Stephen M. Schanwald ’77 Reflects on a Career Bridging Sports and Business
Stephen M. Schanwald ’77, former Executive Vice President of Business Operations with the Chicago Bulls and a trailblazer in sports marketing, brought his championship pedigree and industry expertise back to the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.
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Bradley Polkowitz ’23 on How He Turned a Smith Degree into an NFL Dream
Bradley Polkowitz ’23, a double major in operations management and marketing at UMD's Robert H. Smith School of Business, now works as an international rotational analyst for the NFL. He co-founded the Maryland Sports Business Conference and helped launch the Smith School's Sports Management Program.
Alumni Help Students Score Big in Sports Industry
UMD's Sports Management Program, launched in 2023, connects students with top industry professionals and alumni from organizations like the NBA and ESPN. The 12-credit program combines practical coursework, site visits, and networking opportunities.
Sports Management Program Advisory Board Adds Another All-Star
Steve Schanwald, a trailblazer in sports marketing, began his journey by volunteering under Russ Potts at the University of Maryland. His tenure with the Chicago Bulls solidified his reputation. Now, he joins the Sports Management Program Advisory Board, enriching the future of sports industry professionals.
Smith School and UMD Partners Kick Off Sports Management Program
Breaking into the sports industry can be difficult, but UMD students are getting a leg up on the competition with a newly launched Sports Management Program.