The High Five: June 2025
Smith’s undergraduate program is thriving, with record enrollment, expanded experiential learning, and surging interest in new programs. A free AI certificate drew 17,000+ registrants, and student-managed funds returned nearly $500,000 to the school from $12 million in assets.
Moody’s Analytics Economist Delivers Keynote at SERC Advisory Council Meeting
Cris deRitis, deputy chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, delivered the keynote at the Smith Enterprise Risk Consortium Advisory Council meeting, offering insights on economic resilience, interest rates, consumer behavior, entrepreneurship, and geopolitical risks, advancing SERC’s mission of industry-academic collaboration.
The High Five: December 2024
We’ve had an incredible fall semester! From deepening connections with industry and government to celebrating student success and engaging alumni, the momentum is undeniable.
Stephen M. Schanwald Donates $8M to Launch the Schanwald Sports Management Program
The University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business is proud to announce that alumnus Stephen M. Schanwald ’77, former Executive Vice President of Business Operations with the Chicago Bulls and a trailblazer in sports marketing, has given an $8 million gift to establish the Stephen M. Schanwald Sports Management Program. The gift is part of a larger, $18 million commitment which also supports Maryland Athletics.
Smith School Earns No. 17 U.S. Spot in 2024 Financial Times EMBA Ranking
The Financial Times has ranked the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business Executive MBA program No. 17 in the U.S. and second in the D.C. area. This marks its fifth consecutive top-20 appearance, highlighting the program's excellence in executive education.
The High Five: October 2024
In October 2024, the Smith School welcomed its largest freshman class and over 700 new graduate students. Fourteen new faculty members joined, enhancing academic offerings, while MBA students achieved impressive returns managing the Mayer Fund.
Smith School Shines in U.S. News Rankings
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business ranks No. 23 overall and No. 13 among public schools in U.S. News' 2024 Undergraduate Business Program rankings. Notable specialty rankings include Information Systems, Supply Chain, and Management programs.
‘MBAs to Watch’ Features Smith Grads with Dual Analytics Degrees
University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business graduates Prathiba Pandiarajan and Aravind Srinivasan were featured in Poets & Quants’ “MBAs To Watch: Class Of 2024,” recognized for their leadership, academic excellence, and impactful contributions.
Smith IS Program Propels UMD to #1 in Computer and Information Sciences
The University of Maryland is ranked by The Chronicle of Higher Education as the top non-online producer of bachelor’s degrees in computer and information sciences, highlighting the strength of Smith’s IS program.
The High Five: June 2024
It’s summer, but we’re not taking a break at the Smith School. We recently launched the Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business, headed up by Balaji Padmanabhan. We’ve already got a lot going on in this area – from robust research and exciting new faculty hires, to new curriculum and hands-on learning, to community-wide programs.