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Building Global Readiness: Inside the Maryland Global Consulting Program

The Maryland Global Consulting Program connected students with Maryland companies to tackle international business challenges. Projects ranged from global education expansion to AI in public health, offering students hands-on consulting experience while delivering strategic insights to help clients grow globally.

Cardello ’93 Earns Hillman Award for Decades of Impact in Accounting and Community Work

The Robert H. Smith School of Business honored Jacqueline Cardello ’93, CPA, president and managing partner of GRF CPAs & Advisors, with the Suzanne D. Hillman Award for Service to the Community, recognizing her leadership in accounting, mentorship, philanthropy, and AI education.

Smith School & Microsoft: AI-Powered Healthcare Innovation

Exposure to experiential learning opportunities, leveraging cutting-edge technology and engaging with industry leaders are major components of the student experience at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. This spring, Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) students got that and more through a unique partnership with Microsoft.

Smith School’s AI Collaboration with Google Sets New Standard in Credit Risk Evaluation

Smith Master of Quantitative Finance students partnered with Google to build AI-driven credit risk ratings for banks and fintechs, analyzing 25,000+ financial documents. Their work showcases how AI and financial expertise can transform credit assessment and industry forecasting.

TerpTax: When Your 'Internship' Makes You an Independent Contractor

Interns misclassified as independent contractors can face unexpected tax burdens and loss of protections. Samuel Handwerger advises students to clarify work terms, consider negotiating pay, and understand the financial responsibilities tied to independent contractor status.

World Class Faculty & Research

20 Faculty Teams Awarded Smith Internal Research Grants

The Smith School has awarded 2025 Smith Internal Research Grants to 20 faculty-led teams to support high-impact research in areas including AI, entrepreneurship, labor markets, corporate communication, and online learning, fostering innovation across disciplines.

Criminal Calculations

University of Maryland students in the Justice for Fraud Victims Project aided police in a high-profile murder case, analyzing financial records to help establish motive. Their work contributed to a first-degree murder conviction and life sentence.

Mortgage Credit Risk Remains Low, Stable in New Report from UMD’s Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium

Credit risk for GSE-eligible mortgages remained low and stable in Q3 2024, according to indexes from the Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium, though risk has gradually increased since 2021 due to borrower composition and loan term shifts.

World Class Faculty & Research

Smith Faculty Receive UMD Grants for AI Research Projects

Smith School professors earned AI research seed grants from UMD’s AIM Institute. Louiqa Raschid and Eaman Jahani will use AI for public health; Lauren Rhue will explore legal limits of AI-generated content. AIM awarded 22 grants across interdisciplinary categories.

Experiential / Reality-based Learning

Experiential Learning Class Uses Thought Leader Support and Real-world Clients to Prepare Students

Master’s in Management students tackle real-world business challenges in Roy Thomason’s experiential learning class, partnering with companies like MLB and ServiceNow to develop solutions. The project-based course builds skills in leadership, strategy and teamwork while preparing students for professional success.

KFC Sustainability Chief Speaks at UMD

KFC Chief Sustainability Officer Nira Johri spoke to UMD students about global sustainability strategy, sharing career insights and discussing how companies like KFC are aligning environmental and social responsibility with business goals across international markets.

Experiential / Reality-based Learning

Smith School Launches Groundbreaking Report on Logistics Tech Investment

A new report from the Smith School, led by adjunct professor Geoff Milsom, offers first-of-its-kind transparency into logistics service provider tech spending on AI and robotics. Developed with students and alumni, it invites broader industry participation for future editions.
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