Now, more than ever, people are investing in real estate. It is a great way to save for retirement, develop passive income, and makes for good general financial planning. On its own, real estate offers cash flow, tax breaks, equity building, competitive risk-adjusted returns, and a hedge against inflation. Real estate can also enhance a portfolio by lowering volatility through diversification, whether you invest in physical properties or REITs. Typically, that focus is only given to residential properties.

Join the Maryland Smith Young Alumni Council for a conversation on the basics of financial planning and investing featuring three alumni working in various levels of the industry:

Rellie Derfler-Rozin, Associate Professor, Management & Organization

Pitch Dingman Competition is the Dingman Center’s signature annual Shark Tank-style competition where student entrepreneurs compete for over $70,000 in startup funding. Learn more about the competition.

Join Victor Mullins, associate dean of undergraduate programs and diversity officer, and Jeanette Snider, associate director of undergraduate programs, in an interactive, engaging and timely book club. Divided into the seven sections of A Promised Land by former President Barack Obama, we will meet throughout the Spring 2021 semester to discuss the Obama presidency in today's context. Join Smith faculty, staff, students and alumni as we take this journey together!

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During this conference, students will engage with current Smith School student leaders, alumni, accomplished professionals and Victor C. Mullins, associate dean of undergraduate programs. Conference attendees will engage in interactive break-out sessions focused on leadership development and empowerment concluding with a dynamic panel discussion.

Join Victor Mullins, associate dean of undergraduate programs and diversity officer, and Jeanette Snider, associate director of undergraduate programs, in an interactive, engaging and timely book club. Divided into the seven sections of A Promised Land by former president Barack Obama, we will meet throughout the Spring 2021 semester to discuss the Obama presidency in today's context. Join Smith faculty, staff, students and alumni as we take this journey together!

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Join Ascend's end-of-year social!

Terp Showcase is an opportunity for the UMD community to learn about Terp-founded businesses, find unique products to purchase, and network with fellow students. This year we will be hosting the showcase online in collaboration with Startup Shell’s demo day, Shell Expo. The full Shell Expo event will be held from Noon-5 p.m. and will include other networking opportunities, workshops, and roundtable discussions. The Terp Showcase portion of the event will be taking place from 1-3:30 p.m.

Join the Center for Global Business for an interactive discussion with Mark Lenhart, executive director, CET Academic Programs and Jason Wang, Ph.D. candidate in counseling psychology at the University of Maryland. Hear from LGBTQ+ leaders about their experiences in international education and the global workplace. This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff.