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Alumni

From Maryland Promise to Marketing Master: Smith Shady Grove Scholarship Student Shares Success Story

Ashlynn Battle ’24, a Maryland Promise Scholar and recipient of the Capital One Scholarship for Transfer Students, has excelled at the University of Maryland Shady Grove. Having just graduated with her undergrad degree, she's continuing with her master’s via the Plus 1 program, driven by her desire to support her family and give back.

2024 Spring Commencement: Bill Boyle ’81 and Wendy Sanhai, MBA ’09

New Smith School graduates heard keynote speakers highlight technology’s potential for positive change and shared wisdom on leading a fulfilling life. The ceremony honored 2,074 graduates, emphasizing resilience, the importance of truth, and the power of mentorship and service.

Smith Brain Trust

Summer Reading List 2024

The 21st Annual Summer Reading List for Business Leaders from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business offers diverse recommendations. Highlights include a memoir on AI advances, a book disputing free will, a Grover Cleveland biography, and a novel by Nobel Prize-winning Kazuo Ishiguro.

President’s E Award to Smith’s Center for Global Business

The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded the 2024 President’s “E” Award for Export Service to the University of Maryland's Smith School Center for Global Business for its outstanding contributions to expanding U.S. business in international markets.

Experiential / Reality-based Learning

Aiming for Zero

Montgomery County, Maryland, aims for 100% greenhouse gas emission reduction by 2035. Smith Business Consulting students collaborate with the county, providing pro-bono services to achieve these goals. This initiative aligns with the Smith School's social impact and experiential learning strategies.

Alumni

Alumna Says Smith MBA Was “Transformational” in Career Development

Rose Cohen, MBA ’03, credits her Smith MBA for her career success, particularly in leadership and teambuilding. She and her husband endowed a scholarship to help others benefit similarly. Cohen advanced in banking, notably at J.P. Morgan and Citibank, before stepping back to pursue board opportunities.

Student

Finding a Fit With Accounting

When Carina Ruyter, Class of ’25, stumbled upon an online quiz suggesting a career in accounting, it felt like a perfect match for her lifelong love of math and puzzles, setting her on an unexpected yet fulfilling path at the Smith School. Now, enrolled in the Plus 1 program, she’s on track to graduate with an MS in accounting in 2026.

World Class Faculty & Research

The Smith School Recognizes Its Outstanding Faculty and Staff at 2024 Assembly

The globally renowned Smith School excels in business research and offers a top-tier educational experience within a supportive community. Annually, it honors outstanding faculty and staff with prestigious awards.

UMD Smith Launches Large Language Model (LLM) Training Workshop

Government and healthcare professionals can now enroll in a Large Language Model (LLM) training workshop at the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business. Led by expert Kunpeng Zhang, the program focuses on industry-specific accuracy and data security. Secure your spot for August 2-23, 2024.

M&T Bank x CSVC Case Competition Sees Graduate Students Promote Financial Inclusion Solutions

University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business students are pioneering advancements in the banking sector, focusing on community development and financial inclusion. In the M&T Bank x CSVC Case Competition, teams presented scholarly solutions, utilizing technology and partnerships for enhanced banking engagement.

Smith to Deliver AI Training to Prince George’s County Small Businesses in Groundbreaking Initiative

Small businesses in Prince George’s County, Maryland, will receive AI training through a partnership between the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business and the county’s Economic Development Corporation. This innovative program aims to equip entrepreneurs with AI skills for business growth and competitiveness.

Smith Research

Supply Chain Mapping, Not Climate Prediction, is Key to Mitigating Risk for Corporate Boards

The Financial Times recently tapped a UMD research team led by Smith’s Sandor Boyson to describe supply chain mapping as critical to corporate boards for mitigating climate risk.

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