The Smith School is pleased to welcome 23 new doctoral students to the Smith School PhD program. Accounting and Information AssuranceRobert FelixYifeng Zhou Decision, Operations and Information TechnologyAbrar Al-HasanHe ChenCarlos De La RosaBrad GreenwoodJeffrey HousePrem Swaroop

College Park, Md. - May 6, 2008 - The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business today announced that alumnus Robert H. Smith, former chairman of Charles E. Smith Cos. and naming donor to the school, will deliver the keynote speech at the May 23 graduation ceremony. The event will be held at 4 p.m. at the Comcast Center on the university's College Park campus.

April was recognized as Sustainability Month this year at campuses around the country. The Smith School held a number of events for both the students and community to participate in that focused on sustainability and going green in recognition of the month. The events were focused around not only bringing about awareness of environmental issues to participants they were also designed to show how individuals can build companies around sustainability and the environment.

College Park, Md. - February 14, 2008 - The Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland today announced a $12 million PhD program initiative that will significantly enhance the schools ability to retain and attract the worlds best and brightest students. The initiative one of the most ambitious in the United States increases annual doctoral stipends by 45 percent to $32,500 and provides research and travel support. Philanthropist and school namesake Robert H.

College Park, Md. - January 28, 2008 - The MBA program at the University of Marylands Robert H. Smith School of Business is ranked No. 18 in the United States in the Financial Times MBA 2008 rankings, published today. The school ranked No. 6 among business schools globally in the Best in IT category and No. 7 in the Best in eBusiness category, both of which are based upon alumni recommendations.

An enthusiastic crowd gathered in Comcast Center on Dec. 20, 2007, to cheer on a brand-new crop of proud Smith School alumni. Allan Edelson 81, director of Deutsche Bank Berkshire Mortgage, Inc., joined in the congratulations and gave his fellow alumni advice on selecting a career and specific steps they could take to be successful in their first job.

College Park, Md. September 10, 2007 The University of Marylands Robert H. Smith School of Business MBA and undergraduate programs are rated among in the top 25 in the nation for entrepreneurship, according to a ranking published in the September issue of Fortune Small Business magazine. If you are looking to immerse yourself in entrepreneurship, this school is among the best, writes Fortune Small Business of the Robert H. Smith School of Business in its Americas Best Colleges for Entrepreneurs feature.

There are 24 new students hailing from nine countries entering Smith's PhD program this fall. The doctoral program is competitive with the worlds top business school, attracting excellent students in every discipline and averaging approximately 25 applications for every student admitted. Currently, there are 100 students in the program. This year, seven students graduated in May and nine students graduated in August 2007.

There are 24 new students hailing from nine countries entering Smith's PhD program this fall. The doctoral program is competitive with the worlds top business school, attracting excellent students in every discipline and averaging approximately 25 applications for every student admitted. Currently, there are 100 students in the program. This year, seven students graduated in May and nine students graduated in August 2007.

College Park, MD July 18, 2007 The University of Marylands Robert H. Smith School of Business today announced that Anand Anandalingam, Ralph J. Tyser Professor of Management Sciences, has been appointed as the schools senior associate dean. In this role, he will be responsible for working closely with faculty and staff to support Smiths overall program, research and curriculum development. The three-year appointment is effective July 1, 2007. Arjang Assad, outgoing senior associate dean, has been named the Deans Professor for Extraordinary Service.