Smith Welcomes Largest Freshman Class Ever
The Smith School welcomed its largest-ever freshman class of nearly 700, a 17% increase from last year. At convocation, leaders, alumni, and peers encouraged involvement, growth, and exploration. Smith also welcomed new MBA, master’s, and doctoral students across programs.
For Students, By Students: Smith Student Looks to Reshape Campus Engagement
Aiden Polinsky ’27, a Smith School accounting and finance major, co-founded CampusAI and leads at Connyct, leveraging Smith’s entrepreneurial resources, faculty mentorship, and peer collaboration to build impactful, student-driven platforms before graduation.
Join us for a Q&A session with Smith School staff and current students to get your application questions answered before the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Ideal for high school seniors applying to college.
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Learn about the exceptional academics, experiences, and opportunities at the Smith School of Business in this session designed for high school students exploring and applying to college.
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Learn about the exceptional academics, experiences, and opportunities at the Smith School of Business in this session designed for high school students exploring and applying to college.
Date
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Learn about the exceptional academics, experiences, and opportunities at the Smith School of Business in this session designed for high school students exploring and applying to college.
Date
Location
Contact
Learn about the exceptional academics, experiences, and opportunities at the Smith School of Business in this session designed for high school students exploring and applying to college.
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Location
Contact
Changing the Game
Former Chicago Bulls executive Stephen M. Schanwald committed $18 million to UMD, including $8 million to endow a new sports management program at the university where his career began and college sports marketing took an early, pioneering step.
On the Same Team
Smith’s Strategic Design Fellows partnered with Maryland Athletics to help student-athletes build and market their personal brands under NCAA NIL rules. The pilot paired marketing students with athletes, combining real-world experience with branding, content creation and client collaboration.
Maryland Sports Business Conference: Bridging Academia and Industry with Schanwald's Impact
The Smith School hosted its 5th Annual Maryland Sports Business Conference on May 2, featuring 14 panelists and launching the Stephen M. Schanwald Sports Management Program. Students gained real-world insights on sports marketing, law, analytics and industry trends.