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Debate Training May Help Employees Rise as Leaders, New Research from Smith’s Hui Liao Shows

A study co-authored by Smith School professor Hui Liao finds debate training boosts leadership advancement by increasing assertiveness. Published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, the research shows structured training helps participants emerge as leaders and earned a 2025 Academy of Management award.

Grad Students Place First in Americas, Win Silver Worldwide in Global Supply Chain Competition

Graduate students from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business placed first in the Americas region and won silver overall at the 2025 Global Sustainability Supply Chain Student Competition for developing an AI-driven, low-carbon logistics platform supporting small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Undergrad Student on Doing the Dirty Work with Junk Removal Business

Matthew Allen ’26 turned a hand-me-down pickup truck into Two Dudes Junk Removal, a growing Maryland business. The finance major balances classes at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business with expansion plans, aiming to take his company statewide after graduation.

Merrill College, Smith School Launch ‘Business of Journalism in the Age of AI’ Webinar Series

The University of Maryland’s Merrill College of Journalism and Smith School of Business are launching a 10-part webinar series beginning March 27 focused on sustaining journalism in the age of artificial intelligence, featuring industry leaders and supported in part by JPMorganChase.

Annual Embassy Day Provides Immersive Global Opportunity for Students Without Leaving the Country

Nearly 80 Robert H. Smith School of Business students visited embassies along Washington’s Embassy Row for the Center for Global Business’s annual Embassy Day, gaining firsthand insight into global economies, trade relationships and business cultures from representatives of nine countries.

‘Artificial Intelligence and Career Empowerment’ Enrollment Surpasses 50K

In less than a year, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business has enrolled more than 50,000 learners worldwide in its free online Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Career Empowerment, launched in May 2025 to boost AI literacy and support career transitions.

How Shared Directors Can Prevent the Post-Investment Squeeze in Supply Chains

This article was written by Rebecca Hann and Musa Subasi.

Legacy Terp Returns to Campus to Lead Smith’s Advancement Team

Jennifer Goforth BSOS ’94, a West Coast native with deep family ties to Maryland, has returned to campus as chief development officer at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. She will advance the university’s Forward campaign and support Dean Prabhudev Konana’s strategic priorities.

Tata Innovation Dialogue connects students with industry leaders

The Center for Social Value Creation hosted its annual Tata Innovation Dialogue on Oct. 22, 2025, featuring Tata Consultancy Services executive P.C. Thomas and Michael McCabe. The event connected 100 students with industry leaders to explore technology, retail innovation and global internship opportunities.

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Does Status Stand in the Way of Standing up for a Colleague?

Research by Rellie Derfler-Rozin of the University of Maryland’s Smith School finds high-status employees often stay silent when coworkers face supervisory mistreatment. Fear of retaliation outweighs intervention, unless individuals feel secure in their overall status across multiple areas of life beyond the workplace.

Distinguished Speakers in International Business Event Shines A Light on Synthetic Biology, Economic Security and More

Erik Peterson of Kearney outlined five “global wildcards” shaping 2026-2031 at the Center for Global Business Distinguished Speakers in International Business Series at the Smith School. He cited geopolitical instability, economic fragmentation, artificial intelligence and synthetic biology as forces reshaping business and government.

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Smith Researcher Co Develops AdGazer, a Breakthrough for Predicting Attention to Digital Ads

AdGazer, co-developed by Michel Wedel at the University of Maryland’s Smith School, uses AI and eye-tracking data to predict ad attention. It outperforms leading vision models by analyzing ads and context to optimize placement and increase brand engagement.
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