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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Smith School has a new display to recognize members of the Flagship Society—donors who have made $250,000+ in lifetime contributions. These visionary supporters play a pivotal role by endowing scholarships, professorships and innovative programs. They are also supporting new and renovated facilities, and making other strategic investments to help cement Smith as a global leader in business education.