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awrence Technological University (LTU) became the new home of the Specs Howard School of Media Arts on June 1. Specs Howard has offered courses in radio and television broadcasting, graphic design and digital media arts since 1970, and has graduated more than 15,000 alumni in these fields. LTU has had a relationship with the Specs Howard School since 2004, when an agreement allowed Specs Howard students to transfer coursework to LTU’s certificate and degree programs in media communication. Many students have taken advantage of that plan. “Lawrence Tech is proud to continue the legacy that Jerry
Liebman [aka Specs Howard] created over 51 years ago, relying on the extensive knowledge and experience that [the late Specs Howard executive] Dick Kernen brought to Specs Lawrence Technological University Howard,” said LTU President Virinder Moudgil. opportunities. The students may “It is a fitting tribute to welcome use some of their Specs diploma an iconic program like Specs credits at LTU to pursue associate’s Howard on our campus. Lawrence or bachelor’s degrees in the media, technology and design fields. Tech’s founders forged a path for Liebman said, “I am so grateful technological innovation nearly 90 for this partnership. The staff and years ago, and Specs did the same faculty at LTU will ensure that with broadcasting, music, video Specs Howard School students are and graphic design.” Some Specs faculty are expected well trained for the careers of the future. The relationship we have to be hired as adjuncts at LTU had with LTU over the years has to help students complete their been successful because of our coursework and then take advanshared passion for and dedication tage of additional new degree
to guiding our students along a positive career path.” Specs Howard School President Martin Liebman said, “Partnering with Lawrence Technological University makes perfect sense. Our long-standing relationship with LTU has built a foundation for a program that will help Specs Howard students go even further than before. I look forward to watching the students excel in their fields and continue to make us proud.”
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