Smith Welcomes Largest Freshman Class Ever
The Smith School welcomed its largest-ever freshman class of nearly 700, a 17% increase from last year. At convocation, leaders, alumni, and peers encouraged involvement, growth, and exploration. Smith also welcomed new MBA, master’s, and doctoral students across programs.
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Poets & Quants Spotlights Smith’s Victor Su Among ‘MBAs to Watch’
Wei-Chi (Victor) Su, dual MBA/MS in Marketing Analytics student at UMD Smith, graduating December 2025, is named a Poets & Quants MBA to Watch. A former dancer turned aspiring product manager, he’s praised for leadership, curiosity, and collaboration.
The View from the Top: Smith Alumnus Takes On CFO Role At Iconic Seattle Landmark
Jeff Wallace, MBA ’98, is CFO of the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass. His Smith MBA, leadership lessons, and diverse roles at Boeing, Starbucks, and LexisNexis shaped his career, leadership style, and passion for continuous learning.
Technology is transforming business faster than ever. How do we keep up? Join this interactive virtual mock class, led by Jui Ramaprasad, Associate Professor of Information Systems here at Smith, to dive into real-world examples of digital disruption and learn how organizations can turn change into opportunity. We’ll explore the impact on business models, operations, and leadership, and give you a preview of how UMD Smith prepares future leaders to navigate disruption with confidence.
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Thinking about your next big career move? Join us for an inside look at the UMD Smith Full-Time MBA program. In this interactive session, we’ll go beyond the basics, exploring how our curriculum, career services, and tight-knit community come together to shape an MBA experience designed for impact. You’ll leave with a clearer picture of what life at Smith is really like and how our program can help you reach your goals.
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Thinking about your next big career move? Join us for an inside look at the UMD Smith Full-Time MBA program. In this interactive session, we’ll go beyond the basics, exploring how our curriculum, career services, and tight-knit community come together to shape an MBA experience designed for impact. You’ll leave with a clearer picture of what life at Smith is really like and how our program can help you reach your goals.
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Attend your first class at UMD Smith: Negotiation 101. A fan-favorite class, Professor Rellie Derfler-Rozin will introduce you to the science behind negotiations, dispel common misconceptions and give practical strategies for your next negotiation.
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Whether you're at the beginning stages of your MBA application or gearing up for upcoming MBA interviews, this event serves as your gateway to mastering the art of interviewing for the Full-Time MBA program. Don't miss this chance to learn how to stand out among applicants.
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Who better to talk about life as a FTMBA student than our current students themselves? Join current Full Time MBA students as they share their experience in the program and at UMD Smith. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions about UMD campus life, academics, clubs and all things MBA!
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