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| Motto | Theory and Practice |
| Established | 1932 |
| Type | Private |
| President | Dr. Lewis N. Walker |
| Provost | Dr. Maria J. Vaz |
| Students | 4000 |
| Location | Southfield, Michigan, USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Nickname | Blue Devils |
| Mascot | Blue The Blue Devil |
| Website | http://www.ltu.edu |
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Lawrence Technological University is a private university located in Southfield, Michigan. The school offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs in engineering, science, mathematics, architecture, and business. Lawrence Technological University's four colleges are Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and Management.
Lawrence Tech was founded in 1932 in Highland Park, MI by the Lawrence brothers as the Lawrence Institute of Technology and adopted its current name in 1989. The school mascot is the blue devil, and the school colors are blue and white. Lawrence Tech moved to Southfield, Michigan from its site in Highland Park, Michigan in 1955. It is located at the Lodge and 10 Mile Road, at the present time.
Lawrence Tech has consistently been among the Top Tier for "Universities–Master's (Midwest)" by US News and World Report. It was ranked 37th out of several hundred Midwestern Universities in 2006 [1], and 47th in 2007. [2]
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History
The Lawrence Institute of Technology was founded in 1932 by Russell and E. George Lawrence, two brothers who hoped to overcome the Great Depression by offering technical courses focused on creating knowledgeable leaders in technical fields. In order to fulfill their dream, they rented a factory in Highland Park from Henry and Edsel Ford. This building, twice spared destruction by wrecking ball, served as Lawrence Tech's first college: the college of engineering. In 1938, Lawrence Tech's Television Society, one of the first clubs to offer hands-on experience at the college, beamed Michigan's first television signals. In 1940, LIT's next college was created: the college of architecture.
Notable alumni
The following is a list of other notable alumni presented in alphabetical order of the last name.
- Steven A. Ballmer, while still simultaneously enrolled in high school, participated in Lawrence Tech's Summer Science Institute, then spent a year at the University, excelling in six of Lawrence Tech's top mathematics classes. Ballmer is now CEO of Microsoft.
- Bennie L. Benjamin, B.S. Civil Engineering 1955 - retired director of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, which serves nearly half of Michigan's citizens and is one of the nation's largest water and waste treatment organizations
- John Buffone, B.S. Architecture 1974, B. Architecture 1975 - Little Caesar's Vice President of Architecture, oversaw design of Comerica Park. He managed a team of hundreds of architects, artists, and designers to develop the ballpark, which features a carousel, Ferris wheel, and 150-foot (46 m) wide fountain.
- Donald W. Date, B.S. Architectural Engineering 1949 - The late chief architect for the United States' Panama Canal Co. His Canal improvements and modernizations significantly increased efficiency and tonnage transported through the Canal.
- John DeLorean, B.S. Industrial engineering 1948 - Former GM executive who created the first 「muscle car」 and an American businessman who founded the De Lorean Motor Company based in Northern Ireland.
- Ed Donley, B.S. Mechanical Engineering 1943 - Former president of Air Products & Chemicals and Lawrence Tech's largest benefactor, and former Chairman of the United States Chamber of Commerce in the 1980s.
- Ronald Knockeart, B.S. Electrical Engineering 1963 - inventor of the laser bar code scanner and pioneered keyless entry door locks on cars.
- John W. Laister, B.S. Aeronautical Engineering 1938 - During World War II, developed the revolutionary high wing/rear door cargo plane design still used in cargo aircraft worldwide.
- Thomas S. Moore, B.S.EE 1986- general manager of Daimler-Chrysler's advanced vehicle research and development program, called Liberty and Technical Affairs. He oversees development of all future Chrysler products, working with a five to 10 year lead time.
- James P. Ryan, B.S. Architectural Engineering 1966 - owner and principal of one of the nation's leading architectural firms that specializes in commercial and shopping center development. Highly acclaimed designs include the Somerset Collection and Great Lakes Crossing malls.
- George W. Sierant, ME 1947 - engineered the first viable rear-facing child safety seat in 1966. The six-way seat adjuster was another of many driver comfort and safety innovations Sierant developed during his 34 years with General Motors.
- Alfred Taubman, former Lawrence Tech architecture student - one of the nation's leading real estate developers, innovators, and owners of shopping malls throughout the U.S. He also owns Sotheby's auctioneers and until recently owned the A&W restaurant chain.
- Lewis Veraldi, B.S. Mechanical Engineering 1968 - late 「father」 of the original Ford Taurus and Sable. As Ford Motor Company vice president in charge of car development, Veraldi pioneered cross-disciplinary personnel teams that led to the launch of these cars. The "team" development process he innovated has become the industry standard.
Notable faculty and staff
- Wayne Buell, B.S. Chemical Engineering 1936 - Lawrence Tech's president in 1964. Was a member of the first class to attend Lawrence Tech for four years from 1932-1936. The Buell Management building was named in his honor.
- Don Ridler - Before coming to Lawrence Tech in 1932 to build an athletic program, he coached Michigan's first professional football franchise. The Ridler Field House was named in his honor.
Overview
- 120 acres
- More than 23,000 alumni worldwide
- Campus has more than doubled in size since 1981
- University owns the Aflek House, a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home for academic study
- Semester Calendar - Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
- All undergraduate students receive laptops for the school year
- Over 40 student organizations and clubs
- Rolling Admissions
- 76% acceptance rate
- Average high school GPA: 3.24
- Average SAT score: 1080
- Average ACT score: 23
- 12:1 student to faculty ratio
- 115 full-time faculty (78% with doctoral degrees)
- 292 part time faculty
- No classes taught by graduate students or teaching assistants
- 70% of undergraduate classes have 19 or fewer students
- 2% of undergraduate classes have more than 40 students
Photo gallery
 A.Alfred Taubman Student Services Center |
 Center for Innovative Materials Research |
 University Technology and Learning Center |
 Wayne H Buell Building, 1998 |
 Architecture Building, 1998 |
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Coordinates: 42°28′29″N 83°14′56″W / 42.47472°N 83.24889°W
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