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The Smith School kicked off fall 2024 by welcoming its largest freshman class in decades, with nearly 600 new undergraduates—a 20% increase over last year—alongside over 700 new graduate students and 14 new faculty members.

Korion Health, co-led by Akshaya Anand ’19, won the $1 million Hult Prize for its USB-powered stethoscope enabling at-home heart and lung screenings. The device aims to improve cardiovascular health access, especially in underserved communities, by digitizing patient data for telemedicine.

The University of Maryland’s Smith School honored its military-connected community with the Smith Vets Memorial, recognizing 27 veterans who died in service, including three lost in the 9/11 Pentagon attack. The dedication occurred on September 11, 2023.

The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship celebrated 10 years of its Terp Startup Accelerator, an eight-week program helping University of Maryland student entrepreneurs refine their business plans. In 2024, participants showcased 14 ventures, from apps to medical devices, during Demo Day.

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.

The Office of Career Services (OCS) launched new LinkedIn initiatives, like “Alumni Spotlights” and “Terp Tip Thursday,” to foster connections between Smith alumni and students, increasing LinkedIn followers and engagement significantly during the 2023-24 academic year.

The Smith School’s Office of Experiential Learning offers students hands-on experiences with industry professionals through classroom collaborations, projects, and consulting. The 2023-2024 report highlights increased experiential learning and strengthened industry connections, fostering leadership skills.

Two undergrads from the Smith School attended the CUIBE Global Summer Leadership Summit in Colombia. They gained valuable insights into sustainable business practices, international business dynamics, and expanded their professional networks through immersive learning experiences and cultural engagement.

University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business graduates Prathiba Pandiarajan and Aravind Srinivasan were featured in Poets & Quants’ “MBAs To Watch: Class Of 2024,” recognized for their leadership, academic excellence, and impactful contributions.

The University of Maryland is ranked by The Chronicle of Higher Education as the top non-online producer of bachelor’s degrees in computer and information sciences, highlighting the strength of Smith’s IS program.