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July 19, 2017
Why It Makes Sense that the New 'Doctor Who' Is a Woman

SMITH BRAIN TRUST – The BBC's "Doctor Who" series has long embraced the idea of change. It's been written into the script for years, with the timelord protagonist's biological ability for regeneration and new incarnations.

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July 18, 2017
CBERC's Simpson Serves as Interim Chair of Criminology

The University of Maryland's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and the Department of Criminology are grateful for the continued leadership of Professor Sally Simpson, who recently took the helm of the department as interim chair. Simpson will also continue to serve as director of the Center for the Study of Business Ethics, Regulation & Crime (C-BERC), an active unit within…

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July 18, 2017
A Little-Known Link Between Buffett and Sprint

SMITH BRAIN TRUST — Why might Warren Buffett be interested in Sprint? The question emerged from an annual gathering of CEOs in Sun Valley, Idaho, last weekend.

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July 18, 2017
Sophomores Complete College Park Scholars Program

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July 18, 2017
New Appointees Join Smith’s Advisory Board

The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business has named nine new appointees to its Board of Advisors for three-year terms, effective July 1, 2017.

UMD and Smith School graduates are among the new advisors:

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July 16, 2017
Volvo and the Hybrid, Electric Future

SMITH BRAIN TRUST – For Volvo the decision to introduce only hybrid or all-electric vehicles starting in 2019 is about going green.

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July 14, 2017
In Fashion, If It's Hot, Let It Drop

SMITH BRAIN TRUST – When a hot designer wants a blast of interest in a new product line, there's a single strategy that has recently risen to the top: The drop.

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July 14, 2017
A Conversation With Rakita Garner, Intel Intern

This summer, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is catching up with MBA students working as interns at top companies throughout the country.

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July 13, 2017
Godes Earns INFORMS Research Award
Consumer ‘Word-of-Mouth’ Study Cited for Long-Run Impact in Marketing Field

Research into managing consumer word-of-mouth communication by David Godes, professor and chair of the Marketing Department at the University of Maryland’s Robert H.

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July 12, 2017
Why Amazon’s Rivals Love Prime Day

SMITH BRAIN TRUST – Amazon's Prime Day summer sale, now in its third year, is becoming something the e-commerce giant might not have intended. It's becoming a big day for its rivals.

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