When Carina Ruyter, Class of ’25, stumbled upon an online quiz suggesting a career in accounting, it felt like a perfect match for her lifelong love of math and puzzles, setting her on an unexpected yet fulfilling path at the Smith School. Now, enrolled in the Plus 1 program, she’s on track to graduate with an MS in accounting in 2026.

The latest NFIB survey indicates a historic low in small business owner optimism. Senator Cardin and Linda McMahon discuss challenges like stable policies and access to capital. UMD's Smith School of Business lauded for fostering entrepreneurship among students.

Undergraduates shine in the 2024 Joseph M. Wikler Finance Case Competition, presenting innovative solutions to real-world financial issues. This annual event highlights excellence in finance education at the Smith School.

Michael Wilgus, a standout graduate of the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business MBA program, has been named among Poets & Quants' '100 Best & Brightest MBAs: Class of 2024.'

Journiy, led by critical care nurse Mildred Diggs, wins $25,000 in the University of Maryland's Pitch Dingman Competition for its culturally conscious platform aiding diabetes and heart disease management. Diggs aims to bridge healthcare gaps with tailored care plans.

Recent research by Pablo Slutzky from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business suggests that targeted credit rationing by banks, akin to Operation Choke Point, fails to significantly impact firms' operations, raising questions about the effectiveness of ESG strategies in curbing controversial practices.

Federal regulators are drafting new capital rules for banks, contested by industry experts like Clifford Rossi, Professor of the Practice and Director of SERC at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. Rossi argues against the rules as he warns of adverse economic impacts.

Elan Mosbacher, a Robert H. Smith School of Business alumnus, pivoted from traditional finance to co-found Pinch, empowering healthcare workers to start side businesses. Emphasizing impact, Mosbacher urges future leaders to give their all in making the world better.

Rising Tuition Sparks $1.65 Trillion Student Debt Debate" at the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business explores solutions for growing student loan burdens. Experts discuss factors behind surging tuition, and loan forgiveness, and propose equitable strategies. The series aims to address economic challenges, attracting policymakers and scholars. Upcoming sessions feature prominent figures examining entrepreneurship and small business.