LTU President Tarek Sobh named one of Michigan’s Inspiring Leaders by Corp! Magazine
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Lawrence Technological University President Tarek M. Sobh, PhD, has been named one of Michigan’s Inspiring Leaders by Corp! Magazine in a special edition published in December 2025. The recognition highlights 102 leaders across the state for their leadership, influence, and contributions to Michigan’s business and civic landscape. Sobh is one of only […]
Catalyst for Change
LTU Chemistry Student Alyssa Redge Transforms Scholarships Into Innovation SOUTHFIELD, MI — Most college students spend their first year figuring out where they belong. Alyssa Redge, 20, spent her time in a research lab. As a freshman chemistry major at Lawrence Technological University two years ago, Redge wasn’t waiting for permission, prerequisites, or perfect timing. […]
The Note That Powered Robofest
It wasn’t an email. It wasn’t a memo. It wasn’t a strategic plan. It was a handwritten note: three names at the top, a single question in the middle, and a quiet challenge at the end. Written in 1999, that note helped launch Robofest and reshaped how Lawrence Technological University inspires young innovators around the […]
LTU graduate student pioneers AI breakthroughs in robotic surgery through global research collaboration
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — From Kazakhstan to Southfield, a Lawrence Technological University graduate student is helping redefine precision in robotic surgery through cutting-edge artificial intelligence research with real-world clinical implications. Daulet Kaldybek, a LTU master’s student in electrical and computer engineering, is emerging as a leading contributor to advanced AI-driven surgical imaging. Through LTU’s 3+1 international […]
Systems Built to Last
LTU Researcher Yukthakiran Matla’s Goal Is Sustainability, Not Attention or Trends Yukthakiran Matla builds systems for sustainability. As a software and AI systems developer, her work melds precision with empathy, where technical rigor meets a deep respect for the people who rely on what she builds. Her mission: Create intelligent solutions designed to grow in […]
‘Her legacy will live on’
Respected, trusted Lawrence Tech VP Linda Height passes away at 73
Linda Height, whose 22-year career at Lawrence Technological University was marked by the evolution of LTU to a residential university, significant new graduate programs, the reintroduction of intercollegiate sports, significant campus construction, and its emergence as a research doctoral university, passed away December 12, 2025, at age 73. Height joined LTU in 2004 as vice […]
Hands-On Leadership
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — When Roger L. Harrison first walked into a woodshop at Denby High School in Detroit, he didn’t realize it would spark a lifelong passion for building and problem-solving. “My interest and love for woodworking started as a young man,” he said. “I went to a woodshop class, and I’ve loved it ever […]
Southfield and LTU to Celebrate Inaugural LTU Day Sept. 19
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., – Lawrence Technological University (LTU) and the City of Southfield will host the inaugural LTU Day in Southfield on Friday, Sept. 19. This citywide celebration is bringing together students, alumni, employees, residents, and local businesses to honor LTU’s innovation, heritage, and strong community partnership. The centerpiece of LTU Day will be a groundbreaking ceremony […]
Lawrence Technological University Celebrates Transformative Success of MICUP Second-Year Program
Lawrence Technological University (LTU) proudly celebrated the second year of the Michigan College/University Partnership (MICUP) program on August 8, 2025, marking a transformative milestone in its mission to expand opportunities for community college students. Hosted by LTU’s College of Arts and Sciences, under the leadership of Dean Nelson, this year’s event highlighted remarkable growth, collaboration, […]
Empowering Future Innovators: UPREP STEM Exploration Day at LTU
Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators: UPREP High School STEM Exploration Day at LTU served as a vibrant extension of the Hidden Figure Scholars program—an initiative launched by Lawrence Technological University to promote equity and excellence in STEM education. Building on the program’s mission to uplift and empower students in science and technology fields, this […]
