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Smith’s Office of Career Services Helps High School Students Gear Up for Internships, College, Careers

Kimberly Rice DeGross from UMD’s Smith School of Business spoke to Wheaton High School students about resumes, career preparation, and college pathways. She emphasized professionalism, networking, and community connection while inspiring students to pursue internships and future education or job opportunities.

Courtside to C-Suite: UMD Basketball Coach Brenda Frese Talks Leadership With Smith Students

University of Maryland Coach Brenda Frese told Smith School graduate students that resilience, humility, and goal-setting define great leaders. Drawing from her coaching journey, Frese emphasized self-awareness, hard work, and learning from setbacks as keys to long-term success.

The First Smith IBM Day Exposes Students to Consulting, Branding and Opportunity

The inaugural IBM Day at UMD’s Smith School of Business featured class takeovers, coffee chats, and networking. Alumni shared insights on AI, consulting, and martech careers. IBM highlighted SkillsBuild and partnerships, connecting coursework with real-world business and technology applications.

Smith And Amazon Explore Current and Future Paths in Collaborative Research

Leaders from Amazon Research Initiatives and AWS visited UMD’s Smith School on Nov. 10, 2025, to explore research collaborations. Faculty shared innovative projects in AI, logistics, sustainability, and digital marketing, strengthening Smith’s partnership with Amazon and highlighting opportunities for future funding.

Amid Competitive Job Market, International Skills Give Students an Edge

New research from the Center for Global Business shows that study abroad programs enhance students’ career outcomes—leading to quicker job placement, higher salaries, and stronger global skills—highlighting how international experiences help graduates stand out in a competitive, tech-driven job market.

Ghosts in the Classroom: How AI Fraud Is Haunting College Campuses

As International Fraud Awareness Week marks 25 years, the Smith School’s Samuel Handwerger warns that AI is fueling both false cheating accusations and large-scale “ghost student” financial-aid fraud—revealing how technology now endangers academic integrity, accountability, and public trust.

Smith Research

As DOJ Deprioritizes Foreign Lobbying Laws, Study Finds Enforcement Against Paul Manafort Drove Surge in Disclosures

A study in Organization Science by the Smith School’s Reuben Hurst and colleagues finds that Paul Manafort’s 2018 DOJ charges increased FARA compliance by 56%, illustrating “status-amplified deterrence,” where prosecuting prominent figures strengthens industry-wide accountability and transparency.

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.
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