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Elmaghraby Elected to Top Leadership Role of INFORMS

Wedad Elmaghraby, Dean’s Chair of Operations Management and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty at the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business, was elected president-elect of INFORMS, the top international association for operations research, analytics and AI professionals, beginning Jan. 1, 2026.

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Raghavan Named 2025 INFORMS Fellow

S. Raghu Raghavan, Dean’s Professor of Management Science and Operations Management, was named an INFORMS Fellow—one of the field’s highest honors—for pioneering research in operations research, analytics, and AI, recognizing his lifetime academic, research, and professional contributions.

UMD’s Sports Management Program is Dedicated in Moving Celebration Hosted by Smith

The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business dedicated the Stephen M. Schanwald Sports Management Program, honoring alumnus Steve Schanwald ’77 for his $18 million commitment. The program prepares students for leadership in the sports industry through experiential learning and mentorship.

Smith Students Solve Real-World Problems With Real-World Companies All Year Long

Smith School students engage year-round in experiential learning through consulting projects with startups and established companies. Programs like the MBA Practicum and CSVC’s Impact Consulting Fellowship build leadership, teamwork and real-world problem-solving skills across industries and disciplines.

Over 100 Advisory Council Members Collaborate and Build Community at the Fourth Annual Gathering

More than 100 industry advisors and alumni gathered at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business for the fourth annual Advisory Council Day, sharing insights, mentoring students, and strengthening connections across the school’s undergraduate and graduate programs.

Global Trade Professionals Share Their Knowledge During Careers Crossing Borders Kick-Off Event

Students at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business gathered Sept. 25 for the first Careers Crossing Borders “Mini Roundtable on Careers in Global Trade,” where professionals shared insights and networking opportunities on navigating evolving global markets and trade careers.

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Smith Research Recognized for ‘Potential to Create Positive Societal Changes’

Doctoral student Eunseong Jang at the Smith School developed new statistical models to expand incomplete datasets, giving law enforcement and policymakers tools to fight drug trafficking. His NSF-funded research, guided by Margret Bjarnadottir and S. Raghu Raghavan, earned a $6,000 award for its societal impact.

Strategic Thinking Meets Sustainability in Carbon Market Simulation

The Center for Social Value Creation and the Office of Sustainability partnered for a Carbon Offset Market Simulation, engaging students in real-world sustainability decision-making. The event fostered strategic thinking, collaboration, and awareness of how business choices impact the planet and local communities.

Smith School Hosts Regional Conference on Open Inquiry in Higher Education

The Smith School served as the venue for the Heterodox Academy Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference on Sept. 26–27, 2025, where academic leaders discussed advancing open inquiry by emphasizing evidence-based reasoning, distinguishing discomfort from threats and adapting to today’s rapidly evolving information landscape.

Reflecting on a Summer of Experiential Learning and Economic Impact at CGB

The Center for Global Business relaunched its Maximizing Maryland Graduate Internship Program and sent undergraduates abroad through its Global Summer Internship Program, connecting 31 students with employers worldwide. Students gained real-world experience while companies benefited from strong talent in global operations and strategy.

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The High Five

The Smith School launched an exciting semester with its largest freshman class, surging program enrollments, and major alumni gifts supporting research and entrepreneurship. Faculty were honored, innovative learning initiatives expanded, and events promoted discourse and collaboration, advancing accessible, forward-looking business education.

Former Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender Shares Candid Economic Policy Views

Former Deputy Treasury Secretary and William E. Longbrake Professor of Finance Michael Faulkender joined Dean Prabhudev Konana for the first Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series, discussing tariffs, fiscal policy, inflation, manufacturing, and the Federal Reserve, while urging students to engage in civil, independent dialogue.
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