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Alumnus Who Coined The “AI Revolution” Returns To Smith To Talk Tech and Stocks

Alumnus Dan Ives, MBA ’00, returned to the Smith School to share insights from his Wall Street career, urging students to embrace persistence and adaptability as he discussed tech trends, AI’s rapid rise, and the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership.

Experiential / Reality-based Learning

Smith MSIS Students Deploy AI-Powered Solutions for 17 Real-World Clients—from Food Rescue to Microloans

UMD’s MSIS capstone linked 20 student teams with 17 clients across industries, advancing AI-powered solutions. Projects like food-rescue and microloan platforms showcased hands-on innovation, mentorship, and purpose—proving the program’s power to transform students into impactful technology leaders.

World Class Faculty & Research

Research in Action

Smith School faculty continue to make remarkable research contributions. Over three years, they’ve published nearly 500 articles—half in top journals. Twenty-one professors rank among the world’s top 2% most-cited scholars, with research influencing U.S. policy, AI ethics, and global management practices.

Alumni

Rare Triple Smith Terp Gives Back To The School She is “Proud Of”

Cristina M. Giannantonio ’80, MBA ’82, PhD ’88, inspired by Professor Steve Carroll, pursued academia after her undergraduate studies at the Smith School. Now a Chapman University vice provost, she recently endowed fellowships honoring her parents and her enduring Smith connection.

Three Smith School Seniors Recognized as Philip Merrill Presidential Scholars

Three Robert H. Smith School of Business seniors — Urszula Cieslak, James Miller and Victoria Rush — were among 18 undergraduates honored as Philip Merrill Presidential Scholars by the University of Maryland on Nov. 7, recognizing student achievement and mentorship excellence.

Maryland Veteran Small Businesses Owners Honored During 3rd Annual Event

The University of Maryland’s Smith School hosted the Maryland Veterans Small Business Week Celebration in College Park, honoring 12 veteran-owned businesses statewide for excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation and community service during National Veterans Small Business Week 2025.

World Class Faculty & Research

21 Smith School Professors Named Among Top 2% Scholars Worldwide

Twenty-one Smith School professors were named among the top 2% most cited researchers globally, according to Elsevier’s 2025 study across 22 fields. Representing both current and emeritus faculty, their impactful research advances business knowledge and global academic excellence.

Speakers Present Contrasting Views on Elimination of DEI Policies in Steamboat Institute Campus Liberty Tour Debate

Experts debated government bans on DEI programs at the Smith School during the Steamboat Institute’s Liberty Tour. Jason Riley argued for merit-based color blindness, while Rick Banks defended DEI’s nuanced value. Leaders emphasized open, reasoned, and empathetic discourse.

Why ‘Entrepreneurship’ Replaced ‘Economics’ as the ‘E’ in BSE Scholars

The University of Maryland’s Smith School opened the Enterprise Mobility Foundation Career Boutique and Wellness Room, a partnership with BSE Scholars—now “Business, Society and Entrepreneurship.” The boutique, born from a student capstone, exemplifies BSE’s new entrepreneurial, hands-on mission.

Past Study on Point Shaving Gives Context to FBI Gambling Probe

A recent FBI gambling probe with 30-plus arrests across 11 states spotlights NBA figures and alleged college basketball point-shaving. Professor Steve Heston’s 2010 study finds no evidence of widespread corruption, emphasizing that score anomalies arise naturally, not from betting manipulation.

QUEST Students Take First Place in Case Competition

Four University of Maryland QUEST Honors students won first place at the University of Pittsburgh’s FreeMarkets Race to the Case Supply Chain Management Competition, outperforming 11 teams in a three-round challenge combining supply chain optimization, problem-solving, and timed campus races between buildings.

Students From Across Campus Team up for Global Case Competition

Students from across the University of Maryland participated in the Center for Global Business’ Careers Crossing Borders Case Interview Competition, developing global business skills while presenting market expansion strategies for biotech firm AkriVita. The event fostered cross-campus collaboration, networking, and professional readiness.
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