News

January 11, 2017
Yahoo's Got a Plan, But Does Verizon?

SMITH BRAIN TRUST – The fate of Verizon's $4.83 billion offer for long-struggling Yahoo has been murky since a pair of massive breaches was revealed las

Read News Story : Yahoo's Got a Plan, But Does Verizon?
December 21, 2016
Congrats to New Smith Alumni!

On Dec. 21, 2016, over 800 students graduated from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business with PhD, MS, MBA, and BS degrees. The commencement ceremony was held at the Xfinity Center on the university’s College Park campus.

You can watch the entire ceremony online.

Read News Story : Congrats to New Smith Alumni!
December 20, 2016
12 Big Things That Will Shape Business in 2017

SMITH BRAIN TRUST — It's almost a new year, and across the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, some prognosticating has begun. We asked a group of professors to look ahead at the trends and developments we might see in the next 12 months. Here's what they said. 

Read News Story : 12 Big Things That Will Shape Business in 2017
December 20, 2016
A Look Back at the Best Ads of 2016

SMITH BRAIN TRUST – Adweek's list of the 10 best ads from 2016 runs the emotional gamut. There is comedy. There's drama.

Read News Story : A Look Back at the Best Ads of 2016
December 20, 2016
Celebrating Undergraduate Design Fellows

Smith student Philip Peker ’18 writes about the Design Fellows Graduation Celebration on Dec. 12, 2016, at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business

Read News Story : Celebrating Undergraduate Design Fellows
December 15, 2016
Three Reasons Why 2017 Could Be Tech's Year of the Woman

Editor’s Note: Liz Sara, chair of the Board of Advisors for the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, is looking ahead to 2017.

Read News Story : Three Reasons Why 2017 Could Be Tech's Year of the Woman
December 14, 2016
Hospitality Business Fellows Welcome Hilton VP

On Nov. 28, 2016, students in the Smith Hospitality Business Fellows (HBF) at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business were honored to host Kimo Kippen, vice president of Global Workforce Initiatives at Hilton. Kimo, as he is known, gave a lively and engaging strategic overview of Hilton's business.

Read News Story : Hospitality Business Fellows Welcome Hilton VP
December 8, 2016
Toy Craze in an Egg: Why the Hatchimal Is Hot

SMITH BRAIN TRUST — Why do we want the things we can't have? In the toy market, especially in the holiday season, it's sometimes because demand just takes off like a flying reindeer, surprising Santa, and toy makers and everyone in between. We're referring, of course, to the Hatchimal, the small, furry, mo

Read News Story : Toy Craze in an Egg: Why the Hatchimal Is Hot
December 1, 2016
Stunt Marketing or No, Domino’s Has Refurbished its Brand

SMITH BRAIN TRUST – Last week, Domino's Pizza delivered a

Read News Story : Stunt Marketing or No, Domino’s Has Refurbished its Brand
November 22, 2016
No-Frills, Not Even a Carry-On: Would You Fly Basic Class?

SMITH BRAIN TRUST — Standard coach class might soon feel downright luxurious. United Airlines is the latest major U.S.

Read News Story : No-Frills, Not Even a Carry-On: Would You Fly Basic Class?
Back to Top