University of Maryland School of Public Policy

Marcus Ervin joins DCHFA as Senior Vice President, Multifamily Lending and Neighborhood Investments

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has named a new Senior Vice President of Multifamily Lending and Neighborhood Investments (MLNI), Marcus Ervin.

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  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) has named a new Senior Vice President of Multifamily Lending and Neighborhood Investments (MLNI), Marcus Ervin.
  • As Senior Vice President, Ervin will oversee DCHFA’s MLNI division, serve as chief underwriter, and is responsible for developing business opportunities and managing the Agency’s predevelopment construction pipelines.
  • “I'm delighted to join DCHFA in championing high-quality housing opportunities for the District’s residents while paving the way for new business opportunities,” stated Marcus Ervin, SVP, Multifamily Lending and Neighborhood Investments.
  • Prior to joining DCHFA, Ervin served as the Director of Development at the Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) of Montgomery County.

Business Fraud Prevention Seminar Forthcoming from UMD, Prince George's County

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. , Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital age-infused financial crimes against businesses are the focus of a free, single-day seminar forthcoming from Justice for Fraud Victims (JFV) at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business in cooperation with the Prince George's County Police Department's Financial Crimes Unit.

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  • , Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital age-infused financial crimes against businesses are the focus of a free, single-day seminar forthcoming from Justice for Fraud Victims (JFV) at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business in cooperation with the Prince George's County Police Department's Financial Crimes Unit.
  • The seminar, Business Fraud Prevention, takes place 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at the College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 3501 University Blvd., E. Adelphi, Md.
  • Postal Inspection Service and Federal Trade Commission, along with counterparts from UMD Smith and Prince George's County, to give insights for students and professionals across business and criminology fields.
  • The seminar will explore the latest financial fraud tactics against businesses and practical counter methods, says JFV director and Smith Accounting and Information Assurance Lecturer Samuel Handwerger .

BGL Welcomes Scott Mattson and Michael Magruder; Establishes Technology Vertical

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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BOSTON and NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Managing Directors Scott Mattson and Michael Magruder and the establishment of a new Technology vertical. The creation of the Technology team and its planned build-out further expand the firm's ability to provide exceptional advisory services to leading middle-market companies.  

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  • BOSTON and NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Managing Directors Scott Mattson and Michael Magruder and the establishment of a new Technology vertical.
  • BGL is committed to building out a leading Technology vertical with additional hires.
  • Scott, based in Boston, will serve as Head of BGL's Technology vertical.
  • Prior to joining BGL, Michael led the industrial software vertical at Madison Park Group, a software-focused investment banking firm.

UMD Smith Experts Assess Drug Manufacturing Risk from Natural Hazards

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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They produced a risk assessment database covering 6,000-plus manufacturing -- pharmaceutical and other -- facilities registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Their findings show tornadoes as the third biggest exposure for these facilities, with riverine flooding another significant risk -- more than hurricanes, coastal flooding and wildfires.

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  • They produced a risk assessment database covering 6,000-plus manufacturing -- pharmaceutical and other -- facilities registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
  • Rossi, with Smith MQF students Matthew Rumrill and Harini Mantripragada, analyzed the domestic drug manufacturing sites via the FDA's Drug Establishments Registration Site database in conjunction with data from FEMA's National Risk Index .
  • The latter includes risk ratings for 18 different natural hazards and assigns an overall risk rating for each census tract and county in the United States.
  • the natural hazards with the largest number of sites in high-risk areas, in order, are "lightning," "winter weather," "tornado," "strong wind" and "ice storm;"

UMD Smith Now Offers January Start Date for MS in Information Systems Program

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is adding a January 2024 cohort start date for its Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS).

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  • , July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is adding a January 2024 cohort start date for its Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS).
  • Application deadlines for the added January start date in the 30-credit program are Sept. 1 and 29, Oct. 15 and Dec. 15.
  • The focus areas, Zur says, "provide students with a more-specialized education within the information systems field, targeting multiple skills relevant to specific job roles."
  • To register for these free sessions and for complete MSIS program information, go to the Master of Science in Information Systems website .

Large Bipartisan Majority Approves US Military Aid to Ukraine

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A bipartisan majority of seven-in-ten voters favor the US continuing to provide significant military aid to Ukraine to help in their ongoing war with Russia, according to an in-depth study by the Program for Public Consultation together with the Center for International and Security Studies at the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy.

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  • Continuing to provide military aid to Ukraine, including military equipment, ammunition, training and intelligence, was favored by 69%, including 55% of Republicans, 87% of Democrats and 58% of independents.
  • The sample was large enough to enable analysis of attitudes in very Republican and very Democratic districts based on Cook PVI ratings.
  • In both very red and very blue congressional districts, equally large majorities (71%) favored continuing military aid.
  • A bipartisan majority of 73% approved of this move, including 63% of Republicans, 86% of Democrats, and 64% of independents.

Ban on Stock Trading for Members of Congress Favored by Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Overwhelming bipartisan majorities favor prohibiting stock-trading in individual companies by Members of Congress (86%, Republicans 87%, Democrats 88%, independents 81%), as well as the President, Vice President, and Supreme Court Justices (87%, Republicans 87%, Democrats 90%, independents 82%) according to an in-depth survey by the Program for Public Consultation (PPC) at the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy.

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  • While criticism of Members of Congress trading stocks while in office has been present for some time, the issue was given new life with accusations of Members making lucrative purchases of pharmaceutical stocks based on insider information on Covid-19 vaccines.
  • Legislation to prohibit any stock trading in individual companies among Members was introduced in 2022 ( S. 3494 , S.1171 , S. 439 , H.R.
  • 1138 , H.R.2678 ), as well as a ban on the President, the Vice President and the Supreme Court ( S. 693 , H.R.
  • "While the prospect of a stock trading ban is controversial within Congress, public support approaches unanimity," commented Steven Kull, director of PPC.

Applications Open for UMD Smith's Online Master of Science in Management (OMiM) Studies Program

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is accepting applications for its new Online Master of Science in Management (OMiM) Studies program.

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  • COLLEGE PARK, Md., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is accepting applications for its new Online Master of Science in Management (OMiM) Studies program.
  • The program is ideal for recent graduates from any academic background and professionals in any industry seeking a time- and cost-efficient means to develop their foundational business skills.
  • The 30-credit, $40,000 program costs as low as $25,000 with applicable scholarships and can be completed in 12 months.
  • "The program will position students to excel as leaders in any industry — especially those that require adaptability, creativity and quick thinking," says Associate Professor of Management and director of the program Rellie Derfler-Rozin .

Large Bipartisan Majorities Favor Prohibiting Sale of Property and Oil Reserves to Affiliates of Foreign Adversaries

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Large bipartisan majorities favor proposals that would prohibit the sale of US real estate and oil reserves to entities linked to foreign adversaries, including China and Russia.

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  • COLLEGE PARK, Md., July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Large bipartisan majorities favor proposals that would prohibit the sale of US real estate and oil reserves to entities linked to foreign adversaries, including China and Russia.
  • Concerns among Members of Congress over the US' economic relations with its adversaries, particularly China, have been on the rise.
  • This has been caused in part by increasing purchases of US agricultural land by Chinese companies; as well as the sale of US oil reserves to Chinese energy companies.
  • The sample was large enough to enable analysis of attitudes in very Republican and very Democratic districts based on Cook PVI ratings.

New Faculty Hire at UMD Smith Brings Expertise in Contextual Artificial Intelligence to Bolster MS and MBA Programs

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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"Balaji will strengthen our research and focus on developing future leaders in a changing world driven by artificial intelligence and grand challenges like AI bias and dis/misinformation," says Smith Dean Prabhudev Konana .

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  • "Balaji will strengthen our research and focus on developing future leaders in a changing world driven by artificial intelligence and grand challenges like AI bias and dis/misinformation," says Smith Dean Prabhudev Konana .
  • "His arrival not only bolsters our information systems faculty with a highly accomplished scholar and industry consultant, but also positions Smith's MBA and MS curricula to be transformational by contextualizing AI for the future."
  • Padmanabhan, Konana says, "will strengthen the already highly ranked MS in Information Systems, MS in Business Analytics, and online business analytics MBA programs, while influencing our portfolio of MBA programs."
  • Read more about the graduate and undergraduate programs at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.