Dingman-Lamone Center News

October 27, 2016
Smith Puts Ladies First in Commitment to Entrepreneurship

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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October 26, 2016
Cupid’s Cup to Expand Beyond Its Maryland Base

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.

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October 18, 2016
How Twitter's Mating Dance Could Backfire

SMITH BRAIN TRUST – Just a few weeks ago, Twitter had a multitude of potential suitors, with Google, Disney and Salesforce all said to be c

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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 7, 2016
Clinton Debate Strategy as a Business Parable

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September 29, 2016
How a Sputtering IPO Market Could Spawn a New Breed of Banker

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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 2, 2016
New Smith MBAs Compete in Live Case Competition

Is it better for PepsiCo to dress up “Naked” or square a circle? The MBA Class of 2018 at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business got their first taste of corporate consulting, data analysis and the whirlwind pace of business school life during the MBA Orientation Live Case Competition on Friday, August 19, 2016.

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September 1, 2016
“Dream, Girl” Film Screening

The Office of Diversity Initiatives at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is excited to kick off the 2016-17 school year with a screening of the film Dream, Girl, a documentary that showcases inspiring success stories of female entrepreneurs. Join the women of Smith for the screening and post-screening discussion reception. Dream big with us on Sept.

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August 10, 2016
Whether to Strike While Breakfast is Hot

SMITH BRAIN TRUST — Recent headlines signal breakfast has been sizzling.

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