Discover What Makes Us Different
Big events. Inspiring people. Exciting opportunities. Explore the stories, traditions, career resources, and campus highlights that show what makes our university an extraordinary place to learn, connect, and succeed.
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Where Smith Leads,
The Future Follows.
We’re the preeminent leader in the most advanced technologies and business concepts that are dominating our world. AI. Quantum Computing. Climate Finance. Business that explores and pioneers the vastness of space.
And yet our relentless drive to navigate the volatility and excitement of these new sectors is nothing new. In fact it is nothing short of table stakes in the long history of what truly sets Smith apart: Our fearlessness in embracing change and its many opportunities. Because where Smith leads, the future follows.
Speakers with Influence
From long-standing traditions to new campus experiences, our signature events bring students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community together throughout the year. Our speaker events offer the Smith community an opportunity to engage with influential leaders from business, government and academia. Each event features candid conversations and expert perspectives on the ideas, challenges and innovations shaping today’s world.
IRS for the AI Age
12:00 PM EDT
Careers Crossing Borders: The Mini Roundtable on Global Business Skills in the Age of AI and Tech
5:00 PM EDT
Is Capitalism Superior to Socialism as an Economic System that Promotes Individual Freedom and Prosperity? A Debate.
6:00 PM EDT
People Who Inspire
Every member of our community has a story to tell. Meet the students pursuing their passions, the faculty shaping the future through teaching and research, and the alumni making an impact in their careers and communities. Their experiences reflect the many paths that begin here.
Full Circle Moment as Terp Nick Cross Takes the Field for the Washington Commanders
Pioneering Digital Marketing and Strategic Initiatives at Smith
Richard “Dick” O’Neill ’69 Spent 33 Years Innovating the Role of Government in the Energy Sector
SMITH's
GOT
TALENT
On Smith's Got Talent, host Kim Rice DeGross, the Assistant Dean of OCS, sits down with students, alumni, and professors at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, to highlight successful innovative projects, real-world applications, and industry collaborations.
Student-led funds at UMD Smith
At the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, we have pioneered the hands-on study and understanding of professional asset management. Together, our student-managed funds oversee approximately $13.5 million.
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Mayer Fund
In 1993, a $250,000 contribution from our College of Business and Management Foundation established the Mayer Fund. The fund, which has grown to over $9 million through appreciation and outside contributions, is managed by a team consisting of a select group of second-year MBA students at the Smith School.
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Senbet Fund
The Senbet Fund was founded in 2006 to give undergraduate students an experiential learning experience in portfolio management and equity analysis. Today, the fund manages more than $3 million.
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Global Equity Fund
The Global Equity Fund is managed by 20 students in the school’s Flex MBA, Master of Finance, and Master of Quantitative Finance programs. The Global Equity Fund was established in 2009 and invests primarily in companies outside the United States. The portfolio totals more than $700,000.
Stories Happening Every Day
There's always something happening across campus. Stay up to date with the latest news, achievements, events, and highlights that showcase the energy, innovation, and accomplishments of our university community.
Marketing Trailblazer Establishes $15M Gift, Renames Newest Van Munching Hall Wing
Smith Redesigns MBA Programs, Reducing Degree Requirements to 48 Credits
UMD, US Army Garrison Fort Meade Sign Maryland’s First Intergovernmental Support Agreement