Alumni of the Robert H. Smith School of Business at UMD

DAR is on the road! The Smith Development and Alumni Relations team traveled to Bloomington, Indiana to meet with 13 of the 14 B1G Business Schools for an annual business school development conference hosted by the Kelley School of Business at IU.

From the court to the corporate world, Abby's mastering it all!

When Abby Meyers, MiM ’23, transferred to UMD for her final year of college basketball eligibility, she wasn’t just chasing her hoop dreams—she was creating a game plan for a successful business career.

Read the full story: https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/smith-profiles/nothing-net-career-gains-former-umd-basketball-star

🚧 Van Munching Hall is getting a makeover! Dean Konana is reimagining learning spaces for world-class business teaching and learning.

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Smith's Online MBA is still accepting applications! Merit scholarships up to $20,000 are still available for students entering the program in Fall 2024.

Reach out to our admissions team to learn more: https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/programs/online-mba?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=rhs_amt_professional_social-media-ad_in-feed-ad_240701&utm_content=marcomm_amt_240701_professional

At the Smith School, we’ve transformed online education by supporting our Online MBA with state-of-the-art technology and world-class experts in business and research. Not only can our approach set you apart, it can also help you develop into a highly marketable, highly skilled business leader.

Applications are being accepted until June 29!

Visit https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/programs/online-mba

Smith Business Magazine Summer 2024 issue is here! Swipe to get a glimpse of our cover story "All in on AI: How the Smith School is Preparing Leaders for the Future of Work."
To read the full story, visit https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/news/all-in-on-ai

Our top-ranked Online MBA program, led by globally influential faculty, offers flexibility while providing the same academic rigor as our internationally recognized on-campus MBA programs.

Applications are being accepted until June 29!

Visit https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/programs/online-mba

Ready to graduate but not ready to leave Smith? Take advantage of waived application fees, and get started on your journey toward a business master's degree today.

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Happening tonight!!
🔗 https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/finance-grand-challenges

What is the future of small businesses and startups? Join us May 7 for the final event in our spring 2024 Finance Grand Challenges Speaker Series, “Entrepreneurship and Small Business”. Guest speakers U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, whose programs helped save many small businesses during the pandemic, and Linda McMahon, former administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, lead the discussion.
Visit https://brnw.ch/21wJ5WQ to register.

The most recent installment in Smith’s Finance Grand Challenges Speaker Series put student loan forgiveness under the microscope. The event presented a candid, nonpartisan discussion on the pros and cons of student loan forgiveness and offered an examination of why these loan balances have grown.

Smith’s next Finance Grand Challenges Speaker Series event is happening May 7! Registration is still open.

To read more from this week's Smith Brain Trust, visit: https://brnw.ch/21wJ8o9

What is the future of small businesses and startups? Join us May 7 for the final event in our spring 2024 Finance Grand Challenges Speaker Series, “Entrepreneurship and Small Business”. Guest speakers U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, whose programs helped save many small businesses during the pandemic, and Linda McMahon, former administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, lead the discussion.
Visit https://brnw.ch/21wJ5WR to register.

Get ready for an unforgettable Black Alumni Weekend at UMD, happening THIS weekend!

Join us for a lineup of exciting Smith events, including the Young Alumni Panel (current students are invited!) and an Alumni Networking Reception.

Hurry, registration ends this Wednesday! Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect and celebrate with fellow alumni. See you there!
Visit: https://brnw.ch/21wICm5

UMD's new Business Doctoral degree has specializations in Information Systems or Marketing. Join us for a lunchtime virtual info session on Tuesday, April 9, 12 noon - 1 p.m. Register today and learn more about the Smith DBA at https://brnw.ch/21wIrbh.

It’s all happening at ! On Saturday, April 27 join us to connect with a diverse community of enTERPreneurs, spanning from undergraduates to graduates, alumni, and working professionals. Spin a wheel, make a deal, and enjoy treats, gifts, and prizes while they last!

https://brnw.ch/21wIpfh

How did your team fare on MLB Opening Day?

Amiel Sawdaye '99, senior vice president and assistant general manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, enters the year focused on helping his team return to the World Series. Already a three-time champion as a member of the Boston Red Sox front office, the information systems alum encourages students interested in careers in sports to identify how each class they take can contribute to that goal.

"It's really important to take advantage of every class you can because you never know which one will have a profound impact on your career."

Read the full story:

Scoring Position: Alum Reflects on Career as an MLB Executive | Maryland Smith Amiel Sawdaye's remarkable journey from baseball fanatic to World Series-winning executive with the Arizona Diamondbacks is a testament to passion and perseverance. Armed with a degree from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, Sawdaye’s transition from corporate life ...

SignDesk, founded by Krupesh Bhat, MBA '05, was recognized as the "Bootstrapped SaaS Startup of the Year" at the prestigious SaaSBoomi Awards, the largest SaaS community in India.

Congratulations!

Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland

The most recent installment in Smith’s Finance Grand Challenges Speaker Series put digital currency under the microscope, focusing on “Digital Assets and Fintech.”

To read more from this weeks Smith Brain Trust, visit https://brnw.ch/21wId8B.

Should student loans be forgiven? Why have loan balances grown so large? Join us April 2 to learn the pros and cons of student loan forgiveness with subject matter experts Sandy Baum, who writes and speaks extensively on college access, student aid policy and student debt, and Diane Jones, who led the development and implementation of federal higher education policy under two U.S. presidents.

Visit https://brnw.ch/21wHPSG to register.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed on yesterday. Your generous donations have made a direct impact on Smith School scholarships, clubs, and organizations. We extend our heartfelt thanks and truly appreciate your support.

2024 is here! 🎉 One small gift today can make a huge impact for current and future Smith students.
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Check out all the prizes, challenges and more happening throughout the day: https://brnw.ch/21wHBC6

One week away from the second Finance Grand Challenges Speaker Series!

Register today: https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/finance-grand-challenges

Finance Grand Challenges Speaker Series | Maryland Smith Finance Grand Challenges is a new speaker series that brings heavy hitters in the world of finance to Smith. Our extraordinary lineup of speakers includes White House appointees, Treasury Department officials and others who hold impressive positions in government and private industry, including a nu...

Thank you to Business Master's alumni Jason Fang, Kalvin Li, Jiaxin Liu, Maurice Andrew Malcolm, and Rahil Pereira for coming back to Van Munching Hall last week for the "Getting and Acing the Interview" alumni panel and lunch with current students. Also, thank you to Suzanne Tencellent with Blend360 for joining the panel and providing the recruiter perspective.

As we continue to celebrate Black History Month at Smith, join us in highlighting some more wise words of our exceptional alumni.

How will people pay for things in the future? Find out how the payment system is evolving in a timely conversation on digital assets and fintech with seasoned executives from Circle, the largest and most widely used stablecoin network in the United States, and Riot Platforms, who owns and operates North America’s largest Bitcoin mining facility as measured by developed capacity.
Visit https://brnw.ch/21wHg7d to register.

is March 6! Save the date to support students and faculty and bring fearless ideas to life. 🐢 go.umd.edu/smithgivingday

The Terrapin Club 30 Under 30 Class of 2024 includes eight Smith alumni and one business minor graduate. Congratulations on your well-deserved recognition. You make all of us at the Smith School proud!

⭐ Jasmine Crooks '16
⭐ Brittany McCoy '16
⭐ Joseph (Avi) Kozlowski '17
⭐ Saron Bizuayehu '18
⭐ Benjamin Taragin '19
⭐ Rick Mikulis '19
⭐ Ketki Chauhan '20
⭐ Bradley Polkowitz '23
⭐ Trey Huff, CMNS ’19, Business Minor

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wH77k

Honoring Black History Month at the Smith School—where diversity fuels excellence.✨

Join the Smith Alumni Board! Are you interested in making a lasting impact on the Smith School and the alumni community? If so, submit your application, or nominate a fellow Smith graduate, to join the Smith Alumni Board (SAB) today! The purpose of the Smith Alumni Board is to promote the Robert H. Smith School of Business and make its alumni network the most distinguished network of global business leaders by fostering vibrant life-long alumni relationships between the Smith School, alumni and students.

Nominations are open and must be submitted by Feb. 23. If interested, complete the SAB Board Member Nominations & Application Form to submit your application or nomination.

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Finance Grand Challenges, hosted by Michael Faulkender, Dean's Professor of Finance, features prominent speakers from finance, including White House appointees, Treasury officials, and respected scholars. The series begins on February 12 with a non-partisan discussion on crucial fiscal issues like social security and national debt, coinciding with the upcoming release of the Congressional Budget Office's 10-year budget outlook.

📍 University of Maryland, Van Munching Hall, Frank Auditorium
⏰ 6 - 7:30pm

Register: https://brnw.ch/21wGDdw