Gov. Whitmer appoints Lawrence Tech President Dr. Tarek Sobh to Michigan Education Trust Board
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Dr. Tarek Sobh, president of Lawrence Technological University, to the Michigan Education Trust (MET) Board of Directors, representing the interests of private colleges across Michigan. Dr. Sobh’s term begins July 1, 2026, and runs through December 31, 2029, succeeding Richard Pappas. “I am honored to serve on the Michigan Education Trust Board and support efforts that […]
Centrepolis Accelerator Secures $6M Federal Appropriation to Reshore Defense Supply Chains and Scale Michigan Hardtech Businesses
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University announced today the receipt of $6 million for the Defense Hardtech Accelerator in 2026 to bolster Michigan’s defense industrial base and reduce reliance on foreign-sourced materials. The investment, made possible with the support of U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin, comes through a Cooperative Research […]
Earn college credit in high school through LTU summer dual enrollment classes
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University will again this summer offer high school students the chance to earn college credit through three different dual enrollment courses for students in Michigan. The courses will be offered during LTU’s Summer 2026 semester both online and in-person at LTU’s Southfield campus. The cost of each course is $500. The courses begin […]
Mastering the New Rules: Applying Technology for Business Success
Technology is the primary driver of organizational competition. AI, automation, analytics, and cybersecurity now define how we manage risk, price products, and enhance customer experiences. At the Lawrence Technological University College of Business and Information Technology (CoBIT), leaders transition from simply adopting tools to achieving strategic alignment. Successful organizations treat emerging technologies as enterprise-wide capabilities […]
A Smarter Defense Against Workplace Violence
Health care organizations nationwide are rethinking how they prevent and respond to workplace violence. That national conversation will unfold virtually on Thursday, February 26, from noon to 1:30 p.m. EST, when patient safety leaders from across the country convene for a Safe Table dedicated to advancing practical, measurable solutions. Led by the Healthcare Violence Reduction […]
Love solving problems? Build a better future with an engineering career
Some people see complexity and back away. Others lean in. They see a system that does not quite work, a challenge with no obvious answer, a future that needs to be reimagined. That instinct is the foundation of engineering today. Not just solving problems, but asking better questions and solving the right problems in ways […]
Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University Receives $750,000 grant from the Erb Family Foundation to Launch Michigan Sustainable & Resilient Supplier Program to Fortify Michigan and Domestic Manufacturing
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.–Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has officially launched the Southeast Michigan Sustainable & Resilient Supplier Program, a strategic initiative designed to safeguard the state’s manufacturing base and strengthen national industrial stability. Supported by a $750,000 grant from the Erb Family Foundation, the program provides small-to-medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) with the technical expertise and resources […]
Future Engineers Put Theory to Practice at LTU’s ‘Engineer for a Day’
Southfield, Mich. (Feb. 13, 2026) — What does it really feel like to be an engineer? Lawrence Technological University gave high school students a firsthand experience during its immersive Engineer for a Day event on Feb. 13. Students stepped into LTU labs and learning spaces to experience hands-on challenges, explore cutting-edge technology, and soak up […]
Engineering the Curve
How a 14-Year-Old BME Prodigy Is Applying LTU’s Theory and Practice on His Way to Medical School — and Helping People At an age when most students are just beginning high school, Abrahim Jalil, 14, is already a Biomedical Engineering (BME) student at Lawrence Technological University. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, to immigrant parents from […]
LTU professor earns national prize in journalism education
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — A Lawrence Technological University professor has won a national prize in urban journalism studies. Yidong “Steven” Wang, PhD, is the winner of the 2026 Gene Burd Award for Research in Urban Journalism Studies, given by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication and the Urban Communication Foundation. The award recognizes Wang’s […]