2nd Annual Cohort Pickleball Event 🎾
Our first community event of the semester, bringing the cohort together through connection and friendly competition!
Our sophomores are officially settling into life in London 🇬🇧✨
Orientation helped them get to know their neighborhood, and now that MGT is underway with Dr. Rittenhouse, they are already exploring iconic sites like the Churchill War Rooms. This semester is just getting started, and we are so excited to watch it unfold.
GLS alumni, drop your best London advice for our sophomores in the comments below 👇
#WHYGLS from senior Marketing major, Kylie Johnson!
“The Greg and Lisa Smith Global Leadership Scholars program has allowed me to grow past what I even thought was possible while I’ve been in college. The program has helped shape me into a globally competent business leader through the London study abroad experience and guest speaker events. Most importantly my “Why GLS” is the network of people that GLS has blessed me with. From business leaders to faculty and my own cohort members, GLS has created everlasting change in my life, and I will forever be grateful for its impact on my college experience!”
All cohorts had the privilege of hearing Sonal Patel, Former CMO and VP of Marketing Small Business at Verizon and President of The Executive’s Exec, speak on her journey from college into her professional career.
We extend a huge thank you to Sonal Patel for taking time to share her experience and expertise!
#WHYGLS from junior Supply Chain Management major, Kiersten Shern!
“I love GLS because of the amazing community it’s given me and the chance to study abroad. Getting to live in another country and experience new things with such a great group of people has been one of my favorite parts of college. The memories and friendships I’ve made through GLS are something I’ll never forget.”
🎉 Calling all Smith GLS Alumni! 🎉
We would love to invite you back to campus for the Smith Global Leadership Scholars Alumni Homecoming during UT’s Homecoming Weekend!
📅 Friday, November 14, 2025 📍 Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee
Reconnect with fellow alumni, meet current GLS students, and bring your families along for a day of connection before the Vols take on New Mexico State!
Larry Pratt (HCB, ’73), chairman and CEO of First Savings Mortgage Corporation, the largest mortgage company in Washington, D.C., recently spoke to our @smith_gls honors and MBA students. He shared his journey, emphasizing the importance of leadership character and honesty, as well as, investing in the potential of the people you hire. #HaslamEngaged
Nothing better than a Saturday on Rocky Top! 🧡🏈 We loved having our GLS students and their guests on campus for the annual Fall Family Weekend Tailgate before cheering on the Vols against UAB!
