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February 23, 2021
Maryland Smith To Host Tenth Annual Women Inspire Event

At Maryland Smith, Women’s History Month will be off to a strong start.

On March 4, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business will host Women Inspire. Now in its 10th year, the annual event celebrates alumnae leaders in business and encourages attendees to strive to reach their full potential.

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February 22, 2021
Helping Her Son Make a Difference. Then Watching Him on Inauguration Day

Llacey Simmons, MBA ’11, knows that leadership is all about making a difference.

When her son, Cavanaugh Bell, was being bullied in school, Simmons encouraged him to speak up and help others who feel the same way. That encouragement launched the creation of an anti-bullying campaign and, eventually, a community pantry to help others ease the burden of the impact of COVID-19.

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February 5, 2021
Snead: How We Can Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Now

Education regarding injustice and inequality is necessary for hopes of creating a better future for all.

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December 16, 2020
CFP Event Explores Diversity and the Bottom Line

When it comes to diversity, the investment industry has a ways to go.

That fact, while well known, was further illuminated this month in a survey from the Diverse Asset Managers Initiative (DAMI) and discussed in “Diversity and the Bottom Line,” a webcast hosted by the Center for Financial Policy at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.

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July 27, 2020
Maryland Smith Launches Anti-Racist Reading Series

In the wake of national protests over police brutality and racial injustice, many have sought to further educate themselves on issues affecting the BIPOC community. Maryland Smith is doing its part in this process with hopes of making the world a more equitable place – one page at a time.

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June 3, 2020
Gathering Purpose, Moving Forward
Four things that communities and organizations must do now

As tens of thousands of people across the country protest senseless police brutality against African Americans in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is asking important questions. Notably, this one: How do we move forward?

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March 20, 2020
COVID-19 Updates & Resources

The University of Maryland is actively monitoring the outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (termed “COVID-19”) that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Very rapidly, the virus has been detected in numerous countries including the United States.

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March 6, 2020
‘Diverse thoughts and diverse ideas build innovation’

Marriott executive delivers keynote at Bradford Awards

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October 4, 2019
Students Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month

Students and alumni celebrated Latinx Heritage Month with music, food and cultural performances on Oct. 3, 2019, at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. The event was organized by the Maryland Smith chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals for America.

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March 8, 2019
Carly Fiorina Shares Leadership Keys at Women Leading Women

Women solve problems when they step forward as independent-minded leaders, honored guest Carly Fiorina, MBA ’80, said on March 5, 2019, during the eighth annual Women Leading Women forum at the University of Maryland’

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