The Center for Global Business recently hosted the Careers Crossing Borders keynote address by Greer Meisels, director of external affairs at Intel Corporation. Meisels shared insights from her global career journey, discussed the influence of technology on international business and current affairs, and offered tips on staying competitive in today’s global job market.

The Center for Global Business at the Smith School offers experiential learning through programs like the Summer Language Institute Scholarship, Maximizing Maryland Internship, Maryland Global Consulting, and Global Summer Internship. These initiatives provide students hands-on experience in international business and cultural immersion.

Google faces major antitrust cases for monopolizing digital advertising and search. Research Professor Kislaya Prasad suggests that ending exclusive agreements could increase competition, while Associate Professor Bobby Zhou emphasizes breaking up business units like Google’s search could benefit competitors, advertisers, and consumers.

Two undergrads from the Smith School attended the CUIBE Global Summer Leadership Summit in Colombia. They gained valuable insights into sustainable business practices, international business dynamics, and expanded their professional networks through immersive learning experiences and cultural engagement.

Amid high-level recognition for supporting U.S. export activity, the Center for Global Business (CGB) at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is further focusing its resources to draw foreign business to Maryland to support the state economy.