Prominent lawyer, son of LTU alumnus and major donor, to speak at Commencement
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Lawrence Technological University will conduct its 99th Commencement exercises Saturday, Dec. 6, featuring remarks by a prominent attorney whose father, an LTU alumnus, rose to CEO of a major industrial company. The day will include two ceremonies—one at 10 a.m. for the LTU Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business and Information Technology, […]
LTU chapter of National Academy of Inventors features local patent office leader
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—A veteran official from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will keynote a Wednesday, Nov. 5 “Lunch and Learn” meeting of the Lawrence Technological University chapter of the National Academy of Inventors. Marilyn Nash, interim assistant regional director and regional outreach officer for the Midwest Elijah J. McCoy Regional Outreach Office of the USPTO, […]
Smart Move: LTU’s CoBIT brings artificial intelligence into the business classroom
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Lawrence Technological University’s College of Business and Information Technology is expanding its commitment to emerging technologies, innovation, and industry relevance with the launch of a new Undergraduate Certificate in AI for Business. The nine-credit program prepares students to harness the power of artificial intelligence, data, and digital tools to drive smarter business decisions and enhance career […]
LTU wins $2M NSF grant to launch scholarships and support for future STEM leaders
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 2, 2025—Lawrence Technological University has been awarded a $1,998,226 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (NSF S-STEM) program for a new initiative, I-CAAN: Fostering Confidence, Academic Achievement, and Networking to Strengthen the STEM Workforce. Focusing on critical national needs, the award provides $1.44 million in […]
LTU Promotes Lilian Crum to Interim Dean, College of Architecture and Design
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Lawrence Technological University announces the promotion of Lilian Crum, MFA, to interim dean of its College of Architecture and Design after serving as associate dean since 2022. Crum joined LTU in 2013 as adjunct professor, and became senior lecturer in 2014, assistant professor of design—tenure track and director of graphic design in 2016, and […]
Breaking Barriers: LTU Graduate Ziyad Meshaal’s Journey from Adversity to Advocacy
Southfield, Mich. – Ziyad Meshaal, a May 2025 computer science graduate from Lawrence Technological University (LTU), transcended resilience, perseverance and innovation, overcoming the challenges of blindness from his early life in Iraq to transform adversity into advocacy for accessibility. Born blind in Iraq, Meshaal faced severe limitations because of scarce resources for people with disabilities. […]
Chemistry Meets Inspiration: LTU’s Shannon Timmons to Deliver Keynote Address at Crockett Midtown Graduation
Southfield, Mich. — Shannon Timmons, PhD, a distinguished professor of chemistry and chair of the Department of Natural Sciences at Lawrence Technological University, will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine’s graduation ceremony. The event is scheduled to take place on May 30, 2025, at 6 p.m. […]
Lawrence Technological University to host infectious disease modeling expert Jane Heffernan for annual Walker L. Cisler Lecture
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Lawrence Technological University will host its annual Walker L. Cisler Lecture on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, featuring guest speaker Jane Heffernan, professor of applied mathematics and York Research Chair in Mathematics of Immunity and Infectious Disease at York University in Toronto, Canada. A leading infectious disease modeler, Heffernan advises governments on global health strategies. […]
Lawrence Tech launches two groundbreaking, fully online programs in health sciences and business administration
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has announced the launch of two innovative, fully online doctoral degree program, the Doctor of Health Sciences (DHS) and the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). Officials at LTU, a nationally renowned, technologically focused, and comprehensive doctoral university, said the new programs reflect LTU’s long-standing commitment to advancing knowledge, leadership, and innovation through […]
Lawrence Tech again named a Military Friendly School
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University announced that it has earned the 2025-26 Military Friendly School designation from Viqtory, a Coraopolis, Pa.-based, disabled-veteran-owned company focused on linking military veterans and the employers that want to hire them. Viqtory publishes several military- and veteran-focused magazines and websites. Officials at Viqtory say Military Friendly is a standard that measures an organization’s commitment, […]
