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[[Specs Howard]] was born on April 8, 1926, in [[Kittanning, Pennsylvania]]. In 1948, he received a B.A. degree in history/political science and radio speech and dramatics from [[Allegheny College]] in [[Meadville, Pennsylvania]]. That same year, he opened his own radio station in Pennsylvania. Later, Howard moved to [[Cleveland]] and continued his broadcast career there. In 1962, he joined forces with [[Harry Martin (radio)|Harry Martin]], launching ''The Martin and Howard Show'', which remained on the air in Cleveland until the duo moved to [[Detroit]] in January 1967. The show aired for another year in Detroit.
[[Specs Howard]] was born on April 8, 1926, in [[Kittanning, Pennsylvania]]. In 1948, he received a B.A. degree in history/political science and radio speech and dramatics from [[Allegheny College]] in [[Meadville, Pennsylvania]]. That same year, he opened his own radio station in Pennsylvania. Later, Howard moved to [[Cleveland]] and continued his broadcast career there. In 1962, he joined forces with [[Harry Martin (radio)|Harry Martin]], launching ''The Martin and Howard Show'', which remained on the air in Cleveland until the duo moved to [[Detroit]] in January 1967. The show aired for another year in Detroit.


In 2009, the school changed its name to the "Specs Howard School of Media Arts" to reflect the broader scope of training offered.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.SpecsHoward.edu/ |title=Home |website=SpecsHoward.edu}}</ref> In 2021, Specs Howard formed a partnership with [[Lawrence Technological University]] and now holds its classes on the University's Southfield campus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ltu.edu/arts_sciences/humanities_ss_comm/associate-radio-television.asp|title = Media Arts and Production Associate Degree}}</ref>
In 2009, the school changed its name to the "Specs Howard School of Media Arts" to reflect the broader scope of training offered.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.SpecsHoward.edu/ |title=Home |website=SpecsHoward.edu}}</ref>


In 2021, Specs Howard School of Media Arts merged with Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI to become the new home of the media arts school.
In 2021, Specs Howard School of Media Arts formed a partnership with [https://www.ltu.edu/specs/ Lawrence Technological University] in Southfield, MI to become the new home of the media arts school.


Lawrence Tech has had a relationship with the Specs Howard School since 2004 when an agreement allowed Specs Howard students to transfer various coursework to LTU’s certificate and degree programs in media communication. Many students have taken advantage of that plan.
Lawrence Tech has had a relationship with the Specs Howard School since 2004 when an agreement allowed Specs Howard students to transfer various coursework to LTU’s certificate and degree programs in media communication. Many students have taken advantage of that plan.

Revision as of 18:09, 21 June 2023

Specs Howard School of Media Arts
Specs stacked black
Former names
Lee Alan School of Broadcast Arts, Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts
MottoThis is where you start, it's where I started.
TypePrivate for-profit career college
Established1970
AccreditationACCSC
PresidentMartin Liebman
Location
Southfield
,
Michigan
,
United States
CampusUrban
Websitewww.specshoward.edu
Specs Howard School of Media Arts on Lahser Road in Southfield

Specs Howard School of Media Arts is a private for-profit career college in Southfield, Michigan. It is named after its founder Specs Howard and focuses on programs in radio and television broadcasting, graphic design, and digital media arts. In 2021, Specs Howard School Of Media Arts relocated to the Lawrence Technological University campus and merged into Specs @ LTU.

History

Specs Howard was born on April 8, 1926, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. In 1948, he received a B.A. degree in history/political science and radio speech and dramatics from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania. That same year, he opened his own radio station in Pennsylvania. Later, Howard moved to Cleveland and continued his broadcast career there. In 1962, he joined forces with Harry Martin, launching The Martin and Howard Show, which remained on the air in Cleveland until the duo moved to Detroit in January 1967. The show aired for another year in Detroit.

In 2009, the school changed its name to the "Specs Howard School of Media Arts" to reflect the broader scope of training offered.[1]

In 2021, Specs Howard School of Media Arts formed a partnership with Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI to become the new home of the media arts school.

Lawrence Tech has had a relationship with the Specs Howard School since 2004 when an agreement allowed Specs Howard students to transfer various coursework to LTU’s certificate and degree programs in media communication. Many students have taken advantage of that plan.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Home". SpecsHoward.edu.
  2. ^ "Jack O'Malley's Bio". Michigan Republican Party. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  3. ^ "About Gary Yourofsky". Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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