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

This week, Waterloo News shines a spotlight on Professor Larry Smith, who marks a remarkable 45-year milestone of teaching at the University of Waterloo. 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. 

Smith says it’s the students, colleagues and shared curiosity that have kept him at Waterloo. His goal, he emphasizes, has always been more than to teach — it’s to help people think differently and act with purpose. 

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.