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Through His Remodeling Company, Terp ‘Builds’ Up Employees to Help Their Communities

Power Home Remodeling’s Power for Good initiative lets employees direct philanthropic giving, distributing $8.6 million to more than 2,200 organizations. Co-founder Adam Kaliner ’92 also donated $320,000 to UMD’s Do Good Campus Fund, supporting student- and faculty-led social impact projects.

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330 Students From Across Campus Sign up for Smith’s Agentic AI Challenge

At the Smith School's Agentic AI Challenge, 67 student teams developed solutions to industry problems using advanced AI systems, with finalists presenting prototypes judged by industry experts, highlighting cross-disciplinary participation, real-world collaboration and evolving applications of artificial intelligence.

Third Annual Symposium Examines AI’s Opportunities and Challenges

At the 2026 AI Symposium on Design and Governance, speakers examined how artificial intelligence is shaping work, healthcare and software, emphasizing human-centered design, emerging skills, ethical oversight and the responsible integration of AI to augment, not replace, human capabilities.

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Smith Professor Examines National Pension Crisis in New Book

Business law professor T. Leigh Anenson examines pension debt in a Cambridge University Press book, analyzing more than 70 cases to explore constitutional disputes over benefit cuts, litigation trends and contract protections, aiming to guide policymakers and courts on reforms.

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The High Five

Dean Prabhudev Konana begins a second term, highlighting growth in AI initiatives, new funding and a Baltimore campus. He pointed to strong MBA rankings, expanded events and partnerships, and a continued focus on students, research and community impact.

Celebrating Transformational Investment at the Second Annual “Investing in Excellence” Event

The Smith School’s Investing in Excellence event honored scholarship donors and recipients, highlighting record enrollment and more than $6 million awarded. Speakers said philanthropy expands opportunity, builds community and shapes futures for students and alumni across generations.

New Study Finds AI Assistant Market Isn’t Zero-Sum as ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude All Grow

A new study finds AI assistants are expanding the market, not competing in a zero-sum race. Researchers identify scale, ecosystem and premium strategies driving growth, but warn coexistence may fade as expansion slows, capital tightens and competitive pressures reshape the industry.

Inaugural Global Business and Leadership Forum Brings Global Employers and Industry Experts to Smith

The Center for Global Business and Office of Career Services at the Smith School hosted the inaugural Global Business and Leadership Forum on April 17, 2026, connecting students with global leaders through panels, networking and a career fair focused on international business skills.

Students “Get in the Game” at 2026 Maryland Sports Business Conference

The University of Maryland hosted the 2026 Maryland Sports Business Conference, bringing together regional sports organizations and students for panels, workshops and networking. The event highlighted industry trends, career pathways and practical advice to help students build skills and enter sports careers.

Smith School Hosts 23rd Joseph M. Wikler Finance Case Competition

The University of Maryland’s Smith School hosted its 23rd Wikler Finance Case Competition on April 17, 2026. Twenty-seven students across seven teams analyzed a real-world case, presenting to industry judges in a long-standing program blending academic rigor with practical financial decision-making.

Smith Ranked Top Business School for Graduate Programs in Maryland by U.S. News and World Report

The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is the top-ranked business school in Maryland, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Graduate Schools list.

Experiential / Reality-based Learning

UMD and American University Students Drive Transportation Innovation at 7th Annual Smith Analytics Consortium Datathon

UMD and American University students competed in the seventh annual Smith Analytics Consortium Datathon, using Maryland data to propose transit-linked mixed-use communities. A cross-university team won top honors, while state and industry partners praised students’ real-world, data-driven solutions and collaboration.

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