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On May 10, 2024, the University of Maryland’s Smith School hosted the AI and Analytics for Social Good Workshop, featuring experts from leading institutions discussing the use of analytics for social impact, including misinformation, platform regulation, and educational analytics.

Smith School professor Sean Cao, director of the AI Initiative for Capital Market Research, has authored a free textbook on AI for accounting and finance. The book simplifies AI learning by focusing on data application rather than programming, making AI accessible to business students.

It’s summer, but we’re not taking a break at the Smith School. We recently launched the Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business, headed up by Balaji Padmanabhan.

On April 19, 2024, Smith’s Center for Social Value Creation joined EarthFest to raise recycling awareness, featuring a game to educate students on proper recycling practices and highlight common recycling misconceptions.

Registration is open for the "Optimizing Marketing Performance with AI" workshop on Sept. 19-20, 2024. Led by Professor Liye Ma, it targets marketing professionals to enhance AI-driven marketing strategies. This is an executive education course offered by the Smith School.

It’s been another outstanding academic year here at the Smith School. We have a lot to be proud of, and we’re getting noticed for it.

University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business graduate students, in the Master of Science in Management Studies programs, showcased innovative solutions for corporate clients through hands-on experiential learning, earning high praise for their professional and impactful projects.

Smith Business Leadership Fellows, a prestigious program for freshmen and sophomores, offers mentorship and opportunities to explore career values, engage with industry leaders, and work on real-world challenges, fostering introspection and purposeful leadership.

Smith’s faculty are dedicated educators and influential thought leaders, consistently recognized among the best scholars in the world. Their groundbreaking work is helping to frame policy, guide industry and solve some of society’s most pressing challenges.

Kyle Earns Prestigious Research Prize

UMD's Sports Management Program, launched in 2023, connects students with top industry professionals and alumni from organizations like the NBA and ESPN. The 12-credit program combines practical coursework, site visits, and networking opportunities.