Smith Students Assess How Deeply Federal Spending Impacts the State of Maryland

A joint report from Maryland’s Comptroller and Smith School researchers reveals $150 billion in recent federal spending in the state. Students, guided by professors Liu Yang, Vojislav Maksimovic and Kislaya Prasad, gained valuable experience in data analysis and government collaboration.

Smith Helps Quantify the Federal Government's Financial Impact on Maryland

Smith School faculty and graduate students partnered with the Maryland Comptroller’s Office to analyze the economic impact of federal spending and employment, helping state leaders assess risks and build a more resilient future for Maryland’s economy.

Building Global Readiness: Inside the Maryland Global Consulting Program

The Maryland Global Consulting Program connected students with Maryland companies to tackle international business challenges. Projects ranged from global education expansion to AI in public health, offering students hands-on consulting experience while delivering strategic insights to help clients grow globally.

Smith School and Utrecht Students Brew Up International Export Plans for Beer Brands

Students from the Smith School and University of Utrecht collaborated in a course led by Professor Amna Kirmani, developing export plans for RavenBeer and La Trappe while gaining real-world experience in cross-cultural teamwork and international marketing challenges.

This webinar explored how startups can protect their intellectual property when entering international markets, covering trademarks, copyrights, patents, and key global agreements. Attendees learned how to avoid common risks and build a strong IP strategy for global growth.

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Students Explore Global Trade and Sustainability in CGB Industry Trek

As part of the Careers Crossing Borders series, Smith students toured Hughes Network Systems, the Port of Baltimore, and MSC’s office to explore careers in global logistics, connectivity, and sustainability while learning from industry leaders about real-world international business practices.

UMD Students Shine in National Case Competitions

University of Maryland students excelled in two national case competitions with support from the Center for Global Business. Undergraduates won first place at CGB’s Grand Global Challenges Competition and competed in Los Angeles, proposing a sustainable alternative to sand mining. Meanwhile, Smith School graduate students tackled business expansion strategies at the NASBITE International Case Competition in Cleveland.

2025 CIBE International Research Award Goes to PhD Candidate for Wage Study

PhD candidate Kanat Isakov received the 2025 CIBE International Research Award for his study on how external economic shocks affect wage setting and inequality in developing countries, using linked employer-employee data and fieldwork access in Colombia.

Learn how startups can expand globally through e-commerce. This webinar covers platform selection, international fulfillment, digital marketing strategies, and common pitfalls like shipping costs, legal compliance, and content localization.

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Alumni Return to College Park to Share Insights on Global Careers

Students gained global career insights from a panel of alumni across industries at the April 3 Careers Crossing Borders event. Hosted by the Center for Global Business, the panel emphasized relationship-building, cultural awareness, and passion as keys to international success.