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October 31, 2024
Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium Announces New Mortgage Risk Indexes
The Smith School's Enterprise Risk Consortium introduces two mortgage risk indexes: the Mortgage Credit Risk Index (MCRI) and Mortgage Redtail Risk Index (MRRI). MCRI measures 3-5-year default risk on GSE-eligible loans, while MRRI identifies loans with high-risk factors, aiding lenders, investors, and regulators in assessing mortgage credit risk and adverse selection.
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October 8, 2024
Risk Matters
Clifford Rossi argues that the homeowners insurance market is unraveling due to rising natural disaster risks. He proposes a government-sponsored entity to centralize hazard insurance, improving risk management and financial stability.
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October 4, 2024
QUEST Honors Program Sees 48% Increase in 2024-2025 Cohort Applications
The QUEST Honors Program at the University of Maryland attracts top students from business, engineering, and science disciplines, offering a selective, dynamic learning experience. With a 48% rise in applications this year, QUEST fosters teamwork, innovation, and leadership through experiential projects and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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September 18, 2024
CEO at Smith: Commanders’ Josh Harris Shares Career Lessons on Leadership, Risk and Resilience
Josh Harris, managing partner of the Washington Commanders, shared leadership insights during the CEO at Smith event. He highlighted the importance of hiring top talent, controlling one’s narrative, taking calculated risks, and learning from failures to build lasting success.
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September 4, 2024
Introducing New Smith School Faculty Members for the Fall 2024 Semester
The Smith School welcomes new faculty for Fall 2024. These experts will enhance the school's mission by teaching and advancing research in areas such as AI economics, business law, marketing analytics, and financial policy regulation.
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July 10, 2024
Tackling Risk Challenges in Community Banking
The collapse of regional banks in 2023 revealed widespread risk mismanagement and prompted regulatory scrutiny. Rising interest rates now threaten community banks, highlighting the need for robust management. University of Maryland students investigated these issues in a national case competition with local banks.
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May 8, 2024
Speaker Series Addresses and Provides Solutions to the Challenges Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners Face
The latest NFIB survey indicates a historic low in small business owner optimism. Senator Cardin and Linda McMahon discuss challenges like stable policies and access to capital. UMD's Smith School of Business lauded for fostering entrepreneurship among students.
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May 6, 2024
Wikler Finance Case Competition Showcases Smith Undergrads
Undergraduates shine in the 2024 Joseph M. Wikler Finance Case Competition, presenting innovative solutions to real-world financial issues. This annual event highlights excellence in finance education at the Smith School.
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May 6, 2024
Smith’s Michael Wilgus Recognized by Poets & Quants as Among the World’s Best and Brightest MBAs
Michael Wilgus, a standout graduate of the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business MBA program, has been named among Poets & Quants' '100 Best & Brightest MBAs: Class of 2024.'
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May 2, 2024
Chronic Disease Management App Takes Top Honors at Pitch Dingman
Journiy, led by critical care nurse Mildred Diggs, wins $25,000 in the University of Maryland's Pitch Dingman Competition for its culturally conscious platform aiding diabetes and heart disease management. Diggs aims to bridge healthcare gaps with tailored care plans.
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