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Moments of Impact

Smith faculty are shaping policy, business and society through influential research and public service. From AI and insurance reform to pay equity and public pensions, they’re winning top awards and earning national recognition for impact and innovation across disciplines.

Inside a PhD Powerhouse

Smith’s PhD program launches impactful academic careers through close mentorship, collaboration and a strong sense of community. Alumni like Audra Wormald, Jane Yi Jiang and Jingwen Yang credit the program for preparing them to thrive as faculty.

For the Love of Learning

Smith’s Doctor of Business Administration program offers working professionals a flexible, research-driven path to leadership. Students collaborate with top faculty, publish, consult and teach—building real-world impact through projects, research and personal missions that span government, military and industry.

Experiential / Reality-based Learning

Experiential Learning by the Numbers

Now in its third year, Smith’s Office of Experiential Learning expanded real-world opportunities through alumni and industry partnerships—engaging 255 companies and facilitating hundreds of capstone projects, live cases, classroom coaching sessions and more across 214 classes in 2024–25.

Dean’s Report 2025

The Smith School marked a milestone year—welcoming record-breaking classes, expanding experiential learning, deepening industry ties, and investing in AI and cross-campus partnerships—all while celebrating student success, faculty excellence, and generous alumni support shaping the school’s future.

World Class Faculty & Research

Agarwal Honored for Her Mentorship of PhD Students

Rajshree Agarwal, Smith’s Rudolph Lamone Chair in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, earned the 2025 STR Outstanding Educator Award for mentoring PhD students and leading research-driven programs for high schoolers, undergraduates, and executive MBAs at the Snider Center.

Changing the Game

Former Chicago Bulls executive Stephen M. Schanwald committed $18 million to UMD, including $8 million to endow a new sports management program at the university where his career began and college sports marketing took an early, pioneering step.

Reframing, Reassessing and Moving Forward

With federal job cuts forcing career pivots, Smith experts advise reflection, flexibility and AI tools to aid the search. A free Smith course helps workers adapt, emphasizing authentic storytelling and outcome-based résumés for success in a changing job market.

Experiential / Reality-based Learning

Smith School Student Funds Make Gains Amid Year of Market Uncertainty

Smith students manage nearly $12 million across three investment funds, gaining real-world experience in equity analysis and portfolio management. Their returns, decisions and teamwork prepare them for top roles in finance after graduation.

On the Same Team

Smith’s Strategic Design Fellows partnered with Maryland Athletics to help student-athletes build and market their personal brands under NCAA NIL rules. The pilot paired marketing students with athletes, combining real-world experience with branding, content creation and client collaboration.

Honoring 32 Years of Building Community

The 32nd annual William D. Bradford Awards Banquet honored the legacy of William D. Bradford and celebrated diversity in business. The event featured a fintech alumni panel, keynote, and student Spirit of Excellence award winners.

World Class Faculty & Research

ISSIP Honors Smith’s Roland Rust for ‘Advancing Service Innovation'

Smith’s Roland Rust has been named a 2025 ISSIP Fellow for pioneering contributions to service research, including founding key conferences and journals, and advancing AI scholarship in the field. He ranks among the world’s top 100 business research scientists.
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