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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, rely-
ing on the extensive knowl-
edge and experience that [the 
late Specs Howard executive] 
Dick Kernen brought to Specs 
Howard,
” said LTU President 
Virinder Moudgil. 
“It is a fitting tribute to welcome 
an iconic program like Specs 
Howard on our campus. Lawrence 
Tech’s founders forged a path for 
technological innovation nearly 90 
years ago, and Specs did the same 
with broadcasting, music, video 
and graphic design.
”
Some Specs faculty are expected 
to be hired as adjuncts at LTU 
to help students complete their 
coursework and then take advan-
tage of additional new degree 

opportunities. The students may 
use some of their Specs diploma 
credits at LTU to pursue associate’s 
or bachelor’s degrees in the media, 
technology and design fields.
Liebman said, “I am so grateful 
for this partnership. The staff and 
faculty at LTU will ensure that 
Specs Howard School students are 
well trained for the careers of the 
future. The relationship we have 
had with LTU over the years has 
been successful because of our 
shared passion for and dedication 

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.
” 

LTU Is New Home 
of Specs Howard

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