This January, I had the privilege of being selected as one of 20 students to study in Australia for the Winter 2026 Mini Term. During this trip, I explored Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Sydney and Brisbane, Australia. Entrepreneurship and Innovation Study Abroad Cohort Entrepreneurship and Innovation Throughout the program, we viewed entrepreneurship and innovation firsthand at local Australian companies. We visited Inventia Life Science, Gate 7 Tourism, Earthfix Austral

Coming to the University of Tennessee as a Knoxville native and daughter of an alumna, I knew I wanted to make my college experience my own. When I heard about the Greg and Lisa Smith Global Leadership Scholars program, I immediately knew it was going to be the program that was the core of my college journey. I can confidently say I was right in my initial judgment. GLS Class of 2026 Cohort Smith Global Leadership Scholars The Greg and Lisa Smith Global Leadership Scholars pr

While in undergraduate school, I have held two marketing internships. Both roles offered valuable business experience and though they had a few similarities, they were also vastly different. Working at GDR Creative Intelligence in London, England and Clayton in Maryville, Tennessee further shaped my professional and leadership growth. GDR Creative Intelligence In the role of Trends Consultant Intern at GDR, I was tasked with researching trends primarily in retail and technolo