Top Schools for Entrepreneurship: Dingman Integral to UMD High Ranking
The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business has helped power UMD to sustaining high placements in the 2017 “Best Schools for Entrepreneurship” rankings by the Princeton Review and Entrepreneurship Magazine.
Smith Team in Finals of U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Inaugural MBA Case Competition
A team of MBA students from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business will compete in the final round of the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Inaugural MBA Case Competition, in partnership with FedEx Freight, on Nov. 3, 2016, in Washington, D.C. The competition is designed to be a forum for MBA students to explore the connection between business success and corporate social responsibility. The four finalists were selected from 34 teams from 12 universities. Winners will receive national recognition and a share of prize money. The finalists are:
The Economist Ranks Smith Faculty No. 1 in World
Professors at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business placed No. 1 in the world for "faculty quality" in The Economist's 2016 full-time MBA rankings, marking the third consecutive year atop the category. Prior to the current run, the school finished No. 2 for faculty quality in 2013. Overall, the Smith School finished No. 47 globally and No. 32 in the United States in the latest rankings, released Oct. 13.
Smith Business Magazine: Fall 2016
Features Leading Like a Samurai Smith School instructor Kamran Loghman, developer of the Create, Achieve, Lead program at Apple, shares ancient lessons for 21st century warrior sages. Fearless Leadership in Your Words World-class hurdler Landria Buckley, MBA ’15, trained fearlessly for the Rio Olympics. She and other Smith School alumni share keys to fearless leadership. The Negotiation Doctor 6 Tactics for Building Win-Win Partnerships Smith Brain Trust Brief Case: Design Fellow Takes on DC Fashion Week
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New Smith MBAs Compete in Live Case Competition
Is it better for PepsiCo to dress up “Naked” or square a circle? The MBA Class of 2018 at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business got their first taste of corporate consulting, data analysis and the whirlwind pace of business school life during the MBA Orientation Live Case Competition on Friday, August 19, 2016.
“Dream, Girl” Film Screening
The Office of Diversity Initiatives at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is excited to kick off the 2016-17 school year with a screening of the film Dream, Girl, a documentary that showcases inspiring success stories of female entrepreneurs. Join the women of Smith for the screening and post-screening discussion reception. Dream big with us on Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. We know the names of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. But what about the female entrepreneurs? What’s their story?
Congratulations to Smith EMBA Cohort 15!
Graduation day was July 23, 2016, for 43 executives at the Riggs Alumni Center, supported by more than 300 friends, family, faculty, and staff. Dean Alex Triantis congratulated the graduates on completing the rigorous 19-month journey, culminating with a celebration of the fifteenth Executive MBA cohort at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.
Smith Terps Can’t Stop the Feeling!
Our Smith Terps community at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business #CantStopTheFeeling this summer! We're showing off our dance moves and Terp pride to Justin Timberlake's hit song "Can't Stop the Feeling!"
Can’t Stop the Feeling Dance Challenge, Smith Terps Style
UPDATE: The Final Video is online! Watch Now. Calling all Smith students, alumni, faculty, and staff! Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop The Feeling” song is climbing to the top of the Billboard charts and there are thousands of videos online in response to his dance challenge at #CantStopTheFeeling.