CSVC News

The Center for Social Value Creation at the Smith School hosted the ChainReaction Case Competition, challenging students to develop solutions to real-world supply chain challenges. The competition encouraged participants to apply strategic thinking and problem-solving skills while considering financial, operational, and environmental impacts.

Pam Hacker explained how businesses can use their brands, expertise and employees to create social impact during a Center for Social Value Creation Lunch and Learn. She emphasized integrating social responsibility into business strategies to benefit companies and communities alike.

The Center for Social Value Creation at Maryland’s Smith School hosted its Spring Conscious Business Roundtable, bringing together business leaders to discuss values-driven leadership, responsible ownership, workplace trust and aligning organizational practices with purpose, stakeholder needs and long-term value creation.

University of Maryland Smith School MBA candidate Anton Steshenko proposes a Hybrid Institutional Capital Model to help local governments attract pension and insurance investment for infrastructure. Executive Director Nima Farshchi says the framework could unlock institutional capital through improved financial design and credit enhancement.

MBA student Anton Steshenko, MBA ’27, published research proposing a hybrid financing model that combines public and private capital to support local infrastructure and climate-related projects. The study highlights innovative tools to attract institutional investment while advancing sustainability, economic growth and community development.

Smith School students participated April 2 in an interfraternity case competition hosted by the Center for Social Value Creation with KPMG, analyzing athletic apparel companies and presenting investment recommendations. Phi Chi Theta pledges won first place among more than 100 participants.

The University of Maryland’s (UMD) annual 24-hour fundraising event, Giving Day, invites alumni, staff, faculty, students, parents and friends of the university to raise critical funding to advance the mission of the UMD. 

The Center for Social Value Creation hosted its annual Tata Innovation Dialogue on Oct. 22, 2025, featuring Tata Consultancy Services executive P.C. Thomas and Michael McCabe. The event connected 100 students with industry leaders to explore technology, retail innovation and global internship opportunities.

A student-led team at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business created STRATPATH AI, an experiential learning platform that uses artificial intelligence to simulate interviews, automate case grading and provide real-time feedback to better prepare students for careers.

Smith School students engage year-round in experiential learning through consulting projects with startups and established companies. Programs like the MBA Practicum and CSVC’s Impact Consulting Fellowship build leadership, teamwork and real-world problem-solving skills across industries and disciplines.