Experiential Learning News

February 26, 2018
Smith Undergrads Get Hands-On Data Analytics Experience with Gartner

On Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, four undergraduates from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business presented their months-long research findings exploring gender differences in analytics and data science programs compared with other technical disciplines such as engineering and computer science.

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February 26, 2018
Smith Undergrads Get Hands-On Data Analytics Experience with Gartner

On Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, four undergraduates from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business presented their months-long research findings exploring gender differences in analytics and data science programs compared with other technical disciplines such as engineering and computer science.

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February 26, 2018
Smith Start Gets a Head Start in Networking

Lauren Black, class of 2019 accounting and information systems double major, writes about the Smith Start Networking Day, held on Feb. 23, 2018, at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.

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February 23, 2018
Smith School Hosts Global Diversity Forum

Sue Townsen, partner and chief diversity officer at KPMG, spoke about the importance of diversity, inclusion and a global mindset at the Global Diversity Fireside Chat on Feb.

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February 23, 2018
Students Share International Experiences at Third Annual Global Showcase

Greg Rafal, program manager of undergraduate programs for the Center for Global Business at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business writes about the Global Showcase, held on Feb. 15, 2018, in Van Munching Hall.

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February 23, 2018
A Behind the Scenes Look at Social Sector Consulting

Huw Ball, class of 2019, is an impact ambassador for the Center for Social Value Creation at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. He writes about a recent presentation to students where they got advice on how to break into social sector consulting.

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February 21, 2018
Undergrads Participate in LeaderShape Institute

Leadership is one of the most heavily encouraged skills for students at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business to develop before applying for new positions.

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February 21, 2018
Fishlinger Family Lecture Series Features Discussion on Business Ethics with Jeff Sonnenfeld

More than 100 students, faculty, staff, and alumni attended the 2018 Fishlinger Family Lecture Series on Feb. 7, 2018, with featured speaker Jeff Sonnenfeld, senior associate dean of leadership programs and the Lester Crown Professor in the Practice of Management at the Yale School of Management.

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February 20, 2018
Spotlight on Finance Fellows Guest Speaker Event

“You never know what you don't know because I never knew such an industry existed,” said Byron Cordon, a finance and mathematics double major after attending a presentation last week focusing on the equipment leasing and finance industry. The event was held on Feb. 13, 2018, and is one of many co-curricular offerings hosted by the University of Maryland's Robert H.

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February 20, 2018
Smith Students Explore Accounting's Future, Present, Past in Europe

Students Nicolas Santeriano and Devin Thrasher, along with Greg Rafal, a program manager for undergraduate programs in the Center for Global Business at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, write about a short-term study abroad course to the United Kingdon, France and Italy over winter break.

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