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September 13, 2016
Southwest Fights Off Online Travel Agencies

SMITH BRAIN TRUST — Southwest Airlines has long swiped left on online travel agencies.

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September 12, 2016
We Are Smith: Lufandia Tong

Lufandia likes to get all up in your business.

A well-known figure on Smith’s finance and accounting team, Lufandia Tong uses her know-how to handle accounts payable with style and flair. For more than 10 years, her positive attitude and smiling face have turned even the most tedious financial tasks into a pleasant experience.

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September 12, 2016
We Are Smith: Adam VanWagner

Adam started his bug business with a mini fridge.

As a Cupid’s Cup winner, Adam VanWagner ’11 knows a thing or two about entrepreneurship. Adam spent his days at Smith coaching startups to success, including the 2015 Cupid’s Cup champion, and is now taking his entrepreneurial energy to Amazon.

We embody the spirit of entrepreneurship. We are Smith.

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September 12, 2016
Luke Newquist '17 Embraces His Experience

Victor Mullins, associate dean of the undergraduate program at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, recently interviewed Smith Senior Luke Newquist  '17 to discuss how he is “embracing his experience” during his Smith Journey. Luke is in the process of earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance.

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September 9, 2016
Cece Ukejianya ’18 Is Commanding Her Career

Victor Mullins, associate dean of the undergraduate program at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, sat down with Smith Junior Cece Ukejianya '18 to discuss how she is “commanding her career” during her Smith Journey. Cece is in the process of earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Finance.

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September 9, 2016
A Special Evening Held For New Smith Students

Smith student Philip Peker ’18 writes about the welcome event for transfer students on Sept. 7, 2016, at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.

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September 8, 2016
LEGO Sales Slip, But Toymaker Has a Plan

SMITH BRAIN TRUST — Demand outstripping supply in North America prompted LEGO to curb promotional activities in the world’s biggest market for toys.

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September 8, 2016
20 Acronyms to Know at Smith

During b-school you learn about all sorts of business acronyms, from BATNA to SWOT. But how do you get around VMH (Van Munching Hall)?

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September 7, 2016
Maria Claudia Viera ’19 is Pioneering Her Path

Victor Mullins, associate dean of the undergraduate program at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, sat down with Smith Sophomore Maria Claudia Viera '19 to discuss how she is “pioneering her path” during her Smith Journey. Maria is in the process of earning a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre.

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September 6, 2016
‘Dream, Girl’ to Set Up Dialogue at UMD’s Smith School

SEPT. 6, 2016 (College Park, Md.) — Students will discuss the power of the female economy and related topics following a “Dream, Girl” screening on Sept. 13 at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. The event is part of a fall 2016 lineup of Smith School activities associated with 50/50 by 2020, an ongoing campaign to close the MBA gender enrollment gap.

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