Lawrence Technological University

Three Lawrence Technological University students won first place in Passenger Experience and Innovations in Airport Terminal Design as part of the Airport Cooperative Research Program University Design Competition.  The competition challenges university teams to create practical solutions for airport needs, working with faculty advisers and industry professionals to assess feasibility and impact.…

Lawrence Technological University has announced the first group of recipients for its new I-CAAN scholarship program: Kate Beda, Aly Cherian, Kayla Coleman, Alissa Elias, Kelvin Lenox-Hickerson, Michael Morris, Leona (Lee) Santos, Aidan Watkins, Olivia Rochester, Nate Redge, Jaynae Pinder, and Rhianna Davis.   The scholarship supports academically talented students with financial need who are pur…

Michigan’s premier hardtech accelerator to guide 11–13 Japanese startups through U.S. market entry program rooted in the Midwest manufacturing core SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will deliver the 2026 Global Startup Acceleration Program (GSAP) Hard Tech Course, a structured initiative designed to…

LTU's CoAD is offering a new Architectural Specifications Certificate program, debuting in the fall 2026 semester. Designed to help fill the gap in this critical professional role within architecture, the Architectural Specifications certification will help architecture firms meet the needs of all built projects. The post LTU’s College of Architecture and Design Debuts Unique Architectural Specif…

SOUTHFIELD, MI—Master of Architecture students in Lawrence Technological University’s (LTU) College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) announce their 2026 Design Build Studio final project titled TRI-ARC. A Moment of Solace on Campus This year’s LTU Design-Build Studio centered on the design and construction of a shading pavilion located next to the south entrance of the […] The post Master-Level …

Accomplished architect, educator, and technology-focused leader to help guide the university’s next chapter of innovation, applied learning, and growth. SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Lawrence Technological University has appointed Karl Daubmann, FAIA, FAAR, as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective June 24, 2026. Daubmann has served as interim provost since May 2025 and succeeds  Richard …

President & CEO, U. S. Steel, David Burrit at the Detroit Economic Club, on March 12, 2026 Governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear at the Detroit Economic Club, on March 4, 2026 Liz Cheney & Jonathan Karl at the Detroit Economic Club, on October 22, 2024 The post Detroit Economic Club Photos appeared first on Lawrence Technological University .

SOUTHFIELD AND DETROIT, MI – Are you ready for some football? Watch the best high school football talent from across the state in the annual Detroit Shriners Children’s Michigan High School Football Coaches Association (MHSFCA) All-Star Game at 8 p.m. June 20, 2026, at Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Mich. Football enthusiasts, scouts, and fans of […] The post East Meets West: Mich…

LTU biomedical engineering graduate Taylor Huschke helped build an NSF-funded research device that could give scientists a clearer picture of vaping exposure, lung deposition and airborne nanoparticles When someone exhales after using an e-cigarette, what exactly goes into the air? How much of the aerosol stays in the lungs, how much comes back out, and […] The post What Are We Breathing? appeare…

LTU PhD student Rohith Rao Yannamaneni’s automation company aims to make manufacturing smarter without leaving people behind SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – The first time Rohith Rao Yannamaneni really watched a production floor, he did not see machines first. He saw people. They were doing the same motions over and over, through heat, noise and long shifts. […] The post Rethinking the Factory Floor appeared…

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Lawrence Technological University, in partnership with the Women Officials Network (WON) Foundation, will host Education for a Changing World: Innovation, Equity & Well-Being, an invitation-only forum bringing together educators, policymakers, students, and community leaders for a dialogue on the future of learning. The forum will take place Saturday, June 13, at 11 a.m. at LTU.…

Southfield, Mich. — Research activity at Lawrence Technological University has surged more than 540% since 2020, reflecting LTU’s growing role as an applied research and innovation partner for industry, government, entrepreneurs, and Michigan’s manufacturing economy. LTU’s Research and Development expenditures grew from approximately $1.5 million in 2020 to nearly $9.7 million in 2025, a sharp [……

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Lawrence Technological University has received official reaffirmation of accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the College of Health Sciences, extending the program’s CCNE accreditation for 10 years. “Receiving reaffirmed CCNE accreditation is a testament to the hard work of our faculty, staff, and stu…

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Lawrence Technological University media communications students did such a great job during the past semester that the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven, Mich., is inviting them back for a summer gig. Bringing The Great Lakes to The Classroom Kevin Walsh is assistant professor of practice and media communication program director. His longtime friend and fellow Detroit […] …

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—The Lawrence Technological University Self-Drive 2026 team “rACTor” from the university’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science won first place in the 33rd annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition’s Self-Drive Challenge, hosted May 29-June 1 on the campus of Oakland University. This year, 24 college teams registered in two performance challenges—Self-Drive for auto…

LTU’s Construction Safety Research Center turns safety research into job site prevention  SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — A missed excavation ticket can become more than a job site problem.  It can put workers, bystanders, and communities at risk. That was one of the central lessons from the Construction Safety Research Center (CSRC) meeting held on May 19 […] The post Safety Starts Before the Shovel appeare…

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—For the first time in its 28-year history, the Robofest World Championship will be held outside the United States. KwangWoon University will host the 2027 event in Seoul, South Korea, in May 2027. The decision was formalized on May 13 when Lawrence Technological University President Tarek Sobh and representatives from KwangWoon University signed a Memorandum of Agreement at LTU.…

SOUTHFIELD, Mich—Teams from Florida in the United States and Canada, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, Hong Kong, Mexico, Macau, Taiwan and more internationally, earned first-place awards at Lawrence Technological University’s 2026 Robofest World Championships, held May 14-16 on LTU’s Southfield campus.  Members of high school teams competed for scholarships from Lawrence Tech worth up to $80,000 over four…

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—The director of Lawrence Technological University’s interior design program won an award for one of the top three presentations at the recent 2026 Interior Design Educators Conference, in the category of Creative Scholarship. Sophie Yan, director of interior design and assistant professor of practice in the LTU College of Architecture and Design, won for […] The post LTU Interio…