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 […]
LTU Alumnus and Former Advisory Board Member Jack Shubitowski Named One of Crain’s Detroit 2025 Notable Leaders in Finance

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 2, 2025 — Lawrence Technological University proudly congratulates alumnus and former College of Business Advisory Board member Jack Shubitowski on being named to Crain’s Detroit Business 2025 Notable Leaders in Finance list. The Crain’s Notable Leaders in Finance list honors financial executives who are excelling in their fields, giving back through mentoring, […]
LTU Honored for Innovative Undergraduate Engineering Programs

Southfield, MI, June 26, 2025 — Colleges of Distinction has proudly presented Lawrence Technological University with a 2025-2026 badge of distinction for Excellence in Engineering. This recognition reflects the institution’s dedication to preparing future engineers through a robust combination of theoretical foundations, hands-on experiences, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Having already earned its place as a nationally […]
LTU Earns Career Development Recognition from Colleges of Distinction

Southfield, MI, June 26, 2025 — Colleges of Distinction is proud to recognize Lawrence Technological University for its exceptional commitment to preparing students for lifelong career success. As a recipient of the 2025-2026 Career Development badge, LTU has demonstrated a clear dedication to helping students translate their college experience into meaningful careers. Earning a college […]
LTU Earns Business College of Distinction Honor for 2025-2026

Southfield, MI, June 26, 2025 — Lawrence Technological University has once again proven its commitment to preparing students for the demands of today’s global economy by earning national recognition as a 2025-2026 Business College of Distinction. This award is granted to schools whose undergraduate business programs balance classroom theory with real-world application, preparing graduates to […]
