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Harry Smith Says Goodbye To NBC News After 12 Years: “I Have Nothing But Gratitude”


Harry Smith is moving on. After 12 years at NBC News, veteran correspondent Smith is leaving the network to begin teaching at his alma mater.

After 12 years at NBC News, veteran correspondent Smith is leaving the network and will begin teaching at his alma mater this fall. Smith received an emotional farewell send-off Friday from Today show anchors Hoda Kotb, Craig Melvin, Sheinelle Jones, Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie. Smith said he plans to return to his alma mater, Central College, in Pella, Iowa, to teach a course “on curiosity” in the fall.

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