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In Memoriam: H. Kent Baker

H. Kent Baker, MBA ’69, DBA ’72, M.Ed.

Smith Provides PhD Fellowships Named for Michael Ball

A fellowship program for students pursuing a Ph.D. in Operations Management and Management Science has been implemented by the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.

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Alumnus Helps Innovators Grow and Scale Products That Improve Personal Mobility

When William Chernicoff, PhD, EMBA ’21, started his career in the environment and sustainability space, he never thought he’d be where he is today, running the research program at the Toyota Mobility Foundation. O

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The High Five

The Smith School marks five years of growth with record enrollment, expanded academic programs, fundraising success, globally recognized research faculty, strong state and community partnerships, and an increased focus on AI, experiential learning, and preparing students to lead in a rapidly changing economy.

Maryland Bankers Association and Smith School Partner for Statewide Banking Fellows Program

The Maryland Bankers Association and the University of Maryland’s Smith School launched a statewide Smith Banking Fellows Program, combining coursework, paid internships and industry-led development to prepare high-achieving undergraduates for banking careers, strengthening Maryland’s talent pipeline beginning in summer 2026.

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Research From Smith Explores Partisan Lean in the Workplace

Reuben Hurst introduces VRscores, a public database linking voter registrations to 24.5 million U.S. workers, revealing partisan leanings across employers and suggesting workplaces may foster sustained interaction between Democrats and Republicans, potentially moderating political polarization.

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Smith’s P.K. Kannan Announced as 2026 AMA Fellow Inductee

P.K. Kannan, dean’s chair in marketing science at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, will be inducted into the 2026 American Marketing Association Fellows cohort, honoring his influential research, teaching and service at conference in Madrid.

Maryland Comptroller and Smith School Release Federal Spending Scenarios and Dashboard

The Comptroller of Maryland, in collaboration with the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, released a new scenario analysis, demonstrating the estimated, direct impact of spending and job cuts for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Maryland jobs, wages, grants, and contracts.

SERC Launches Dashboard to Analyze Natural Hazard Risk to Bank Branches

The Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium (SERC) at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business has launched a Natural Hazard Bank Branch Analyzer in another educational project involving Master of Finance students. This interactive dashboard is designed for banks—whether large institutions like JPMorgan Chase or small community banks—to understand how natural disasters such as floods, storms or heatwaves could affect their assets and branch locations.

In Memoriam: Lisa Harrington

Lisa Harrington, a globally renowned supply chain expert and beloved colleague who served as a senior research scholar at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy Center for Public Policy and Private Enterprise—now the Center for the Governance of Technology and Systems (GoTech)—died November 11.

Smith Research

UMD Research Details the Causal Impact of Delivery Integration on Retailer Sales Performance

Target’s 2017 $550M acquisition of Shipt enabled nationwide same-day delivery. Research by UMD’s Dresner, Park and Pan shows that directing customers to Shipt boosts platform sales, while integrating same-day and standard delivery on Target’s site increases Target’s own online sales.

Maryland Businesses Express Cautious Optimism for 2026 Following a Rough 2025

Maryland businesses faced rising costs, federal workforce cuts and new tariffs in 2025, but a statewide survey shows cautious optimism for early 2026. Firms reported weaker performance yet increased investment, while structural challenges continue to weigh on the state’s business climate.
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