Lawrence Technological University

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…

One of the most powerful moments in a student’s academic journey is when they begin to see themselves in their future. For Dual Enrollment High School students from Athens, that moment came to life as they entered the LTU Research Day poster exhibition. Standing alongside undergraduate researchers, presenting their own work within the same academic […] The post Dual Enrollment High School Student…

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…

SOUTHFIELD, MI – The Product Design program in Lawrence Technological University’s College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) has been awarded the prestigious ICFF WANTED “Best of Schools” Award at the 2026 International Contemporary Furniture Fair, surpassing 23 leading international design programs participating in the highly competitive Schools Showcase. Presented during New York Design Week, t…

An important advantage for design students at Lawrence Technological University’s College of Architecture and Design (CoAD) is the opportunity to learn from and work with faculty who have real-world experience and help solve real-world problems. Design students in the Design Declassified-sponsored studio last semester worked with Erika Cross, CoAD adjunct professor of design and owner […] The pos…

LTU Mechanical Engineering students design a safer way to prevent stovetop injuries for senior adults, others SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — A hot stovetop is often a source of serious injury, especially for older adults and people with disabilities. Lawrence Technological University mechanical and electrical engineering students are tackling that risk head-on with a simple but thoughtful invention designed…

Lawrence Technological University partnered with the Detroit Institute of Arts to bring the nationally recognized DIA Inside|Out program to LTU’s Southfield campus, installing five large-scale reproductions of world-renowned artworks on May 12. The DIA Inside|Out program places high-quality reproductions of famous artworks from the DIA’s permanent collection in public spaces throughout Michigan, …

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Lawrence Technological University undergraduate student Carter Schroeder recently presented original research examining acid-attack violence around the world at the 2026 International Studies Association Conference, one of the leading global gatherings for international affairs scholars and researchers. Schroeder presented the research project, titled “Acid-Attack Violence aro…

$500,000 in grants available to support autonomous systems, mobility, electrification, and advanced manufacturing innovation SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University today announced the launch of the next round of the Make It in Michigan Mobility Prototyping Grant Program, a key initiative supported by the Michigan Office of Future Mobility & Electrificat…

LTU Recent Graduate Jacob Ranney is Applying Football Toughness and Teamwork to a Promising Nursing Career SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — For years, Jacob Ranney lined up as a tailback for Lawrence Technological University’s football team. Now, the recent LTU nursing graduate is preparing for a new challenge. Instead of stepping onto the football field, he’s getting […] The post From Football to Future Nurs…

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Lawrence Technological University is celebrating International Nurses Day on May 12 by honoring the vital role nurses play in healthcare and highlighting the university’s commitment to preparing the next generation of compassionate, highly skilled professionals. That mission is carried out through LTU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, which blends early hands-on […] Th…

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—A three-time graduate of Lawrence Technological University told over 500 of the university’s newest alumni that their LTU degrees mark them as different from typical college graduates, at the university’s 100th Commencement Exercises Saturday, May 9. Commencement speaker Shannon Dare Wayne, who received her LTU Master of Business Administration degree Saturday—after beginning he…