Smith’s Office of Career Services Helps High School Students Gear Up for Internships, College, Careers
Kimberly Rice DeGross from UMD’s Smith School of Business spoke to Wheaton High School students about resumes, career preparation, and college pathways. She emphasized professionalism, networking, and community connection while inspiring students to pursue internships and future education or job opportunities.
The First Smith IBM Day Exposes Students to Consulting, Branding and Opportunity
The inaugural IBM Day at UMD’s Smith School of Business featured class takeovers, coffee chats, and networking. Alumni shared insights on AI, consulting, and martech careers. IBM highlighted SkillsBuild and partnerships, connecting coursework with real-world business and technology applications.
Why ‘Entrepreneurship’ Replaced ‘Economics’ as the ‘E’ in BSE Scholars
The University of Maryland’s Smith School opened the Enterprise Mobility Foundation Career Boutique and Wellness Room, a partnership with BSE Scholars—now “Business, Society and Entrepreneurship.” The boutique, born from a student capstone, exemplifies BSE’s new entrepreneurial, hands-on mission.
Students From Across Campus Team up for Global Case Competition
Students from across the University of Maryland participated in the Center for Global Business’ Careers Crossing Borders Case Interview Competition, developing global business skills while presenting market expansion strategies for biotech firm AkriVita. The event fostered cross-campus collaboration, networking, and professional readiness.
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.
Ambassador’s Visit Launches Effort to Build a Bridge Between Nigeria and Smith
The Smith School hosted Nigeria’s acting ambassador, Samson Itegboje, to strengthen partnerships benefiting students. Leaders discussed collaboration in AI, healthcare, and business. Nigerian students’ contributions were celebrated, and the visit highlighted opportunities for cultural exchange, research, internships, and global cooperation between institutions.
The Robert H. Smith School of Business, in partnership with the Enterprise Mobility Foundation, has launched a co-curricular initiative to provide students with free professional attire. The Enterprise Mobility Foundation Career Boutique, located in Van Munching Hall, is a donation-based resource for Smith School students and Business, Society and Entrepreneurship Scholars preparing for interviews, job fairs and career opportunities. The boutique is a collaboration between the Smith School’s Office of Career Services and the BSE Scholars Program.
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Smith Launches Career Boutique and Wellness Room to Empower Student Success
The Robert H. Smith School of Business, in partnership with Enterprise Mobility Foundation, has launched a new co-curricular initiative aimed at helping students dress for success—literally. The Enterprise Mobility Foundation Career Boutique and Wellness Room, located in Van Munching Hall, is a donation-based resource that provides free professional attire to Smith School and BSE (Business, Society and Entrepreneurship) Scholars preparing for interviews, job fairs, and new career opportunities.
Reframing, Reassessing and Moving Forward
With federal job cuts forcing career pivots, Smith experts advise reflection, flexibility and AI tools to aid the search. A free Smith course helps workers adapt, emphasizing authentic storytelling and outcome-based résumés for success in a changing job market.
Alumni Panel Shares Insight on Finance Career Pathways
Eight distinguished Smith School alumni shared diverse finance career paths with students during an April 4 panel and breakout sessions. The event offered real-world insights into finance roles, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and skills needed for long-term success.