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October 14, 2016
Why Clever Ads Can Backfire

When it comes to display advertising—especially online—simpler can be better. That’s the finding of new research at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.

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October 14, 2016
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Military Students Thrive in Online MBA

It was 4 a.m., but Chuck Millison, OMBA ’15, was awake, attending class with his MBA cohorts at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.

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October 14, 2016
How I Got Here: Quiet on the Tee: He’s Working – George Bradford ’97

Former Terrapin golfer George Bradford, a 1997 graduate of the University of Maryland’s Robert H.

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October 14, 2016
Leading like a Samurai
Ancient Lessons for 21st Century Warrior Sages

Samurai warriors in feudal Japan knew how to fight. But the best of these leaders, such as Yamamoto Kansuke, also knew the value of bringing people together and winning without resorting to combat.

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October 14, 2016
Excessive Licensing: A Job Killer?

About one-quarter of jobs today require some kind of licensing by state governments, up from 5 percent in the ’50s. Some of the oversight is crucial for public safety and well-being. You want your doctor to be licensed, and probably your accountant. But a hairdresser? Florists?

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October 13, 2016
Could Deutsche Bank Fine Spark a New Crisis?

SMITH BRAIN TRUST — Deutsche Bank is facing a $14 billion fine from U.S. regulators for its alleged role in propping up the housing market in the lead-up to the Great Recession, igniting some fears that the unprecedented sanction poses a new set of risks for the Frankfurt-based bank and the global financial system.

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October 13, 2016
Art of The Apology: Deconstructing Wells Fargo

SMITH BRAIN TRUST — It was the latest revelation in the Wells Fargo scandal: The surprise departure of CEO John Stumpf. Well, maybe not too much of a surprise.

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October 12, 2016
The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship Appoints Liz Sara as Board Chair

The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland has appointed Liz Sara as Chair of its Board of Advisors for the 2016-18 academic years.

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October 12, 2016
Take the Smith Alumni Survey

Did you graduate from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business? We care about your opinion! Your feedback will help us better serve the Smith alumni community. We strive to continually provide a better alumni experience and your input is essential in helping us achieve this goal. We are collecting feedback through Nov. 4, 2016.

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October 12, 2016
Are You Ready for Some Football, Yet?

SMITH BRAIN TRUST – The NFL's biggest concern this season likely isn't Colin Kaepernick or concussion risks or even who's going to the Super Bowl.

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