Sarah Burney, a Maryland native with dual bachelor’s degrees in biological sciences and health administration, is pursuing an MD/MBA to gain interdisciplinary skills for healthcare leadership. Her goal is to innovate rural healthcare delivery while balancing clinical needs with financial sustainability.

Kwame Armah, MBA ’27, MD ’28 from Cumming, Georgia, aims to leverage an MD/MBA from UMD's Smith School to address healthcare economics, focusing on innovative, patient-centered care and leadership in the medical field.

Jeffrey Kyei-Asare, a Class of '25 student at Smith, proves his business acumen with StreetLoveDMV, winning $20,000 at Pitch Dingman Competition and earning recognition from Vice President Harris.

When Carina Ruyter, Class of ’25, stumbled upon an online quiz suggesting a career in accounting, it felt like a perfect match for her lifelong love of math and puzzles, setting her on an unexpected yet fulfilling path at the Smith School. Now, enrolled in the Plus 1 program, she’s on track to graduate with an MS in accounting in 2026.

Jordan Williamson ’24 carries on her family's legacy at the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business, but she's not just following in their footsteps; she's blazing her own trail. With a passion for accounting and international business, she embraces unique experiences, from studying abroad to running a jewelry business.

Miriam Oke, class of 2024, leaves an indelible mark on the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. As a finance major and merit scholar, she’s led initiatives like the Women’s Empowerment Institute and championed diversity. Explore her journey shaping communities and pursuing finance, plus her vision for the future.

Daniel Alegbeleye, a determined law school graduate, defies the odds by prioritizing education over Division 1 football offers. Now pursuing an MBA at the University of Maryland, he intertwines his business acumen with a passion for social justice, inspired by his parents' sacrifices. A market development manager at National Nail, he embraces leadership, teamwork, and community engagement.

Ambi Narula, a communications pro and master’s student, juggles her roles by day and night as she spearheads Comedy Bonfyre, a thriving comedy venture. From fostering a diverse comedy scene to pursuing her MiM at UMD, Narula is reshaping narratives both on and off stage with humor and determination.

When Milan Chaudhary ’26 began making shirts in high school for local school basketball teams, it was just a passion project. Fast forward four years later, and now his apparel company is changing the game.

Being a Maryland Terrapin is something that runs in the family for Helen Feng ’24. But as a business marketing and studio art double major at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, Feng is making the most of her own experience.