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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.

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Supportive Co-Workers Make it Harder to Bounce Back from Your Mistakes at Work

New research by Jennifer Carson Marr, Edward Lemay, and Hyunsun Park finds workplace support after status loss can worsen outcomes. Instead of helping, supportive groups may create ambivalence, reducing engagement. Published in Personnel Psychology, the study urges managers to respond proactively.

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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In-person Site Visits Matter, Even In the Age of AI

Smith School Associate Professor Sean Cao’s research shows investor site visits do more than gather information. On-site interactions also monitor managers, improving efficiency—an essential human role that artificial intelligence, he argues, cannot replace.

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Sustainability in Business Conference Reaches Record Attendance Numbers In Its Fifth Year

The fifth annual Sustainability in Business Conference, hosted by CSVC, gathered 120+ attendees at the Ronald Reagan Building to explore bold leadership in sustainability, featuring distinguished speakers on food, finance, fashion, impact investing, and student-alumni engagement.

Maryland’s Top Cybersecurity Official Joins Smith’s CRO Risk Summit

The state of Maryland’s top cybersecurity official, James Saunders, joined a panel discussion on cyber risk at the Robert H. Smith School of Business’ SERC CRO Risk Summit, hosted by the Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium (SERC) on Sept. 18, 2025. The invite-only event brought together some of the region’s top risk professionals to network and discuss the latest strategies and future challenges in risk management.

TerpTax: Social Media Tax Scam Epidemic

Sam Handwerger warns that TikTok is spreading 2025 tax scams, from fuel credit claims to fake W-2s and bogus self-employment credits. With AI voice cloning adding risks, the IRS created CASST and issued alerts urging caution over online tax advice.

Smith Programs Challenge Students to Think Independently

The Smith experience emphasizes independent thinking, civil discourse and global engagement. Through immersive programs, debate series and initiatives like the Fact-Based Discourse Initiative, students collaborate across disciplines to tackle challenges, develop leadership skills and prepare to lead with curiosity and integrity.

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Dingman-Lamone Center Renaming Celebrates Legacy of Entrepreneurial Vision

The Smith School honored former dean Rudolph P. “Rudy” Lamone with a renaming of its entrepreneurship center, recognizing his pioneering legacy. Supported by a $3.8 million gift from Linda Lamone, the Dingman-Lamone Center continues to foster ventures, innovation and entrepreneurial education.

Ambassador’s Visit Launches Effort to Build a Bridge Between Nigeria and Smith

The Smith School hosted Nigeria’s acting ambassador, Samson Itegboje, to strengthen partnerships benefiting students. Leaders discussed collaboration in AI, healthcare, and business. Nigerian students’ contributions were celebrated, and the visit highlighted opportunities for cultural exchange, research, internships, and global cooperation between institutions.
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