Vet Ventures Into Finance
Smith MBA students and military veterans German Salazar, MBA ’25, and Charles Castelly, MBA ’26, leveraged the University System of Maryland’s Venture Fellowship to gain hands-on VC experience. Their shared journey highlights Smith’s strong veteran community and career-building opportunities in venture capital.
Smith School Holds 2nd Annual Event Honoring Maryland Veteran Small Businesses
The Smith School celebrated Maryland’s veteran-owned businesses during its 2nd Annual Veterans Small Business Celebration, recognizing 15 entrepreneurs for their outstanding contributions to local economies, innovation, and community impact across the state.
Join us to explore tactics, techniques and procedures to prepare & negotiate for your fair market value as a veteran pro.
The event will include a panel discussion among service-connected colleagues who have been on both sides of the interview table, followed by a live "Smurder Board" for volunteers to test their own Q&A performance for personalized risk-free feedback.
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Join us to celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week 2024 and honor veteran-owned enterprises creating jobs and making an impact in Maryland and beyond.
We will be joined by Maryland government, business, and university leaders to recognize 13 exemplary veteran-owned small businesses from every region of Maryland and honor all veteran entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals in attendance.
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A Military Police Officer’s Route to Business Consulting
C.J. Morgenweck, Online MBA ’22, built on his U.S. Marine Corps experience to enter the business world, guided by the Online MBA program and Career Services. Their support helped him secure roles at Thermo Fisher and North Rock Consulting through key connections and resources.
Smith School Dedicates New Veteran’s Memorial
The University of Maryland’s Smith School honored its military-connected community with the Smith Vets Memorial, recognizing 27 veterans who died in service, including three lost in the 9/11 Pentagon attack. The dedication occurred on September 11, 2023.
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Please join us to dedicate a new Smith Vets Memorial designed to remember and sustain our unique legacy of learning with past, present, and future members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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