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Research by Russ Wermers
Entrepreneurship is often thought of strictly in terms of new venture creation.
The Smith School is recognized as one of the top research institutions in the world, but it is also a place where students can learn from some of the best teachers in the business.
After being elected as president of the Smith School’s MBA Association, Alex Kouts, MBA Candidate 2009, took a trip out to San Francisco to take part in the President's Forum at the Graduate Business Conference at Berkeley this spring. During this annual event incoming and outgoing presidents of each MBA Association from the top 50 MBA programs globally come together.
Where do issues like drugs in the workplace, insider trading, off-shoring, and credit card debt meet Shakespeare? For more than 100 first-year MBA students in the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, ethical business issues and dramatic performance collided on center stage on a Saturday night at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, May 3, 2008.
College Park, Md. - April 18, 2008 - The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is bringing technology themes from its leading programs and research to students and general audiences with a new documentary, now airing nationwide on public television stations.
College Park, Md. - April 17, 2008 The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business today announced three new additions have been named to the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurships advisory board. Paul Bowen, Stephen M. Fredrick and Richard Wagreich will add their expertise to the centers extensive system of support for student and regional entrepreneurs.
College Park, Md. - April 15, 2008 - Environmentally friendly Internet provider Anaptyx won the top prize in this years Cupids Cup business competition on April 11, hosted by the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.
College Park, Md. - April 14, 2008 - The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business honored the late Michael Corvino, president of JanSport backpack brand and an active member of the schools board of visitors, with a room dedication ceremony on Thursday, April 3.