Lawrence Technological University

This article is about Lawrence Technological University in the state of Michigan. For the similarly named liberal arts college in Wisconsin, see Lawrence University.
Lawrence Technological University
Former names
Lawrence Institute of Technology (1932–1989)
MottoTheory and Practice
TypePrivate university
Established1932; 92 years ago (1932)
FounderRussell E. Lawrence
Academic affiliations
Endowment$90.88 million (2021)
PresidentTarek Sobh
Academic staff
315
Students3,154
Undergraduates2,314
Postgraduates673
Location
Southfield
,
Michigan
,
United States
CampusSuburban
107 acres (43.3 ha)
ColorsRoyal Blue & White[1]
   
NicknameBlue Devils
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – WHAC (primary)
NAIA – MSFA (football)
*ACHA Division 3 – MCHC
(*men's hockey)
MascotBlue, the Blue Devil
Teams26 varsity teams
Websitewww.ltu.edu

Lawrence Technological University (Lawrence Tech, LTU) is a private university in Southfield, Michigan. It was founded in 1932 in Highland Park, Michigan, as the Lawrence Institute of Technology (LIT) by Russell E. Lawrence. The university moved to Southfield in 1955 and has since expanded to 107 acres (43 ha). The campus also includes the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Affleck House in Bloomfield Hills.[2][3] The university offers associate, undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs through its five colleges.

  1. ^ "Style Guide: Colors". Office of Marketing and Public Affairs, Lawrence Technological University. August 2, 2015. Archived from the original on December 23, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
  2. ^ "Dec. 18 groundbreaking for new Midtown Detroit, Inc. building anchored by Lawrence Tech". Retrieved 2015-09-02.
  3. ^ "History". Lawrence Technological University.