Join us Wednesday, March 11, at 6 p.m. for the Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series featuring Bill Fishlinger ’71, CEO and chairman of Gramercy Risk Holdings. A pioneer in public sector risk, Fishlinger helped transform New York state’s approach to municipal insurance and risk management.

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.

In collaboration with the Smith School’s Fashion Business Association and International Business Association, the third event of the Careers Crossing Borders series this year will showcase global fashion professionals who will share their career journeys, essential skills for success, and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in the field. 

After the panel, join mini roundtables for small-group conversations where you can ask questions, gain practical insights, build connections, and explore potential career opportunities in global fashion. Pizza will be served.

Join the Center for Global Business and Erik Peterson, managing director of Kearney’s Global Business Policy Council, for a discussion on Kearney’s latest report, World in Flux: Global Wildcards 2026–2031, as part of the Distinguished Speakers in International Business Series.

Peterson will explore five major trends expected to shape the global economic landscape from 2026 to 2031. Topics include:

How is research used in industry? Come learn from those who have this experience and explore potential career paths.

Hosted by the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets, the event will feature a pizza dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by a panel discussion from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Ed Snider Center, SBLF and HXA host “A Constructive Dialogue on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict,” featuring Dr. Harel Chorev and Samer Sinijlawi, fostering fact-based discussion and mutual understanding.

In today’s uncertain economic climate, "business as usual" is not a strategy for individual or organizational success. We invite you to join us for a high-impact discussion with Dr. Michael Faulkender, former Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, as he addresses the most pressing market and financial forces affecting businesses today.

Upcoming in the Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series, Dan Ives, managing partner and senior equity research analyst at Wedbush Securities and University of Maryland MBA alumnus, will discuss trends in the technology sector, including electric vehicles and disruptive technologies.

Debate on banning DEI programs featuring Jason Riley and Rick Banks, moderated by Carine Hajjar. Hosted by UMD Smith School and Steamboat Institute, Oct. 28, 2025. Free, open to public, registration required.

Join the Center for Global Business, MAPIT Alliance, MD-Ireland Trade Commission, Diageo, and other partners to learn about opportunities in the Irish and EU market, investments in Maryland’s lighthouse sectors, and programs and funding to support Maryland companies.