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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Save the date for Careers Crossing Borders: The Trek, a full-day experience featuring site visits to international companies and organizations across Maryland. Students will explore global career pathways firsthand.
Transportation and lunch will be provided.
The agenda and registration details will be announced soon.
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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.
The Grand Global Challenges Competition (GGCC) invites UMD undergraduate and graduate students to explore ethical and sustainable business solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Hosted by the Center for Global Business, in collaboration with the Center for Social Value Creation and the School of Public Health, this internal case competition prepares students to apply ethical reasoning to real-world global challenges.
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Embassy Day is a signature Smith School event that immerses business students in global cultures and practices. Through visits to various embassies, participants gain firsthand insights into international markets and develop the global mindset essential for future business leaders.
Embassy visits include Azerbaijan, Brazil, Chile, Egypt, Germany, Ireland, Philippines, Slovak Republic, and Spain.
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Amid Competitive Job Market, International Skills Give Students an Edge
New research from the Center for Global Business shows that study abroad programs enhance students’ career outcomes—leading to quicker job placement, higher salaries, and stronger global skills—highlighting how international experiences help graduates stand out in a competitive, tech-driven job market.
Through this interactive exercise, learn key skills for being successful in today’s global business settings. Pizza and Smith School swag will be provided to participants.
This activity is hosted by MPO and SMSA in collaboration with the Center for Global Business to celebrate International Education Week.
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Maryland Veteran Small Businesses Owners Honored During 3rd Annual Event
The University of Maryland’s Smith School hosted the Maryland Veterans Small Business Week Celebration in College Park, honoring 12 veteran-owned businesses statewide for excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation and community service during National Veterans Small Business Week 2025.
Join Rebecca Bellinger, executive director of the Center for Global Business, and partners of the MAPIT Alliance during Business, Advocacy, Mentorship (BAM!), an event of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Presenters will share information about export services and opportunities from local and state organizations.
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