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Smith School Shines in U.S. News Rankings

The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business ranks No. 23 overall and No. 13 among public schools in U.S. News' 2024 Undergraduate Business Program rankings. Notable specialty rankings include Information Systems, Supply Chain, and Management programs.

Alumni

A Military Police Officer’s Route to Business Consulting

C.J. Morgenweck, Online MBA ’22, built on his U.S. Marine Corps experience to enter the business world, guided by the Online MBA program and Career Services. Their support helped him secure roles at Thermo Fisher and North Rock Consulting through key connections and resources.

CEO at Smith: Commanders’ Josh Harris Shares Career Lessons on Leadership, Risk and Resilience

Josh Harris, managing partner of the Washington Commanders, shared leadership insights during the CEO at Smith event. He highlighted the importance of hiring top talent, controlling one’s narrative, taking calculated risks, and learning from failures to build lasting success.

Smith Research

Solving the Urban Air Mobility Problem

Smith professors Raghu Raghavan and Bruce Golden's research on Urban Air Mobility (UAM) explores routing and scheduling challenges for electric flying taxis. Their study addresses passenger demand, battery management, and real-world logistics, aiming to maximize transport efficiency in future smart cities.

Experiential / Reality-based Learning

Empowering Global Growth: A Look Back at CGB’s 2024 Summer Initiatives

The Center for Global Business at the Smith School offers experiential learning through programs like the Summer Language Institute Scholarship, Maximizing Maryland Internship, Maryland Global Consulting, and Global Summer Internship. These initiatives provide students hands-on experience in international business and cultural immersion.

Smith Welcomes Nearly 600 New First-Year Undergraduate Students

The Smith School kicked off fall 2024 by welcoming its largest freshman class in decades, with nearly 600 new undergraduates—a 20% increase over last year—alongside over 700 new graduate students and 14 new faculty members.

Smith School Dedicates New Veteran’s Memorial

The University of Maryland’s Smith School honored its military-connected community with the Smith Vets Memorial, recognizing 27 veterans who died in service, including three lost in the 9/11 Pentagon attack. The dedication occurred on September 11, 2023.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Dingman Center Alum’s Startup Korion Health Wins $1M Hult Prize

Korion Health, co-led by Akshaya Anand ’19, won the $1 million Hult Prize for its USB-powered stethoscope enabling at-home heart and lung screenings. The device aims to improve cardiovascular health access, especially in underserved communities, by digitizing patient data for telemedicine.

Smith Research

How Passion Drives or Derails Team Innovation

New research by Hui Liao at the Smith School reveals that obsessive passion in teams can stifle innovation by hindering reflection and flexibility. In contrast, harmonious passion promotes team reflexivity and fosters greater innovation.

Smith Brain Trust

Smith Experts Explain Google Antitrust Implications

Google faces major antitrust cases for monopolizing digital advertising and search. Research Professor Kislaya Prasad suggests that ending exclusive agreements could increase competition, while Associate Professor Bobby Zhou emphasizes breaking up business units like Google’s search could benefit competitors, advertisers, and consumers.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Terp Startup Accelerator Celebrates a Decade of Helping Student Entrepreneurs

The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship celebrated 10 years of its Terp Startup Accelerator, an eight-week program helping University of Maryland student entrepreneurs refine their business plans. In 2024, participants showcased 14 ventures, from apps to medical devices, during Demo Day.

Smith Brain Trust

Smith Experts Discuss how Apple’s AI-enhanced iPhones will Affect Users, Market Position

Smith School marketing professor P.K. Kannan says Apple's iPhone 16, powered by “Apple Intelligence,” marks a significant upgrade, particularly in privacy-focused AI and computational photography, aiding both user experience and market competitiveness.
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