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

The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business recognized Jacqueline Cardello ’93, CPA, president and managing partner of GRF CPAs & Advisors, as the recipient of the second annual Suzanne D. Hillman Recognition and Achievement Award for Service to the Community.

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

In 2024, Smith Master of Quantitative Finance (MQF) students, supported by the Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium (SERC), participated in an experiential learning project (ELP) aimed at rating the effectiveness of bank and fintech company credit risk management capabilities and their credit outlook for various consumer and commercial asset classes.

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

So, you've landed what looks like an awesome internship opportunity. The work sounds great, the company seems cool, and you're excited to get some real-world experience. But then they hand you paperwork that says you'll be working as an "independent contractor" instead of a regular employee intern. Hold up – what does that mean for you?

World Class Faculty & Research

20 Faculty Teams Awarded Smith Internal Research Grants

The Robert H.

Criminal Calculations

Lt. Joseph Bellino stared at his computer screen until his head hurt. The commander of the Financial Crimes Unit for the Prince George’s County Police Department had just received a particularly voluminous file of bank statements from detectives.

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.

2025 Spring Commencement: Stephen M. Schanwald ’77 and Honorable Ryan D. McCarthy, MBA ’13

The Robert H. Smith School of Business honored 2,105 graduates on May 22, 2025. Speakers emphasized resilience, leadership and ambition, including Stephen Schanwald ’77, Hon. Ryan McCarthy, MBA ’13, and student leaders Abigail Manga ’25 and Janeil Birch, MS Accounting ’25.