New Research Reveals 17 Ways Construction Executives Can Save Lives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ted Coutilish Vice President of Communications Yellow Flag Productions 734.320.7981 International study outlines clear, evidence-based actions for leaders to reduce job-site fatalities. SOUTHFIELD, Mich., September 10, 2025 — Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the U.S., with a fatality rate more than five times the national average. Now, new […]
LTU Professor Scott Shall, alumnus Breck Crandell receive 2025 AIA Detroit Award for architectural design
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Scott Shall, professor of architecture in Lawrence Technological University’s College of Architecture and Design, and Breck Crandell, who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture at LTU in 2013 and 2015 respectively, have received the 2025 AIA (American Institute of Architects) Detroit Chapter award for architectural design. The 2025 AIA Detroit Architectural Honor Award […]
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 […]
The future of AI in art and design is topic of Sept. 25 Lawrence Tech event at DIA
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 2, 2025—Lawrence Technological University’s College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) will present an innovative event exploring the intersection of AI technology and design on Sept. 25, 2025, during Detroit Month of Design. A unique panel discussion titled “Designing with Intelligence: An AI Collection of Speculative Objects,” will be held from 5:30 to […]
LTU’s Jay Jessen named STEM Director of the Year 2025 by Education Technology Insights
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Lawrence Technological Universityis proud to announce that Jay Jessen, director of LTU’s Marburger STEM Center, has been named STEM Director of the Year 2025 by Education Technology Insights, a leading industry publication recognizing innovation and leadership in education. The award honors Jessen’s transformational approach to inclusive, hands-on STEM learning, which has already reached more […]
LTU welcomes Quan Thai as Assistant Professor of Architecture
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Lawrence Technological University welcomes Quan Thai as tenure track assistant professor of architecture in its College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) beginning this month. Quan Thai is a licensed architect with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) and Ordre des Architectes du Québec (OAQ) and founder of Never Only Architecture. He was most recently […]
LTU welcomes Thomas Prevost as Executive-in-Residence in College of Architecture and Design
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Lawrence Technological University welcomes Thomas Prevost to the new position of Executive-in-Residence and Associate Professor of Practice of Design in its College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) beginning this month. As Executive-in-Residence, Prevost will teach and lead the development of the Mobility Concentration within the Product Design program. He is also owner/principal of TSP […]
LTU’s Construction Safety Research Center and MIOSHA join forces to elevate workplace safety across Michigan
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 20, 2025—The Lawrence Technological University Construction Safety Research Center (CSRC) joined the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) in a formal alliance signing ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 19 on LTU’s Southfield campus. The three-year agreement positions CSRC as a proactive leader in workplace safety and health, advancing MIOSHA’s mission to protect the […]
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, […]
LTU again among nation’s best colleges in The Princeton Review
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has again been listed among the nation’s top colleges and universities by the academic publisher Princeton Review. LTU is included in “The Best 391 Colleges 2026 Edition,” the company’s annual list of top colleges and universities in the nation, now available at bookstores and online. The Princeton Review chose the 391 colleges […]
