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Stablecoins Could Expand Treasury Demand and Reinforce the U.S. Dollar's Global Leadership

As blockchain technology transforms global payments, stablecoins could become a powerfu

25 Years Later: Smith School Professors Reflect on the Financial and Policy Legacy of 9/11

On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, Maryland’s Smith School honors nearly 3,000 victims and examines the nation’s recovery, highlighting resilient financial systems, federal intervention, lasting aviation security changes and emerging artificial intelligence-driven cyberthreats to U.S. institutions.

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Smith Researchers Produce New Framework for Smarter Cybersecurity Budgeting

University of Maryland researchers apply the Gordon-Loeb Model to AI-driven cyberthreats, recommending risk-based cybersecurity budgets generally capped at 37% of expected losses. The framework lets executives update attack probabilities, potential losses and investment effectiveness as threats and conditions evolve rapidly.

Watch the Receipt: The Charitable Deduction Returns in 2026 — and So Does a Forgotten Responsibility

Samuel Handwerger explains that a restored 2026 charitable deduction will let non-itemizers claim cash gifts, but strict documentation rules remain. Donors must retain records and verify acknowledgment letters, especially for gifts of $250 or more, or risk losing legitimate deductions.

Smith Grad Seldon Warner Among Poets & Quants’ 2026 MBAs to Watch

Army combat veteran and deep-tech strategist Seldon Warner was named one of Poets&Quants’ 2026 MBAs to Watch. The Smith graduate now leads strategy and development at Quantum Catalyzer, applying military discipline and business training to turn scientific breakthroughs into startups.

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Supporting EnTERPreneurs Across Generations: Evan Shubin MFA ’97

Entrepreneur Evan Shubin, MFA ’97 and his family have given $50,000 to expand the Dingman-Lamone Center’s advising program. A mentor to more than 300 Terps, Shubin hopes the gift will increase its visibility and help more students pursue entrepreneurship at Maryland.

Smith School Launches Accelerated One-Year Full-Time MBA

The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business will launch an accelerated one-year, full-time MBA program in summer 2027. Designed for early-career professionals, it integrates AI, leadership and experiential Execution Labs while complementing Smith’s existing two-year MBA offering.

Space Economy on the Rise: Assessing Lunar Investment, SpaceX Growth and Orbital Computing

A Deloitte analysis projects the lunar economy could reach $566 billion by 2050. Smith professor Jon Crocker says investors should prioritize transportation, energy and communications, pursue government contracts and dual-use technologies, and build partnerships balancing scale with innovation.

Smith’s Anil Gupta Pushes Back on Bill Gates’ AI Job‑Loss Warnings

Bill Gates warns artificial intelligence incentives could displace workers and backs a token tax to fund retraining. UMD-Smith professor Anil K. Gupta counters that hiring and entry-level data show no disruption, advocating a four-day workweek if displacement grows.

UMD Smith Appoints Former BECU CRO John Stewart to Lead the Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium

The Smith School has named John Stewart director and executive-in-residence of the Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium. The former BECU chief risk officer will expand industry partnerships, practitioner training and applied analytics while strengthening collaboration among faculty, students and risk professionals.

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Full Circle Moment as Terp Nick Cross Takes the Field for the Washington Commanders

Washington Commanders safety Nick Cross returns home to the DMV, where the Bowie native, DeMatha graduate and former Maryland football player is continuing his NFL career while giving back to his community and planning to complete his Smith finance degree.

Smith’s Jaclyn Mathai Among Best & Brightest Executive MBAs in Class of 2026

Poets & Quants named Smith EMBA ’26 student Jaclyn Field Mathai among its Best & Brightest Executive MBAs. The Walt Disney Company data science leader credits Smith with strengthening her leadership through purposeful reflection, AI-focused learning and navigating uncertainty with empathy.
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