Smith Student, Interdisciplinary UMD Team Take Top Honors in Global Business Ethics Competition
A team of University of Maryland undergraduates, including a student from the Robert H. Smith School of Business, achieved an exceptional result at the International Business Ethics and Sustainability Competition (IBESCC), hosted by Loyola Marymount University (April 13–17, 2026).
IB Agility Labs Return with Global Collaboration and Real-World Impact
The Center for Global Business revived its International Business Agility Labs in 2026, bringing nearly 50 students from four universities together virtually to solve a global business challenge for Tanzania-based Kasole Secrets while gaining cross-cultural consulting experience alongside business leaders.
Inaugural Global Business and Leadership Forum Brings Global Employers and Industry Experts to Smith
The Center for Global Business and Office of Career Services at the Smith School hosted the inaugural Global Business and Leadership Forum on April 17, 2026, connecting students with global leaders through panels, networking and a career fair focused on international business skills.
Smith Students Take Studies Abroad During Winter Session
Between the fall and spring semesters of 2025-26, 90 undergraduates at the Robert H. Smith School of Business studied international business in the UAE, Spain, Malaysia, Singapore and Switzerland, exploring global markets, culture and industry through immersive courses and hands-on learning experiences.
Annual Embassy Day Provides Immersive Global Opportunity for Students Without Leaving the Country
Nearly 80 Robert H. Smith School of Business students visited embassies along Washington’s Embassy Row for the Center for Global Business’s annual Embassy Day, gaining firsthand insight into global economies, trade relationships and business cultures from representatives of nine countries.
Distinguished Speakers in International Business Event Shines A Light on Synthetic Biology, Economic Security and More
Erik Peterson of Kearney outlined five “global wildcards” shaping 2026-2031 at the Center for Global Business Distinguished Speakers in International Business Series at the Smith School. He cited geopolitical instability, economic fragmentation, artificial intelligence and synthetic biology as forces reshaping business and government.
Join the Center for Global Business in this gallery-style poster competition featuring students who participated in short-term programs abroad during the 2026 winter break.
All are encouraged to attend. No registration required.
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Register for Careers Crossing Borders: The Trek, a full-day experience featuring site visits to international companies and organizations across Maryland on Thursday, April 9. Students will explore global career pathways firsthand at companies including Tenable, The Terminal Corporation and Ancora. Additional site visits are forthcoming, and more information will be provided upon registration.
Transportation and lunch will be provided.
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The Careers Crossing Borders: Global Business & Leadership Forum is a full-day event connecting students with senior leaders and global employers through an executive keynote, industry panels, intentional networking and a mini career fair focused on global business careers and leadership development.
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Maryland Businesses Express Cautious Optimism for 2026 Following a Rough 2025
Maryland businesses faced rising costs, federal workforce cuts and new tariffs in 2025, but a statewide survey shows cautious optimism for early 2026. Firms reported weaker performance yet increased investment, while structural challenges continue to weigh on the state’s business climate.