Center for Global Business News

The Center for Global Business awards Chan Kim, a fifth-year Economics PhD student at the University of Maryland, for his pioneering research on U.S. firms' R&D strategies in the face of globalization. Kim's work explores the shift from research to development and its impact on innovation and competitiveness.

In April 2024, the Center for Global Business (CGB) supported Robert H. Smith School of Business graduate students in two key case competitions. The IBESCC in Los Angeles focused on sustainable practices, while the NASBITE event in Las Vegas tackled complex global business issues, showcasing CGB's dedication to student success.

Discover global career insights with the Center for Global Business (CGB) Careers Crossing Borders series. Smith School alumni share expertise from diverse sectors, guiding future leaders. Learn language skills and cultural understanding essentials from industry pros like Jasmine Brown and William Chernicoff. Unlock your global potential today. Explore CGB events online.

Students embarked on a pioneering trek to international organizations in Washington D.C., organized by the Center for Global Business. Engaging with industry leaders at the IFC, IDB, OECD, and World Bank, they explored diverse career paths and global development initiatives, fostering connections and insights for future global endeavors.

The Center for Global Business (CGB) is abuzz with international engagement this spring, as it welcomes 32 exchange students from prestigious universities worldwide while facilitating the departure of 26 Smith undergraduates to esteemed global business schools. Boasting over 20 exchange partnerships, the center offers enriching academic and cultural experiences, fostering a global network of…

Maryland Smith students gained invaluable international business insights in Winter 2024 through faculty-led study abroad programs. Spanning Japan, South Korea, UAE, France, Vietnam, South Korea, South Africa, and Brazil, these immersive experiences enhanced students' global mindset and understanding of diverse markets and cultures.

Critical global challenges are under scrutiny till 2028: biodiversity loss, industrial policy, rapid transit, e-waste value, and digital twins. At the Distinguished Speakers in International Business Series event, hosted by the Center for Global Business, Erik Peterson of Kearney's Global Business Policy Council shared insights.

International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education “to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.”

Organized and co-sponsored by nine universities across the country including the Center for Global Business at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, Lightning Talks is a series of virtual discussions covering business resilience and how businesses can prepare for future global shocks.

Senior undergraduates Siri Rao, Alexis Reyes and Gregory Rosario represent the Robert H. Smith School of Business as 2023-2024 Philip Merrill Presidential Scholars. The trio are among 20 University of Maryland students who were recognized with their faculty and K-12 -teacher mentors in a ceremony on Nov. 3. 2023.