Larry Smith: empowering students to reach their full potential for 45 years

Celebrating the lasting impact of a À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ educator whose guidance, curiosity, and mentorship have shaped generations of entrepreneurs and innovators.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

This week,ÌýÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ NewsÌýshines a spotlight on Professor Larry Smith, who marks a remarkable 45-year milestoneÌýof teaching at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ. Over four decades, Smith has become a pillar of the university’s entrepreneurial spirit, helping build its reputation for innovation, risk-taking, and real-world relevance.Ìý

Smith says it’s the students, colleagues and shared curiosityÌýthat have kept him at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ. His goal, he emphasizes, has always been more than to teach — it’s to help people think differently and act with purpose.Ìý

Please join us in celebrating this extraordinary milestone! For 45 years, Larry Smith has helped generations realize their potential, build meaningful ventures, and change the world.Ìý

Professor Larry Smith giving a lecture
University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Library. Special Collections & Archives. Larry Smith Archives. UWA1-87-0024-31-92-10-30.

University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Library. Special Collections & Archives. Larry Smith Archives. UWA1-87-0024-31-92-10-30.

University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Library. Special Collections & Archives. Larry Smith Archives. UWA1-87-0024-32-93-06-15.

University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Library. Special Collections & Archives. Larry Smith Archives. UWA1-87-0024-32-93-06-15.