Welcome to a New Academic Year
Welcome to the 2021-2022 academic year. This year, those words are particularly heartfelt. To our freshman and sophomore classes, to our master’s students and to anyone else who is coming to campus for the first time, welcome. And to our junior and senior classes, and to our other returning students, welcome back. It’s so good to see you.
Climbing the Ladder, Making a Difference Along the Way
From the earliest days of her professional life, working as a business analyst for JPMorgan Chase, Sherika Ekpo, MBA ’09, was determined to keep one goal in mind: to ascend in her career, making a difference in every step.
Maryland Smith MBA Internship Podcast with Ramana Sriwidya at GlaxoSmithKline
In this edition, first-year MBA Ramana Sriwidya shares with us what it's like to work as an MBA intern at GlaxoSmithKline.
Maryland Smith MBA Internship Podcast with Laura Hayes at Ford Motor Company
In this edition, first-year MBA Laura Hayes shares with us what it's like to work as an MBA intern at Ford Motor Company.
Fortune Ranks Smith MBA, OMBA Among Best in U.S.
Maryland Smith’s Online MBA and Full-Time MBA programs are among the best in the country, according to a new ranking published by Fortune Education. Smith’s OMBA was listed as No. 6 in the United States in 2021. The highly acclaimed program also places among the top 10 in rankings from U.S. News & World Report and the Financial Times. Meanwhile, Maryland Smith’s flagship Full-Time MBA program ranked as No. 26 in the country in 2021, according to Fortune Education.
Maryland Smith Grads Among Poets & Quants MBAs to Watch
Two full-time MBA graduates, Maria Herold and Rachel Loya, from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, are among Poets & Quants MBAs to Watch – Class of 2021.
Join us to learn more about the Center for Social Value Creation's Impact Consulting Fellowship (ICF)! This event is a wonderful opportunity to hear the experiences of past ICF participants, as well as ask any questions you may have regarding the program. ICF aims to connect cross-functional student teams (composed of Undergraduate, Masters, and MBA students) with impact-driven companies and organizations to provide pro-bono consulting services.
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Maryland Smith New Grads Among Class of 2021 Best & Brightest MBAs
Jasmine Snead, Virginia Pierrie Selected by Poets & Quants as Among World’s Top 100 Graduating Full-Time MBAs
Mayer Fund Reaches Milestone
It’s been a tough year to make predictions in financial markets, but Maryland Smith MBA students have been up to the challenge. In the 12 months beginning April 2020, Maryland Smith’s team of Mayer Fund full-time MBA students helped the fund outperform the S&P 500 by 14.79% and grow it to roughly $7 million through appreciation and investment decisions.