Join us for the inaugural competition as part of the Business Impact Challenge Series (BICs), presented by the Center for Social Value Creation (CSVC) and Hack4Impact. This event is open to all undergraduate UMD students.
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Join us for an impact-driven case competition presented by the Center for Social Value Creation (CSVC) and IBM. This event is open to all UMD master’s students, including Plus 1.
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CSVC, in partnership with KPMG and Smith’s National Business Fraternities, jointly hosts a case competition for newly initiated members (pledges). This experience introduces new fraternity members to the intersection of business strategy and social impact, allowing them to engage with real-world challenges faced by purpose-driven organizations. Through hands-on analysis and collaborative problem-solving, participants gain early exposure to how businesses integrate social and environmental responsibility into their operations at the very start of their Greek involvement at Smith.
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Join us for the inaugural ChainReaction challenge as part of the Business Impact Challenge Series (BICs), presented by the Center for Social Value Creation (CSVC) and the Supply Chain Management Society (SCMS). This event is open to all undergraduate and graduate UMD students.
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Join us for a Lunch & Learn as Pam shares how companies can move beyond traditional corporate giving to build authentic, strategic social impact that engages employees, strengthens communities and creates lasting change.
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Smith Sizzle
Smith Sizzle
Welcome to the Smith Sizzle by CSVC, the Center for Social Value Creation’s flagship student-driven thought leadership publication delivering “hot takes” on business strategies with a focus on long-term strategy, social responsibility, and sustainability. Via biweekly published case analyses, we aim to provide a window into the perspectives of the next generation of business leaders and change agents.
Rethinking Local Infrastructure Finance
University of Maryland Smith School MBA candidate Anton Steshenko proposes a Hybrid Institutional Capital Model to help local governments attract pension and insurance investment for infrastructure. Executive Director Nima Farshchi says the framework could unlock institutional capital through improved financial design and credit enhancement.
Smith MBA Student Publishes Research on Innovative Financing Solutions for Sustainable Infrastructure
MBA student Anton Steshenko, MBA ’27, published research proposing a hybrid financing model that combines public and private capital to support local infrastructure and climate-related projects. The study highlights innovative tools to attract institutional investment while advancing sustainability, economic growth and community development.
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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