Smith Fraternities Tackle High-Stakes Investment Challenge With KPMG
Smith School students participated April 2 in an interfraternity case competition hosted by the Center for Social Value Creation with KPMG, analyzing athletic apparel companies and presenting investment recommendations. Phi Chi Theta pledges won first place among more than 100 participants.
Join us on April 22 for an impact-driven case competition presented by the Center for Social Value Creation and IBM. Participants will work on a real-world client challenge and develop problem-solving and presentation skills.
Applications are open to all UMD master’s, MBA and Plus 1 students. Apply by Sunday, April 12.
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Smith Giving Day Support Surpasses Last Year
The University of Maryland’s (UMD) annual 24-hour fundraising event, Giving Day, invites alumni, staff, faculty, students, parents and friends of the university to raise critical funding to advance the mission of the UMD. For the Robert H. Smith School of Business, the community contributed over $300,000, a 138% increase over the previous year. A 55% increase in donors and participation from five times as many students as in 2025 contributed to the increase.
Tata Innovation Dialogue connects students with industry leaders
The Center for Social Value Creation hosted its annual Tata Innovation Dialogue on Oct. 22, 2025, featuring Tata Consultancy Services executive P.C. Thomas and Michael McCabe. The event connected 100 students with industry leaders to explore technology, retail innovation and global internship opportunities.
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.