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 […]
LTU welcomes Carla Diana as new faculty member and director of product design
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Lawrence Technological University has announced the appointment of Carla Diana as Associate Professor of Design and Director of Product Design, effective Aug. 1, 2025. Carla Diana is a designer, author, and educator who explores how emerging technologies can enrich everyday life through hands-on product design and tangible interaction. As Director of Product Design and […]
Lawrence Technological University appoints Dr. Devesh Misra as Dean of the College of Engineering
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Bold leadership. Global impact. Relentless innovation. These qualities define Dr. Devesh Misra, who will begin as Dean of the College of Engineering at Lawrence Technological University on Sept. 1, 2025. Misra is a globally respected engineering leader, academic and visionary. He brings more than four decades of excellence in academic leadership, groundbreaking […]
LTU welcomes Gretchen Wilkins, PhD, RA, as new tenured faculty and chair of Architecture
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Lawrence Technological University has announced the appointment of Gretchen Wilkins, PhD, RA, as tenured Associate Professor of Architecture and Chair of Architecture, effective Aug. 1, 2025. Wilkins earned a Master of Architecture (M.Arch) from the University of Michigan. She holds both a PhD from RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) and licensure as […]
LTU’s new Master of Design and Technology degree prepares students for tech-based design careers of the future
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 28, 2025—Lawrence Technological University has introduced a new Master of Design and Technology (MADT) degree to widen the path of technology-based fields like game, graphic, interior, and product design. This hybrid master’s degree blends creativity with technological innovation. The Master of Arts in Design and Technology is a one-year, 30-credit graduate program […]
LTU master-level architecture students build pavilion for Detroit’s Bailey Park
SOUTHFIELD, July 17, 2025–Lawrence Technological University’s College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) announced its 2025 Master of Architecture Design Studio project in partnership with the Bailey Park Neighborhood Development Corp. A pavilion will be built in this east side Detroit park as an example of CoAD’s commitment to project-based and community-engaged learning. More than 60 […]
LTU Named a 2025-2026 College of Distinction
Southfield, MI, June 26, 2025 — In a higher education landscape often dominated by rankings and test scores, Lawrence Technological University has been recognized for what truly matters: a transformative undergraduate experience. For the 2025-26 academic year, LTU has been named a Colleges of Distinction, a designation awarded to schools whose commitment to engaged, experiential […]
