Lawrence Technological University was born in 1932 during the middle of an innovation explosion that would change the world. For more than 85 years, Lawrence Tech has continued to prosper and accelerate its growth, hone its educational philosophy of theory and practice, build important community and professional alliances, and forge partnerships with the businesses, organizations, and industries that recruit and hire Lawrence Tech alumni. The university offers more than 100 academic programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degree levels and is composed of Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business and Information Technology, and Engineering. Lawrence Tech combines the benefits of a close, caring, small-college atmosphere with the academic depth and scope of a larger university. The university takes a personal approach to education and attracts students who think big and dare to make a difference. It also maintains close partnerships with the industries and professions that its students and graduates serve in order to provide students with the skills employers need. Lawrence Tech’s proximity to some of the world’s leading industrial, technological, business, and scientific enterprises also gives students the opportunity to participate in co-ops, internships, part-time jobs, and networking opportunities. The university’s 107-acre campus is located at the center of the nation’s 1 region for engineering, technology, and architecture in the Oakland County city of Southfield, a suburban community of more than 70,000 people.