LTU Cisler Lecture to examine health effects of the chemicals people produce internally

SOUTHFIELD—The “exposome” is a scientific term for the sum total of all chemical exposures a person might receive, and their effects on health. But the outside world isn’t the only place a person might be exposed to chemicals that could affect health. There’s also the “endogenous exposome,” the effects of the chemicals that the human […]
LTU conference to study GamerGate 10 years later; world-class speakers coming

SOUTHFIELD—A decade ago, the online controversy that became known as “GamerGate” exposed an ugly streak of misogyny and homophobia in the online gaming community. Ten years later, what have we learned? How have things gotten better? What challenges remain? A major national conference will be held in September at Lawrence Technological University to help answer those […]
Design expert Plowright to present LTU Presidential Colloquium April 19

SOUTHFIELD—Philip Plowright, department chair and professor in the Department of Design in Lawrence Technological University’s College of Architecture and Design, will present the Presidential Colloquium at LTU’s 12th annual Research Day Friday, April 19. Each year, an LTU faculty member is selected to present the colloquium, based on the depth and excellence of their research […]
Save the date for LTU Research Day April 19; Design expert Plowright to present Presidential Colloquium

SOUTHFIELD—Philip Plowright, department chair and professor in the Department of Design in Lawrence Technological University’s College of Architecture and Design, will present the Presidential Colloquium at LTU’s 12th annual Research Day Friday, April 19. Each year, an LTU faculty member is selected to present the colloquium, based on the depth and excellence of their research […]
LTU to offer March 28 program on April 8 solar eclipse, public viewing

SOUTHFIELD—The Great American Eclipse of 2024 will take place Monday, April 8. And members of the public, along with the Lawrence Technological University community, can learn more about the eclipse in a free program at LTU on Thursday, March 28. “Eclipse 2024—And Before And After” begins at 7 p.m. March 28 in the Marburger Auditorium, […]
LTU’s College of Business earns accreditation extension from AACSB

SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s College of Business and Information Technology has earned a five-year extension of its accreditation by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Founded in 1916, AACSB is the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools. Only 6 percent of the world’s 16,000 institutions of higher learning offering business […]
Michigan’s Poet Laureate to hold presentation at LTU Feb. 13

SOUTHFIELD—Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer will hold a presentation Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 12:30 p.m. at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield. The event will be held in the Marburger Auditorium in LTU’s Science Building (building 7 at www.ltu.edu.map). The event is free and open to the public. Comer grew up in Detroit and graduated from Communication and […]
Gaming festival ‘LTUX’ returning to Lawrence Tech April 27

SOUTHFIELD—The LTU Expo, or LTUX—a celebration of gaming culture, anime, cosplay and more—will once again take over the Southfield campus of Lawrence Technological University on Saturday, April 27. Events begin at 10 a.m. and continue throughout the day, with most activities ending at 6 p.m. LTUX is free and open to the public. Jose Gonzalez-Belmonte, […]
LTU names founding dean of new College of Health Sciences

Mary C. Schutten SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has named the founding dean for its fifth college, the College of Health Sciences. Mary C. Schutten will assume office on May 1. LTU Provost Richard Heist had been serving as interim dean of the college since its establishment in July 2023. Schutten was previously executive vice president and provost […]
Stay curious and you’ll make magic, LTU Commencement speaker tells grads

SOUTHFIELD—Curiosity can be risky, and even dangerous. But it’s also the key to success and solving life’s mysteries. That was the word Saturday from award-winning author and journalist Charles Fishman, who spoke to nearly 200 graduates and their families at Lawrence Technological University’s Fall 2023 Semester Commencement, held at LTU’s Don Ridler Field House. Lawrence […]