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Alumni

West Monroe Appoints Smith Alumnus As New President

As President of West Monroe, Gil Mermelstein, a Robert H. Smith School of Business alumnus, oversees all client-facing aspects, including market growth, strategy, and client engagement. Leveraging his Smith education, he collaborates with executive teams, manages financials, and drives strategic initiatives, ensuring the firm's continuous growth and success.

Alumni

Leaning In on AI

Mark Urbanczyk ’02, a leader at Deloitte Consulting, spearheads the government AI & Data Engineering practice. Over two decades, he’s guided clients through AI’s evolution, emphasizing the importance of AI fluency and continuous learning for future business success.

Student

Seeking to Innovate the Business of Healthcare

Sarah Burney, a Maryland native with dual bachelor’s degrees in biological sciences and health administration, is pursuing an MD/MBA to gain interdisciplinary skills for healthcare leadership. Her goal is to innovate rural healthcare delivery while balancing clinical needs with financial sustainability.

Student

Following a Passion for Medicine and Business

Kwame Armah, MBA ’27, MD ’28 from Cumming, Georgia, aims to leverage an MD/MBA from UMD's Smith School to address healthcare economics, focusing on innovative, patient-centered care and leadership in the medical field.

Smith Grad, Physician-Scientist Among ‘Best & Brightest Executive MBAs’

Amal Isaiah, head of Pediatric Otolaryngology at the University of Maryland, is a recent graduate of Smith School’s EMBA program and a 2024 Poets & Quants "Best & Brightest Executive MBA." He holds six patents and over 70 published works.

Center for Social Value Creation Partners with AqVerium for Global Water Sustainability

The Smith School's Center for Social Value Creation partners with AqVerium, the first digital water bank, to drive water sustainability. This collaboration will promote education, research, and water-saving practices, aiming to achieve Water Positivity by 2030.

Smith Brain Trust

Boeing’s New CEO Amid Persisting Turbulence: What it Means Marketwise

Boeing's outlook improves with new CEO Robert Ortberg, despite ongoing National Transportation Safety Board hearings and labor negotiations. Ortberg's proven leadership in aerospace offers optimism for shareholders, while the company faces significant internal and external challenges.

Smith Brain Trust

Marketing Professor Provides Keys to Successful Endorsement Deals at 2024 Paris Olympics

With the 2024 Summer Olympics underway, brands vie for top endorsements, despite past low ratings. The games, expected to generate $1.3 billion in sponsorship revenue, mark the first unrestricted post-COVID Olympics. Successful campaigns connect athletes' stories authentically with brands.

Smith Research

Who Is More Successful at Advocating for Social Justice on the Job?

Debra Shapiro's research examines social justice advocacy in workplaces. The study finds support varies based on whether the advocate is an ally or a disadvantaged group advocate, influenced by the appeal receiver's identification with the group.

Alumni

Invested in Maryland: Alumnus Helps Create Value for University System’s Entrepreneurs

Mike Ravenscroft, MBA ’21, is the managing director of the University System of Maryland Momentum Fund, supporting alumni, students, and faculty in startups and venture capital. Passionate about community, he mentors students and fosters Maryland's startup ecosystem.

Smith Brain Trust

Women Make History at the Paris 2024 Olympics

For the first time, equal numbers of male and female athletes will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Celebrating gender parity, this milestone highlights the progress in women's sports since Paris 1924, where only 4.4% of athletes were women.

Smith Brain Trust

How Are Airlines Handling the Busiest Summer Travel Season Ever?

Record-breaking summer air travel is underway, with U.S. airlines expected to carry 271 million passengers. Professor Suresh Acharya cites challenges like air traffic controller shortages and Boeing issues but believes airlines are reasonably prepared.
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