Specs@LTU // Lawrence Technological University
About Blue Devil Radio
Blue Devil Radio is the internet radio station of Lawrence Technological University and Specs@LTU in Southfield, Michigan. We play music 24 hours a day and publish podcasts from across the LTU community.
Specs@LTU was the Specs Howard School of Media Arts, which trained Detroit broadcasters for more than 50 years before it joined Lawrence Tech in 2021.
The Station
Blue Devil Radio brings music and the voices of Lawrence Tech together in one place. Founded by Kris Harris, Director of Specs@LTU, the station streams music 24/7 from Southfield, Michigan, to wherever you’re listening.
Our podcasts introduce you to the people, ideas and stories across LTU, with conversations covering campus life, athletics, media and more. Catch up on past episodes, follow a favorite show or try something new.
Heard a song you want to find again? Check our recently played tracks, explore the artists on the station or see what’s getting the most airtime this week.
Lawrence Tech and Specs@LTU
Since 1932
Lawrence Technological University
Lawrence Technological University was founded in 1932 with an approach that still guides its teaching today: combine theory with practice. Its first students could attend classes around their work schedules, making a college education possible while earning a living.
Today, LTU offers more than 100 programs on its Southfield campus, with about 3,000 students preparing for careers through classroom learning and practical experience. It’s also home to the Blue Devils, whose teams compete in the NAIA.
Since 1970
Specs@LTU
Before opening a school, Specs Howard made his career behind the microphone. In 1970, he left the airwaves to open the Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts in Southfield, helping generations of students prepare for work in radio and television.
The school later expanded into digital media and graphic design, becoming the Specs Howard School of Media Arts. In 2021, it joined Lawrence Tech as Specs@LTU. Today, students continue that tradition of learning by doing through certificates in Broadcast Media Arts, Digital Media Arts and Graphic Media Arts, with options to continue into an LTU degree.
Learn to do this
Interested in hosting a show, producing video or creating a brand’s visual identity? Specs@LTU offers one-year certificate programs in broadcast, digital and graphic media arts. Learn in small classes with industry-standard equipment, build your skills through hands-on projects and explore options to continue into a degree at Lawrence Tech.
- Schedule
- On-campus certificates meet in Southfield two days a week, 10am to 2:30pm, for three semesters.
- Start dates
- January, May or August
- Cost
- Every admitted certificate student receives a $10,000 scholarship, which brings tuition for the whole program from $19,000 to $9,000. No additional equipment or book purchases are required.
- Laptop
- An LTU laptop for a refundable $200 deposit
One-year certificates
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On campus
Broadcast Media Arts
Radio, television and digital media production, from on-air work and podcast hosting to on-location reporting.
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On campus
Digital Media Arts
Video production, editing and post-production, and digital content creation.
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Online
Graphic Media Arts
Visual design, branding and digital content creation.
Continue Your Education at LTU
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Associate of Arts
Media Arts and Production
A two-year degree in broadcasting, post-production and digital media. Broadcast and Digital Media Arts graduates can transfer credit into it.
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Associate of Applied Science
Graphic Design
Typography, color theory, design principles and professional practice. Every credit carries into the bachelor's degree.
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Bachelor of Arts
Media Communication
Film and media studies, content creation and hands-on production in the studio and on location.
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Branding, motion, UX/UI and digital product design, built around studio projects and a portfolio.
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Bachelor of Science
Audio Engineering Technology
Electronics, acoustics and music production, with hands-on time on studio equipment.
The History Behind Blue Devil Radio
- 1932 Russell E. Lawrence founds Lawrence Institute of Technology in Highland Park, in a building leased from Henry Ford next to the Model T plant.
- 1955 The school opens its first building in Southfield, on what had been a General Mills research farm.
- 1967 WXYZ-AM brings Top 40 DJ Specs Howard and "The Martin and Howard Show" from Cleveland to Detroit.
- 1970 Specs Howard leaves the air to open the Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts in Southfield.
- 1989 Lawrence Institute of Technology becomes Lawrence Technological University.
- 2021 The Specs Howard School of Media Arts joins Lawrence Tech and becomes Specs@LTU.
- 2025 The Campus Connect podcast launches in September.
- 2026 Four more shows launch: IEOM NOW, Blue Devil Playbook, Specs Spotlight and Laurence@Lawrence.
Radio without Barriers
Blue Devil Radio is on right now. Press play, find a show, or come learn how to make one.