Office of Alumni Relations

Dear Smith Alums,

This has been an unbelievably successful year at Smith. We had huge growth in the sports management and computational finance programs. Our Smith Business Leadership Fellows and Interdisciplinary Business Honors are two of our marquee programs. Now in their second year, these programs continue to gain interest and attract high-quality students. Of our 27 strategic initiatives, 26 are already completed. We are firing on all cylinders. The next frontier for us is AI, which is already transforming the way people work. We are approaching AI transformation in many ways, with expertise that few other schools can boast. We’re teaching students how to use generative and contextual AI, how to spot and mitigate bias in algorithms, and how to design workflows that capitalize on human creativity. We have 28 faculty (and more joining us!) doing AI-related research, leading the way in thought leadership across finance, marketing, cybersecurity, supply chain and much more. This is an important aspect of our strategic plan to Reimagine Learning and Address Grand Challenges. There is even more information available about our AI initiatives on our website for you to explore. I’m particularly excited about the hands-on learning experiences we’ve brought to our students. Did you know our students manage more than $11 million in real money through student-run funds? Our students are also hearing from leaders in industry and government with our new Finance Grand Challenges Speaker Series. We brought more than 115 experiential learning projects to Smith this spring. We need to continue to grow the number of real industry projects for students by at least 25 percent. Many of the projects came through our alumni. You can get involved by contacting our Office of Experiential Learning. Our ability to impact the lives of our students, community, state and world is made possible by the involvement and financial support of our alumni. Thank you for everything you do for Smith.

Best,

Prabhudev Konana

Smith School Leaders Meet with Alumni and Prospective Students in Seoul

Dean Prabhudev Konana recently hosted alumni and prospective students in Seoul, South Korea at the Robert H. Smith School of Business Seoul Community Reception. While there, he also visited the KAIST College of Business as a part of a delegation from the American Association to Advance Collegiate Business Schools (AACSB). Konana connected with alumni in South Korea and shared the latest updates from the Smith School. The visit also allowed prospective students to learn more about Smith’s programs and the university’s commitment to excellence. The trip allowed school representatives to engage with the global alumni network and showcase the world-class education offered at the Smith School.

Supporting Experiential Learning

Thank you for making an impact on Smith students. Experiential learning opportunities give students access to industry leaders and allow them to uncover current challenges in business, build their practical skills, and help their community. Read more.

Alumni Hall of Fame

​​The Smith School celebrated the 25th year of our naming by launching a Hall of Fame to honor alumni and dedicated champions who embody excellence achieved through inspired business education. The Hall of Fame Committee, composed of faculty, alumni and Smith leadership, wants your nominations for our inaugural cohort.

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