Stephen M. Schanwald and Hon. Ryan D. McCarthy, MBA, to Speak at 2025 Commencement
Stephen M. Schanwald ’77 and Hon. Ryan D. McCarthy, MBA ’13, will deliver keynote addresses at the 2025 Smith Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement ceremonies, honoring decades of leadership in sports marketing, military service, defense policy, and public service.
Building Financial Literacy, One Terp at a Time
The University of Maryland’s new Financial Wellness Center empowers students with financial literacy through peer mentoring, classes, and events. Led by the Smith School, it centralizes resources on budgeting, investing, and financial planning, preparing students for real-world financial decisions with confidence.
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.
UMD Alumna Kim Rice DeGross Joins Smith As New Office of Career Services Assistant Dean
Kim Rice DeGross, University of Maryland alumna, has been appointed Assistant Dean of the Office of Career Services at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. She will focus on expanding employer partnerships to enhance career opportunities for Smith students.
Smith School Names Sanhai and Mehta as New Executives-in-Residence
Wendy Sanhai, EMBA ’09, and Anoop Mehta ’84, join the Smith School as Executives in Residence. They bring extensive business experience to mentor and develop partnerships, advancing educational initiatives in healthcare, consulting, and strategic planning.
Serving the Community Beyond Campus
Smith School faculty and students are dedicated to making a community impact, providing free forensic accounting for fraud victims, supporting small businesses, and offering business and entrepreneurship education to high school students in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
In Memoriam: Martin J. Gannon
Martin J. Gannon, professor emeritus of international management and business strategy at Smith and the College of Business Administration, California State University San Marcos, passed away on October 19, 2023.He published many academic books and articles and was awarded three senior Fulbright professorships. He received the International Landmark Award and was profiled in several publications, including the Who’s Who in Management Science.
Smith's Hidden Gem at Shady Grove
The undergraduate transfer program at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) in Rockville expands the reach and access of our top-ranked business school. Currently, Smith offers three high-demand majors at the Shady Grove campus: accounting, marketing and management.
Smith Community Memorializes OCS Assistant Director John Malone
John Malone (MS ’15), assistant director of graduate coaching at University of Maryland's Smith School of Business, died on May 20, 2024, at 57. He was celebrated for his enthusiasm, kindness, and dedication to student success.
Inaugural Terp-IS Award Honors MSIS Student Arjun Kaveti's Impactful Leadership
Meet Arjun Rao Kaveti, the inaugural recipient of the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) Terp-IS Award at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. Recognized for his exceptional leadership within the MSIS community, Kaveti's dedication to fostering collaboration and enhancing the student experience sets a high standard. Explore his journey and the transformative impact of the MSIS program on his career aspirations and community engagement.