Smith School Celebrates Opening of Campus in Baltimore Peninsula

The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business celebrated the grand opening of its new campus in Baltimore Peninsula with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house on Tuesday. The new home of the Flex MBA program provides a modern learning environment designed to support professionals pursuing advanced business education while working full-time.

The event featured remarks from Smith School Dean Prabhudev Konana and Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank ’96, along with a reception welcoming students, alumni, faculty and members of the Baltimore business community. Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and UMD Senior Vice President and Provost Jennifer King Rice also made remarks; Sanjay Rai, who recently concluded his tenure as Maryland’s secretary of higher education, also attended.

The relocation from the UMD BioPark makes Baltimore one of three locations—along with Rockville (the Universities at Shady Grove) and Washington, D.C. (the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center)—where Smith operates its Flex MBA program, offering in-person, online and hybrid options.

“For more than two decades, the Smith School has delivered a nationally ranked MBA program in Baltimore, providing working professionals with rigorous business education and a vital pathway for regional leaders,” said Dean Prabhudev Konana. “As we open our doors at Baltimore Peninsula, we are entering an exciting new chapter—one that deepens our long‑standing commitment to the city and expands opportunities for the professionals, alumni and organizations that make this region such a vital part of Maryland’s economic future.”

The new campus includes classrooms with flexible layouts, group breakout spaces and a quiet lounge. Located on the third floor of Rye Street Market of Baltimore Peninsula, one of the city’s most dynamic business districts, it will strengthen connections between students and the industries shaping Baltimore’s future.

“Baltimore Peninsula gives our Flex MBA students a dynamic environment that mirrors the dynamic nature of the business environment,” said Rosellina Ferraro, associate dean for MBA programs at the Smith School. “This new space strengthens our ability to deliver a rigorous curriculum while deepening our connections with the companies and professionals who shape the region. It’s an exciting step forward for our students, our faculty, and our presence in Baltimore.”

The mixed-use waterfront development hosts a diverse array of major employers like Under Armour and CFG Bank, startups and innovation-driven companies including architectural design firm Ayers Saint Gross and tech and biosciences firm Longeviti. The campus is also conveniently located amid Baltimore Peninsula’s restaurants, entertainment and other waterfront amenities.

“Welcoming the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business to Baltimore Peninsula marks an exciting moment for the continued growth of this neighborhood,” said Chenire Carter, chief engagement strategist for the Baltimore Peninsula Partnership. “We’re thrilled to bring new energy, new faces and new opportunities into the community, and we look forward to the connections and collaborations that will emerge. This is exactly the kind of partnership that makes Baltimore Peninsula a hub for innovation, talent and shared progress.”

Learn more about the Smith School’s suite of specialty master’s and MBA programs tailored for working professionals at rhsmith.umd.edu/programs#mba-programs.