Our fifth Veteran Business Insights Panel will explore lessons learned and insights from veterans with experience in entrepreneurship through acquisition.
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Join us for our next VBIP, featuring representatives from Gallo, McCormick, and the University of Florida’s Department of Sports Management. They will be sharing expert insights on navigating today’s changing economy.
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Maryland Veteran Small Businesses Owners Honored During 3rd Annual Event
The University of Maryland’s Smith School hosted the Maryland Veterans Small Business Week Celebration in College Park, honoring 12 veteran-owned businesses statewide for excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation and community service during National Veterans Small Business Week 2025.
Veteran Enrollment Soars at the Smith School
Smith’s MBA veterans benefit from strong community, mentorship, and dedicated programs. Students Alexandra Pogany and Charles Castelly lead initiatives, while alumni Ryan McCarthy and Jim Bell credit Smith with transforming military experience into leadership and sustaining a vibrant veteran network.
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.
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.
Smith’s Brendan Dunne Draws Prestigious Tillman Scholarship
After a distinguished military career, Brendan Dunne is now a 2024 Tillman Scholar, recognized for his leadership and impact in various fields. A Doctor of Business Administration candidate at the Smith School, he focuses on tech startups and national security.
Gaining the Confidence to Pursue ‘Big Dreams’
Tony Danko, MBA ’15, has always known he wanted to start his own company. He knew an MBA from the Robert H. Smith School of Business would help him with his dream.