the Smith School celebrated the Dean's Circle, inducting 15 new members for significant lifetime contributions.

On November 14, 2024, the Smith School hosted alumni and supporters in College Park for the third annual celebration of the Dean's Circle. The Dean's Circle is a recognition society for individuals who have invested over $100,000 in the Smith School in their lifetime. Fifteen new members were inducted:

  • Craig Adler ’79 and Lisa K. Adler ’79 
  • Daniel Ahalt ’73 and Deborah J. Ahalt ’68
  • Chris Ballenger and Vidya Ballenger ’89
  • Sara Chase Carlson
  • Steve Frieshtat ’81 and Sheryl Freishtat ’80
  • Bruce Hoffberger ’71
  • Lisa Kidd Hunt ’97 and James Hunt
  • Wendy Sanhai, EMBA ’09 and Mark Madar
  • Steve Schanwald ’77

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About the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business

The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research. One of 12 colleges and schools at the University of Maryland, College Park, the Smith School offers undergraduate, full-time and flex MBA, executive MBA, online MBA, business master’s, PhD and executive education programs, as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school offers its degree, custom and certification programs in learning locations in North America and Asia.

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