The Smith School is growing, but its classes are shrinking. Next semester, the Smith School will cut some of its core class sizes to make discussions more intimate and understandable for students. Finance and Management and Organization will undergo changes. These introductory classes, which are usually comprised of about 180 […]
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Ravens President visits Van Munching
During a speech in Van Munching Hall last Tuesday evening, Baltimore Ravens President Dick Cass compared his enterprise with “any other medium-sized business.” Speaking to a full house in Frank Auditorium, Cass outlined some of the business challenges the National Football League franchise faces. “Right now we’re 30 miles from […]
SUSA officially recognizes Business Law Society
The Smith Undergraduate Student Association (SUSA) recently voted to recognize the Business Law Society (BLS) as a student organization, giving the group a chance to broaden their goals and appeal to more students. Because of SUSA’s vote, BLS can gain more recognition with law firms and governmental agencies, as well […]
Merry news for retailers
Government data released Nov. 24 suggests that the economy may be showing new signs of life. According to the figures, consumers are spending more and earning more, and companies are laying off fewer workers and reporting increased profits. Consumer spending was up 0.4 percent in October, up from a 0.3 […]
CP Cookies cures the munchies
A new business in town, CP Cookies, has become popular among college students with its late-night delivery of goodies. Two roommates – Corey Kaminsky and David Birenbaum – devised the idea for CP Cookies. Birenbaum’s talent for baking and Kaminksy’s need for a part-time job fused to bring about the […]
Marketing Fellowship helps students gain experience by designing marketing campaigns
Every summer, students of different majors intern at various companies. Some make money, some don’t. Some are searching for experience or a resume booster. But many find themselves performing menial tasks that have little to do with their future careers. But what if students could actually get authentic experience while […]
Chinese tea time on Route 1
Soft lighting, low music, a sleek design, and ingredients specially imported from Taiwan set Ten Ren’s Tea Time Inc. apart from other Chinese restaurants on U.S. Route 1. When visitors walked through the door, servers greeted them with lightly worn menus featuring almost 70 types of tea, an assortment of […]
SUSA to hold elections on December 6
The Smith Undergraduate Student Association (SUSA) is holding its annual elections Dec. 6, to replace all its top positions. While SUSA experience is recommended for anyone who wants to run for a position, some positions are open to anybody. SUSA is a student-run organization that supports the Robert H. Smith […]
Smith School MBA program ranking plummets in recent rankings
The Robert H. Smith School of Business’ full-time MBA program dropped 16 spots in Bloomberg Businessweek’s ranking, released last month. The Smith School is ranked No. 42, down from the No. 26 ranking it held two years ago. The results were based on a review done in March, in which […]
Students model the do’s and don’ts of business attire at the “Project Business Wear” fashion show
The Smith School Women’s Society (SSWS) held an educational and interactive fashion show in Tyser Auditorium Nov. 16, during which students modeled business-casual and professional attire. Phi Chi Theta and the Business of Fashion Society co-hosted “Project Business Wear,” according to SSWS Co-President Emily Pearson. The show, which started at 6 […]