Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence Technological University (LTU), frequently referred to as Lawrence Tech, is a private university in Southfield, Michigan. Lawrence Tech 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 (0.43 km2). The campus also includes the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Affleck House in Bloomfield Hills and the Detroit Center for Design + Technology in Midtown Detroit. The motto of Theory and Practice ensures that students are engaged in project-based learning throughout their educational career. As a member of the NAIA, student athletes can participate in nearly 30 varsity and junior varsity athletics programs.