Fourteen faculty teams at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business have been awarded three-year grants from the school for research projects that address the world’s grand challenges and reimagine learning in support of the University of Maryland’s vision and the Smith School’s strategic plan.

SMITH BRAIN TRUST -- Valentine’s Day dinner reservations are tough for procrastinators, because unlike airline seats or concert tickets, you can’t simply pay more to get a prime spot on a busy night. Now a handful of restaurants are experimenting with premium reservations, which allow diners to pay a fee for a table with little or no lead time.

Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, 7:30 a.m.