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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AI Interview Prep Platform Guides Students From Classroom to Career

A student-led team at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business created STRATPATH AI, an experiential learning platform that uses artificial intelligence to simulate interviews, automate case grading and provide real-time feedback to better prepare students for careers.

Smith Students Solve Real-World Problems With Real-World Companies All Year Long

Smith School students engage year-round in experiential learning through consulting projects with startups and established companies. Programs like the MBA Practicum and CSVC’s Impact Consulting Fellowship build leadership, teamwork and real-world problem-solving skills across industries and disciplines.

Strategic Thinking Meets Sustainability in Carbon Market Simulation

The Center for Social Value Creation and the Office of Sustainability partnered for a Carbon Offset Market Simulation, engaging students in real-world sustainability decision-making. The event fostered strategic thinking, collaboration, and awareness of how business choices impact the planet and local communities.

Sustainability in Business Conference Reaches Record Attendance Numbers In Its Fifth Year

The fifth annual Sustainability in Business Conference, hosted by CSVC, gathered 120+ attendees at the Ronald Reagan Building to explore bold leadership in sustainability, featuring distinguished speakers on food, finance, fashion, impact investing, and student-alumni engagement.

November 19-20, 2025

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Maximize your Smith School student experience and learn about all of the center opportunities to get involved, grow your skills, and expand your knowledge. Center representation includes the Center for Global Business, Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship, Center for Social Value Creation, and the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets.

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The Fall 2025 Sustainability in Business Conference will bring together students, faculty, industry leaders, and mission-driven organizations for discussions on food, fashion, and finance in sustainability. Hosted by Smith’s Center for Social Value Creation.

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KFC Sustainability Chief Speaks at UMD

KFC Chief Sustainability Officer Nira Johri spoke to UMD students about global sustainability strategy, sharing career insights and discussing how companies like KFC are aligning environmental and social responsibility with business goals across international markets.

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