Smith Day is an annual tradition celebrating the strong Smith community of alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Join the Smith community on Thursday, November 12, 2020, for a virtual Smith Day that will include interactive activities, opportunities to show why you are #UMDSmithProud and opportunities to connect with fellow Smith Terps.
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Learn about the Smith School's PhD programs.
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Representatives from the Smith School will participate in the Virtual DocNet Recruiting Forum. The forum will have a video simulation of a panel session where we will give a brief overview of business doctoral programs and the application process.
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Celebrating Our Spring 2020 Graduates
While we can’t celebrate in person this spring, the University of Maryland is committed to honoring the accomplishments of our resilient graduates! Tune in on Friday, May 22, 2020, at 1 p.m. to watch the university's virtual commencement ceremony live followed by the Smith School's virtual commencement.
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Smith Day Goes Virtual
Maryland Smith Terps came together, virtually, this week to celebrate being part of the Smith community during the fourth annual Smith Day.On Thursday, students, faculty, staff and alumni from College Park, Smith’s regional campuses and around the world tuned in virtually for the daylong festivities.
Swim, Bike, Run
PhD student turns her diagnosis into motivation Lauren Dahlin knows that big goals are best achieved a step at a time. It’s something she’s learned as a PhD candidate and triathlete, living with type 1 diabetes. Dahlin was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2017, when months of incorrect diagnoses landed her in the emergency room. Finally having a definitive diagnosis was a relief, but it came with an understanding that her life would change forever.
Maryland Smith Joins Big Ten B-Schools to Increase Pipeline of Diverse Faculty
Business schools from the Big Ten universities are teaming up to increase diversity in their PhD programs. Rebecca Hann, assistant dean of doctoral programs and accounting professor, is leading the charge at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. The effort aligns with a long-term goal for Smith faculty and for the university, one that has taken on new emphasis since President Darryll Pines took the helm in July 2020 and declared a commitment to creating an inclusive, diverse campus environment a top priority.
Prabhudev Konana Is Named Dean of Robert H. Smith School of Business
The University of Maryland has named Prabhudev Konana, Ph.D., Dean of the Robert H. Smith School of Business, effective January 2, 2021. In this role, he will lead Smith in its mission to create knowledge, promote an inclusive learning environment that fosters intellectual discovery, and equip current and future leaders to assess complex problems and deliver innovative solutions.