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According to the recently released “Women in the Workplace 2016” study conducted by LeanIn.Org and McKinsey, women remain underrepresented at every level in corporate America, from entry-level to c-suite positions. They are also underrepresented in the entrepreneurial world, launching only 41 percent of new businesses on average in the last two decades, with that number falling.

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There is a lot of alumni news this time, with new updates on alumni from all EMBA cohorts from cohort 4 through cohort 12.

Acton, MarkEMBA 5 Nominated in June 2016 for a 3rd term as United States Postal Regulatory Commissioner

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Following 11 years at the University of Maryland, the Cupid’s Cup entrepreneurship competition will expand its reach to other U.S. campuses starting in March 2017.

On Oct. 14, 2016, students in the Business, Society and the Economy (BSE) College Park Scholars (CPS) program at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business celebrated the 21st Citation Class with an awards ceremony honoring students for outstanding achievement and outstanding citizenship for exemplifying the founding ideals and values of CPS.

Smith student Philip Peker ’18 writes about the Critical Thinking Workshop on Oct. 17, 2016, at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.

Victor Mullins, associate dean of the undergraduate program at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, recently interviewed Smith Sophomore  Kristin Woo ’19 to discuss how she is “pioneering her path” during her Smith journey. This past summer, Kristin was an Accounting Intern for I.L. Creations in Rockville, Maryland.

Leading Like a Samurai Smith School instructor Kamran Loghman, developer of the Create, Achieve, Lead program at Apple, shares ancient lessons for 21st century warrior sages.

SMITH BRAIN TRUST — Air passengers are poised for improved baggage handling as a result of a broader set of forthcoming rule changes