Two Generous Alumni Gifts Received to Support Smith Strategic Plan
Two Robert H. Smith School of Business alumni are giving back in support of the Smith School strategic plan to reimagine learning.
Alumna says Smith Gave Her ‘The Toolkit To Thrive’
Foluké Tuakli ’16, a creative strategist at Meta, embraces life unapologetically after a transformative encounter. Her journey from the University of Maryland's Smith School to shaping industry narratives at Meta highlights her commitment to authenticity and empowerment. Read about how she pioneers storytelling in the digital age.
Using A Business Background to Create and Curate Art
Recommendations from friends and growing up in the region helped Marcus De Paula decide on the Smith School for his education. Today De Paula is a multi-disciplinary artist and curator. His sculptures have been exhibited in many places, including a piece built for Burning Man in 2022.
Elevate! Diverse Founders Panelists Offer Insights to Level Entrepreneurial Playing Field
For most entrepreneurs, acquiring capital can be the difference between a vision and seeing their venture come to life. However, for entrepreneurs from marginalized and underrepresented communities, there are even more barriers to overcome. On Thursday, Nov. 16, a panel of bank executives, entrepreneurs and investors convened in Van Munching Hall to share their lessons in acquiring capital and to highlight opportunities for general business growth for entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities during Elevate! Diverse Founders: Access to Capital.
Join the Initiative for Veteran Lifelong Learning Leadership, the Center for Global Business, and the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship to celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week as we honor veteran-owned small businesses creating jobs and impact in Maryland and beyond.
The event is co-hosted by the Maryland Governor's Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs.
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Smith School No 11 (Publics) in U.S. News and World Report's 2024 Undergraduate Business Program Ranking
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business rose two places to rank No. 21 overall and No. 11 among public schools in this year's U.S. News and World Report Undergraduate Business Program Ranking, solidifying its standing as a premier institution for undergraduate education.
Maximize your Smith School student experience and learn about all the center opportunities to get involved, grow your skills, and expand your knowledge. Center representation includes the Center for Global Business, Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, the Center for Social Value Creation, and the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets.
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Join the Dingman Center for its first annual Elevate! Diverse Founders Dinner to celebrate the entrepreneurial journeys of underrepresented entrepreneurs. Hear personal stories and conversations between diverse entrepreneurs that explore their challenges and triumphs. Explore what community and allyship can look like in order to elevate equity and inclusion within entrepreneurship. Dinner will be provided for all attendees.
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