CSVC’s Tata Innovation Dialogue Delivers Career-Building Insights
Students gained insights into career-building in the areas of consulting and social innovation from leaders representing India's largest business conglomerate, in a Tata Innovation Dialogue and Global Internship Program hosted Nov. 20, 2024, by the Center for Social Value Creation (CSVC) at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.
Smith Fraternities Compete in ESG-Focused Case Challenge
Seventy members from professional business fraternities at UMD competed in the Center for Social Value Creation’s ESG-focused pledging case competition. Phi Chi Theta’s team won, showcasing innovative solutions. The event featured alumni judges and engaged an audience of 150 students.
CSVC Launches First Sustainability Conference
The Center for Social Value Creation’s inaugural Sustainability in Business Conference convened experts, policymakers, and researchers to address global sustainability challenges. Panels covered pathways to net zero, social enterprise, innovation in sustainable business practices, and human rights within corporate sustainability efforts.
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Center for Social Value Creation Partners with AqVerium for Global Water Sustainability
The Smith School's Center for Social Value Creation partners with AqVerium, the first digital water bank, to drive water sustainability. This collaboration will promote education, research, and water-saving practices, aiming to achieve Water Positivity by 2030.
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Impact Consulting Fellows Receive Recognition at PALS Spring 2024 Showcase
Impact Consulting Fellowship students from the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business participated in the PALS spring project showcase, winning Outstanding Student Awards for collaborating with Community Forklift. They worked on sustainability projects with real-world community impact.
CSVC at EarthFest 2024
On April 19, 2024, Smith’s Center for Social Value Creation joined EarthFest to raise recycling awareness, featuring a game to educate students on proper recycling practices and highlight common recycling misconceptions.
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.