The Smith School celebrated Maryland’s veteran-owned businesses during its 2nd Annual Veterans Small Business Celebration, recognizing 15 entrepreneurs for their outstanding contributions to local economies, innovation, and community impact across the state.

In November, Smith celebrated alumni achievements, student-faculty connections, and future growth. Highlights include Richard Dickson’s Homecoming talk, student capstones in experiential learning, Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3, and Ed-Lamar Petion's and Jeanelle Johnson's inspiring career journeys.

October 2024 Smith Biz highlights include Kim Rice DeGross, Esq., joining as assistant dean of Career Services, Josh Harris sharing insights at CEO at Smith, a screening of Mark Ciardi’s new film during Family Weekend, a Smith Alumni meetup in Bengaluru, and C.J. Morgenweck, MBA ’22, reflecting on his MBA journey after military service.

Kim Rice DeGross, University of Maryland alumna, has been appointed Assistant Dean of the Office of Career Services at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. She will focus on expanding employer partnerships to enhance career opportunities for Smith students.

Wendy Sanhai, EMBA ’09, and Anoop Mehta ’84, join the Smith School as Executives in Residence. They bring extensive business experience to mentor and develop partnerships, advancing educational initiatives in healthcare, consulting, and strategic planning.

Smith School faculty and students are dedicated to making a community impact, providing free forensic accounting for fraud victims, supporting small businesses, and offering business and entrepreneurship education to high school students in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Martin J. Gannon, professor emeritus of international management and business strategy at Smith and the College of Business Administration, California State University San Marcos, passed away on October 19, 2023.He published many academic books and articles and was awarded three senior Fulbright professorships. He received the International Landmark Award and was profiled in several publications, including the Who’s Who in Management Science.

The undergraduate transfer program at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) in Rockville expands the reach and access of our top-ranked business school. Currently, Smith offers three high-demand majors at the Shady Grove campus: accounting, marketing and management. 

John Malone (MS ’15), assistant director of graduate coaching at University of Maryland's Smith School of Business, died on May 20, 2024, at 57. He was celebrated for his enthusiasm, kindness, and dedication to student success.

Meet Arjun Rao Kaveti, the inaugural recipient of the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) Terp-IS Award at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. Recognized for his exceptional leadership within the MSIS community, Kaveti's dedication to fostering collaboration and enhancing the student experience sets a high standard. Explore his journey and the transformative impact of the MSIS program on his career aspirations and community engagement.