SOUTHFIELD, Mich., – Lawrence Technological University (LTU) and the City of Southfield will host the inaugural LTU Day in Southfield on Friday, Sept. 19.
This citywide celebration is bringing together students, alumni, employees, residents, and local businesses to honor LTU’s innovation, heritage, and strong community partnership.
The centerpiece of LTU Day will be a groundbreaking ceremony at the Southfield Municipal Campus Softball Field, the future home of LTU Women’s Softball Team, followed by a community lunch.
“Lawrence Technological University is proud to call Southfield home, and LTU Day in Southfield reflects the deep ties between our university and this vibrant city,” LTU President Tarek Sobh said. “Together, we are building a future of innovation, education, and community engagement.”
City of Southfield leaders are equally excited.
“Southfield and LTU share a unique partnership that strengthens our community, our economy, and the university,” said Kenson J. Siver, Mayor of Southfield. “LTU Day is a chance for all of us to celebrate those connections and look ahead to even greater opportunities.”
To build momentum leading up to LTU Day, LTU and the City of Southfield are promoting several community activities:
About the City of Southfield
The City of Southfield, Michigan, is a premier business and residential community located in the heart of southeast Michigan. Home to more than 72,000 residents and over 100 Fortune 500 companies, Southfield is recognized as one of the region’s leading centers for commerce, education, and culture. With nearly 800 acres of parkland, a diverse population, and a thriving economic base, Southfield offers residents and businesses alike a dynamic and welcoming environment.
About LTU
Lawrence Technological University, www.ltu.edu, is one of only 13 independent, technological, comprehensive doctoral universities in the United States. Located in Southfield, Mich., LTU was founded in 1932, and offers more than 100 programs through its Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business and Information Technology, Engineering, and Health Sciences, as well as Specs@LTU, which offers communication training programs of the former Specs Howard School, and LTU’s growing Center for Professional Development. PayScale lists Lawrence Tech among the nation’s top 11 percent of universities for alumni salaries. Forbes and The Wall Street Journal rank LTU among the nation’s top 10 percent. U.S. News and World Report lists it in the top tier of best in the Midwest colleges. Students benefit from small class sizes and a real-world, hands-on, “theory and practice” education with an emphasis on leadership. Activities on Lawrence Tech’s 107-acre campus include more than 60 student organizations and NAIA varsity sports.
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