Smith School Students Equip Maryland Legislators with Key Insights on Earned Wage Access
Graduate students at UMD’s Smith School, led by finance professor Liu Yang, analyzed Maryland’s earned wage access market and presented findings to lawmakers, influencing policy on financial regulations and highlighting the real-world impact of academic research and experiential learning.
Student Fund Managers Deliver $494K Grant to Smith
Smith students manage nearly $12 million across three funds—among the largest student-run programs nationwide. Their strong performance enabled a record $494,000 grant to the school this year, showcasing real-world investing experience and exceptional career preparation.
Experiential Learning by the Numbers
Now in its third year, Smith’s Office of Experiential Learning expanded real-world opportunities through alumni and industry partnerships—engaging 255 companies and facilitating hundreds of capstone projects, live cases, classroom coaching sessions and more across 214 classes in 2024–25.
Smith School Student Funds Make Gains Amid Year of Market Uncertainty
Smith students manage nearly $12 million across three investment funds, gaining real-world experience in equity analysis and portfolio management. Their returns, decisions and teamwork prepare them for top roles in finance after graduation.
Experiential Learning Class Uses Thought Leader Support and Real-world Clients to Prepare Students
Master’s in Management students tackle real-world business challenges in Roy Thomason’s experiential learning class, partnering with companies like MLB and ServiceNow to develop solutions. The project-based course builds skills in leadership, strategy and teamwork while preparing students for professional success.
Smith School Launches Groundbreaking Report on Logistics Tech Investment
A new report from the Smith School, led by adjunct professor Geoff Milsom, offers first-of-its-kind transparency into logistics service provider tech spending on AI and robotics. Developed with students and alumni, it invites broader industry participation for future editions.
Smith School and Utrecht Students Brew Up International Export Plans for Beer Brands
Students from the Smith School and University of Utrecht collaborated in a course led by Professor Amna Kirmani, developing export plans for RavenBeer and La Trappe while gaining real-world experience in cross-cultural teamwork and international marketing challenges.
10 Career Tips From Silicon Valley Terps
Students in the QUEST Honors program explored Silicon Valley over Spring Break, pitching at Meta, visiting top tech firms, and networking with alumni. Highlights included winning Meta’s competition, touring Google and Nuro, and bonding over Bay Area adventures.
Experiential Learning Abroad: Smith Students Transform Their Design Perspectives in Spain
Smith School students explored design thinking in Spain through hands-on experiences, from paella-making to site visits at iconic landmarks. Led by Professor J. Gerald Suarez, the short-term abroad course fostered creativity, innovation, and a global perspective on problem-solving.
Lessons Beyond Borders: Short-Term Study Abroad 2025
Smith School students participated in short-term study abroad programs across the UAE, U.K., Italy, Thailand, Singapore, Portugal, and Morocco. Led by faculty, these experiences provided firsthand exposure to global business practices, emphasizing finance, technology, sustainability, and international market dynamics.