Students benefit from Lawrence Tech’s partnerships with the Great Lakes Interchange/Oakland County SmartZone, Automation Alley, NextEnergy, the Detroit Regional Chamber, and dozens of local chambers. These connections foster closer relationships with government and high-tech businesses that offer real-world student projects, internships, co-ops, and employment opportunities.

Looking Ahead

Lawrence Tech’s first 75 years have been rich in growth and accomplishment, and it is important that the University not lose this momentum. In his inaugural address, Dr. Walker outlined his vision for Lawrence Tech as “the preeminent regional private University, nationally recognized through programs of excellence, and producing leaders with a global view.” A major part of this vision is the seamless integration of leadership into the undergraduate curriculum on all levels—Lawrence Tech’s tangible commitment to creating the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.

Especially critical is the need to invigorate the College of Engineering through the funding of endowed faculty positions and programs, curriculum innovation, faculty infusion and enrichment, and facility enhancements. Another important goal is to capitalize on the success of the College of Architecture and Design by further developing its offerings, adding new undergraduate and graduate design programs. Creating innovative new programs in the biomedical, health sciences, and communication fields will bolster the advancement of the College of Arts and Sciences. Emphasizing global leadership within the College of Management will better prepare students to meet the challenges of increased international competition.

The University is now exploring the feasibility of an exciting comprehensive capital campaign that will aim to increase the University’s endowment and student scholarships, expand and invigorate academic programs, renovate and improve aging buildings and laboratories, and increase the population of residential students and further enrich student life.

The support of donors, alumni, and friends has been vital in the first 75 years of Lawrence Tech, and it will be even more
so for its next 75 years. The University can be a force of empowerment and change in the Detroit metropolitan area, the state of Michigan, and the nation. On campus, in every new student’s face, we see the future—and a leader—in the making.

As Dr. Walker concluded in his inaugural address, “No higher calling can there be than to prepare our young people for success and accomplishment in the progress of our civilization, our society, and our economy. With your continued support, I know that, together, we can and will do great things. There are new worlds for us to win. This is our time. Let us begin.”