Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland

We’re proud to celebrate the University of Maryland being recognized as the No. 13 public institution in the U.S. This achievement reflects our continued commitment to student success, groundbreaking research and meaningful partnerships that help address society’s grand challenges. Here’s to continuing to make an impact, together. ❤️🐢

UMD has been recognized as the No. 13 U.S. public institution according to U.S. News & World Report’s list of 2026-27 Best Global Universities! 🐢

The university sits among the top 4 percent out of more than 2,000 universities across 100 countries.

Programs in the Top 50 globally include: Geoscience, Meteorology and atmospheric sciences, Physics, and Space science.

Read more: go.umd.edu/2bxa

The Smith School was honored to host the Mid-Atlantic Association of Colleges of Business Administration (MAACBA) Conference, bringing together deans, faculty and administrators from business schools across the region.

Over three days, higher education leaders gathered in College Park to exchange ideas, share perspectives and discuss the future of business education amid rapid change. From AI and emerging technologies to evolving student needs and experiential learning, the conference showcased the value of collaboration in shaping what’s next.

Happy Birthday to our favorite turtle, Testudo! 🐢🥳❤️
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Congratulations to the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business Class of 2026!

The commencement ceremonies for both undergraduate and graduate students were held yesterday, with speeches from Eileen Chen ’26, Ruth Ati, OMBA ’26, Beatriz “Bea” Perez ’91, and Göran Espelund, MBA ’87. It was a day filled with celebration, inspiration and excitement for the future. As we send off our graduates, we are filled with pride and eagerly await to see the paths they will take in their futures.

Today is the day! Smith Terps, we are so proud of how far you’ve come and excited to see where you are headed. Congratulations! 🎓🐢

2PM - Undergraduate Ceremony
6PM - Graduate Ceremony

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A packed house gathered to hear Andrew Ross Sorkin last week, Co-Anchor, CNBC’s Squawk Box, Financial Columnist, The New York Times, Editor at large, Dealbook, talk about his latest book: 1929: The Inside Story of the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History.

From drawing parallels between 1929 and today’s economy to conversations around AI, Bitcoin, CEO interviews and ambition, Sorkin kept the audience engaged throughout the night. He also shared an important message for students: while learning to work with AI is essential, so is the ability to sit down with a pen, paper and your own thoughts to create something meaningful.

Clinical Professor of Finance David Kass helped bring Sorkin to the Smith School, drawing on previous interactions with him — including Sorkin’s October 23, 2025, talk at Politics and Prose in Washington and earlier exchanges at the 2009 and 2012 Berkshire Hathaway annual meetings.

Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026 🎓

The Robert H. Smith School of Business Commencement will take place at the Xfinity Center on May 19, 2026.

Undergraduate Ceremony: 2 PM
Graduate Ceremony: 6 PM

We’re honored to welcome distinguished alumni back to inspire our graduates:
Bea Perez ’91, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Communications, Sustainability & Strategic Partnerships Officer at The Coca-Cola Company, will deliver the undergraduate keynote.

Göran Espelund MBA ’87, Chief Investment Officer at Government Pension Fund Global (managed by Norges Bank Investment Management), will speak at the graduate ceremony.

Let’s celebrate this milestone together.