Letter from the President

Dear Reader,

At Lawrence Technological University, every season brings new momentum, and this fall, that energy is palpable.

In this edition of “Beyond Boundaries,” you’ll discover stories embodying the spirit of innovation, creativity, and community that define LTU.

From the College of Architecture + Design’s collaboration with the Bailey Park Neighborhood Development Corporation to design and build a new community pavilion; to the College of Arts + Sciences computer science program shifting student learning from theoretical algorithms to practical, road-ready applications for autonomous vehicles; to the College of Health Sciences’ forward-looking initiatives during its inaugural year—our community continues to bridge theory and practice in transformative ways.

You will meet:

• New leaders such as Devesh Misra, PhD, dean of the College of Engineering, whose global expertise will advance interdisciplinary collaboration and research across our programs.
• Alumni such as Rosa Corsini, who demonstrates a passion for the human side of business, and Tiffany Brown for her leadership in making architecture diverse and representative.
• Blue Devil athlete Josh Ratusny, who represented the United States as a member of the USA Deaf National Volleyball Team at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan.
• Ziyad Meshaal, who overcame the challenges of blindness and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in computer science.

Lastly, you will learn about the College of Business + Information Technology’s launch of the new AI for Business Certificate, and the continuation of the Specs@LTU program that reflect LTU’s dedication to preparing students who can think strategically and adapt boldly in a rapidly changing world.

This has been a landmark year across our campus.

We celebrated record attendance at the 2025 homecoming, where alumni, students, faculty, and families came together to honor the Blue Devil spirit that unites generations. We also broke ground on our new softball field during the City of Southfield’s inaugural LTU Day, marking yet another milestone in our partnership with the city we proudly call home. Our first graduating class in the Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) program represents the next generation of healthcare professionals who blend precision, empathy, and innovation. Across our colleges, faculty and students continue to push boundaries—whether designing community structures, advancing biomedical modeling for safer artificial hearts and lungs, or developing new ways to integrate artificial intelligence into business and technology.

The impact of this work is reinforced by a wave of new investments and recognition.

LTU was awarded a $700,000 collaborative research grant with Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Georgia Tech to expand undergraduate research opportunities; received a $2 million National Science Foundation grant in the College of Arts + Sciences; and secured more than $2.8 million in mobility and innovation funding through Centrepolis. In addition, $2 million in support from Aramark is helping transform our student union and campus facilities, further enhancing the student experience. Our continued excellence has once again been recognized by The Princeton Review, which named LTU as one of the nation’s best institutions, a reflection of the collective commitment of our faculty, staff, and students.

As we continue to expand our high school dual enrollment and early college partnerships, deepen collaborations with industry, and create entrepreneurial innovation through Centrepolis and our research centers, our mission remains clear: to prepare graduates who are adaptive, inventive, and ethical leaders ready to define the future.

LTU’s impact can be felt in the laboratories where discoveries are made, in the communities where students build lasting change, and in the careers of alumni who exemplify professional excellence around the world.

Thank you for joining us in celebrating another remarkable chapter in LTU’s story. Together, we are building a university—and a future— beyond boundaries.

With gratitude,

Tarek M. Sobh, PhD, PE