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UrduAssociate Professor of Logistics Management Phil Evers at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is available to speak on the supply chain impacts of the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. His primary research concentrates on exploring methods…
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Study: Gender Bias Negatively Influences Ratings for Female-led Films
Study shows male audiences, compared to female audiences, rate films with a woman in the lead role lower than male-led films, and they disagree more on their quality.
Tech Layoffs Signal ‘Feeling Economy’ Shift
UMD Smith expert explains the wave of tech job layoffs as a sign of a broader, labor market shift to where “humans need to recalibrate and capitalize on strengths beyond pure intelligence—like intuition, empathy, creativity, emotion and people skills.”
When Firms Internalize Political Stigma
Study shows the 2017 ‘Unite the Right’ rally in Charlottesville stigmatized local employers and prompted a tactical, “pro-diversity” shift in recruiting.
Biden Administration’s Executive Order on AI: UMD Experts Available on Implications for Industry, Academia
Experts at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business are available to discuss the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI). The order “will deploy numerous federal agencies to monitor the risks of artificial intelligence…
LLNL leads initiative to advance muon-based imaging
Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) are working to change the speed of muon-based imaging with a new initiative called Intense and Compact Muon Sources for Science and Security (ICMuS2).
Icelandic Women’s Strike: Gender Pay Gap Expert Available
Gender pay equity researcher Margrét Vilborg Bjarnadóttir, PhD, at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is available to extend the discussion related to tens of thousands of women in Iceland striking on October 24, 2023, to…
UMD Smith, Montgomery College Initiate Pathway to a Business Analytics Masters
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is collaborating with a regional community college for a unique pathway to a business analytics master’s degree to help meet a growing demand for professionals in that field.
UMD Smith Ramping up MSIS Student-Company Engagement to Spur Technology-Based Business Solutions
The Robert H. Smith School of Business has launched a push to engage companies with its information systems graduate students to spur technology-based business solutions
How a Repatriation Tax Challenge Before SCOTUS Could Upend the Tax Code
Samuel Handwerger describes implications of Moore v. United States, a case before the Supreme Court that challenges the Mandatory Repatriation Tax provision of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Why the UFC-WWE Merger is a One-Two Marketing Punch
Marketing professor Mary Beth Furst explains why TKO has reason to believe that both WWE and UFC can complement each other to grow the overall market of viewers in the combat sports and entertainment space.
UMD’s Justice for Fraud Victims to Host Business Fraud Prevention Seminar
Speakers representing federal and local law enforcement will discuss the latest financial fraud tactics against businesses, and practical counter methods, in a free event in College Park, Md., Nov. 3, 2023
Applications Open for UMD Smith’s New Online Master of Science in Management Studies
First cohort begins fall 2023 in a program open to applicants from any academic background and professionals in any industry seeking a time- and cost-efficient means to develop their foundational business skills.
Enterprise Risk Consortium Forthcoming from UMD Smith
Risk management expert Clifford Rossi to lead initiative targeting risk practitioners in response to evolving climate change events and recent bank failures.
UMD Smith Names Michael Hoffmeyer as Dingman Center Managing Director
Michael Hoffmeyer will lead a center integral to the University of Maryland’s high ranking for undergraduate entrepreneurship studies.
Pursuing Work-Life Balance Isn’t a Want, It’s a Need for Success
UMD Smith expert gives five keys for supervisors and workers to enhance their approach to work-life balance.
UMD Smith Launching Doctor of Business Administration Program
A new Doctor of Business Administration Program is targeting working professionals with curriculum tracks in information systems and marketing.
FDIC Takeover, JP Morgan Acquisition of First Republic: Risk Management Expert Available
Risk Management expert Clifford Rossi at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business can comment on the factors and implications surrounding the FDIC takeover of First Republic Bank and subsequent sale of the bank to JPMorgan Chase Bank. Rossi…
UMD Smith’s Michael Faulkender on Navigating the Debt Ceiling
Michael Faulkender, Dean’s Professor of Finance at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, says: “The fundamental issue is that the federal budget is on an unsustainable path. However, Congress must raise the debt ceiling. Default cannot occur…
Workplace Negotiation Workshop March 9-10 in Washington, D.C.
UMD Smith faculty experts Vijaya Venkataramani and Rellie Derfler-Rozin will lead participants through experiential exercises and real-life simulations covering a broad spectrum of workplace negotiation situations in a workshop-based professional certificate course.
Join in Building the Evidence to Support Consuming Beneficial Live Microbes in Yogurts and Other Foods
Food manufacturers can now enter data on the safe, live microbes in their products into a global database to support a recommended amount for the diet.
University of Maryland’s Smith School and the Deloitte Foundation to Fund Scholarships for Students Pursuing a Fifth-year Master’s Program in Accounting
Maryland’s Smith School of Business and Deloitte Foundation have launched a scholarship program to support a racially and ethnically diverse student population and help strengthen the pipeline of diverse CPA talent.
Citi’s Q4 Profit Decline: Former Citi Risk Exec Clifford Rossi Available
Risk expert Clifford Rossi at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is available to discuss the factors and implications of Citi’s Q4 decline in net profits by more than 21% from a year ago, as the bank sets aside more…
When the Award Goes to… Someone Else
Study shows non-winning nominees for company awards initially lose motivation but eventually become more responsive collaborators than prior to the awards being announced.
Study Identifies Six Ways Companies Can Drive Environmental, Social Change
A University of Maryland business school study produces a framework for understanding how companies across industries can generate meaningful, measurable improvement in environmental and social performance.
Student Loan Forgiveness on Ice: Insights for Borrowers
Accounting lecturer and tax expert Samuel Handwerger at the University of Maryland examines the Biden Administration’s stalled student loan forgiveness program and gives advice for borrowers for the latest repayment pause period.
Risk Lessons from FTX
UMD Smith professor Clifford Rossi, who saw the subprime meltdown from the inside of Citi, WaMu and Countrywide leading to the 2008 financial crisis, dissects the FTX collapse from a risk management perspective.
US Housing: Smith Expert Breaks Down the Gloomy Forecast
Clouds are on the horizon for U.S. housing, says UMD Smith’s Clifford Rossi. He examines key variables to determine whether “we’re looking at a Cat 5 hurricane or merely a steady rain.” He says anticipate the latter.
Speak Out Act: Researcher Behind the Legislation Available
Management professor Evan Starr at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, whose research was a source for the Speak Out Act, is available to discuss the impetus for bill to nullify nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases in…
Will ERC Equal PPP In Terms of Fraud?
With the IRS warning about “ERC mills” – third parties improperly advising businesses to claim the employee retention credit, UMD’s Sam Handwerger explains Congress’ shifting guidelines, “less-than-scrupulous consultants” and a newly bolstered IRS as “a perfect storm” for exposure of ERC fraud.
For Retailers, the Holiday Shopping Season Looks Lackluster
University of Maryland marketing expert Jie Zhang explains why retailers don’t have high hopes for bright sales numbers this holiday shopping season.
UMD Smith Experts Comment, Available on Elon Musk Eliminating Twitter’s ‘Days of Rest,’ Remote Work
In addition to mass layoffs, Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition reportedly includes elimination of the company’s “Days of Rest” — monthly days off for employees to recharge — and work-from-anywhere policies. Experts at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School…
UMD Smith Unveils Military Veteran Fellows and Scholars Program for Full-Time MBAs
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business has announced a new Military Veteran Fellows and Scholars Program for full-time MBAs.
The Venture Capital Landscape Is Changing, and Perhaps Not for the Better
Newly published findings suggest entrepreneurs are changing the way they evaluate venture capitalists and often are deciding to work with new VCs rather than established ones.
UMD Smith Expert Weighs in on Market and Financial Implications of an Elon Musk Buyout of Twitter
With Elon Musk’s offer to proceed with a $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, Clinical Professor of Finance and stock market expert David Kass at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business says: “It now appears that Musk will…
UMD Smith and Deloitte Launch Initiative to Expand AI Study and Outreach Opportunities
A “Deloitte Initiative for AI and Learning,” an artificial intelligence (AI) research initiative, will be based within UMD’s Smith School and enable Smith and Deloitte to continue their collaborations at the forefront of cutting-edge research and emerging technology.
UMD Smith Summit to Showcase Business Graduate Programs
Olympian turned entrepreneur Dominique Dawes is keynote speaker for a showcase of graduate degree programs offered by the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.
Maryland Smith Increases Flexibility in Relaunch of Online Master’s in Business Analytics
Maryland Smith will increase flexibility in its Online Master’s in Business Analytics program for early-to-mid-career professionals by replacing synchronous class sessions with “both asynchronous learning and periodic touchpoints with faculty.”
$1.34 Million Grant Reinforces Maryland Smith’s Center for Global Business
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business will focus funding from the U.S. Department of Education on companies’ post-pandemic resilience, competitiveness.
Elon Musk’s Irony: Bots, the Impetus to Abandon His Twitter Deal, Have Propelled Tesla
Maryland Smith’s David Kirsch, who is researching pro-Tesla Twitter bots, describes the irony in Elon Musk’s stated reason for moving to abandon his $44 billion Twitter purchase agreement.
Musk’s Buyer’s Remorse and Potential Deal Outcomes
Elon Musk’s move to abandon his $44 billion offer to buy Twitter is less about bot traffic and more about Musk’s buyer’s remorse for agreeing to too high a purchase price, explains Maryland Smith finance expert David Kass
Maryland Smith’s Blockchain Business Imperative Open for New Cohort
Launched in January 2022, the six-week synchronous online certificate program starts again July 11, 2022. It focuses on blockchain and its potential economic impact across industries. It’s also designed to help leaders identify how blockchain can enable them to innovate and drive growth in their businesses.
Mitigating Drug Shortages via a Quality Management Rating System is Viable: New Study
A “quality management maturity” (QMM) rating system for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities is viable toward reducing drug shortages and increasing medicine availability, according to research by risk management expert Clifford Rossi at the University of Maryland.
Commercializing Juneteenth: UMD Marketing Expert Available, Comments
Clinical Professor of Marketing Henry C. (Hank) Boyd III at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is available to expand on his cautionary advice, below, for brands attempting to commercialize Juneteenth. While observed by some African…
‘Maryland Business Adapts’ Speakers and Itinerary Set, Spaces Available
Maryland Smith will showcase Maryland-based exporting companies that have demonstrated resilience through the ongoing pandemic. The event also will connect participants and their companies to resources to compete globally.
What Elon Musk’s Move Means for Stakeholders
Maryland Smith’s David Kass gives three takes on what Elon Musk’s Twitter deal means for stakeholders of Twitter and Tesla.
Social Capital is a Key Driver of Small Business: New Study
Why do small businesses exploit business opportunities better in some areas than others? Maryland Smith researchers show that local social capital (trust, cooperation level among residents) strongly predicts loan uptake after controlling for close-by bank branches, income and education.
Webinar: A Scientist’s Take on Climate Models and Risk Management Applications
In the week following COP26, University of Maryland experts Tim Canty (Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science) and Clifford Rossi (Center for Financial Policy) will give insights on the latest IPCC climate change report and its implications for risk managers.
Complex U.S. Immigration System Limits Entrepreneurship, Innovation
A growing body of research conducted by leading U.S. scholars finds immigrants positively impact entrepreneurship, innovation, investment, and knowledge transfer while restrictive federal immigration policies negatively impact the U.S. economy and American workers. Rajshree Agarwal, the Rudolph Lamone Chair in…
Expert Available To Discuss Biden’s Child Care Policy Proposal
BALTIMORE — President Joe Biden’s social spending package that continues to be negotiated includes a proposal to make child care free for lower-income families while families earning up to 150 percent of their state’s median income pay less than 7…