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.
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.
SELF celebrates 10 years at UMD with a Return to the Residential Experience
The Snider Enterprise and Leadership Fellows (SELF) marked its 10th year by reviving its residential program at UMD’s Smith School. This summer, 68 students—including 15 in campus housing—reignited the “magic” of living, learning, and building entrepreneurial ventures together.
Smith’s Snider Center Launches Social Media and Market Dynamics Lab with Support from Narravance
The Ed Snider Center and NCRI launched the Social Media and Market Dynamics Lab to study how social media impacts financial markets. Powered by Narravance technology, the lab offers cutting-edge research and hands-on learning in data analytics and market forecasting.
Fostering Discussion of Critical Issues
The Fact-Based Discourse Initiative (FBDI), led by Rajshree Agarwal and Rellie Derfler-Rozin, fosters critical thinking and open dialogue on business challenges. Events explored trade, polarization, taxation, and social media's influence, promoting intellectual curiosity and respectful discourse at Smith.
High Schoolers Earn Entrepreneurial Stripes in SELF Summer Session
It’s never too early to start reaping the benefits of the Maryland Smith experience. Look at how these driven high school students spent part of their summer break. In July, 43 high school students convened for the ninth-annual Snider Enterprise and Leadership Fellows (SELF) Experience at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.
Hisaoka Speakers Series Event Sees Smith EMBA Alumni Share Successes
Five Executive MBA alumni from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business returned to Van Munching Hall to offer their insights from their entrepreneurial journeys.