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With a spotlight on leadership and innovation, the Fall 2023 edition of Perspective magazine, we invite readers to delve into the heart of our commitment to academic excellence and the creation of tomorrow’s leaders through the transformative Liggett Approach. In this issue, readers will embark on a journey into the world of leadership at ULS, ...

University Liggett School is delighted to announce that Grace Dakmak of Grosse Pointe Shores has been selected as the recipient of the esteemed Nicole Marie Shammas Memorial Scholarship for the academic year 2023-24. This distinguished scholarship, awarded annually to a deserving sixth-grade student for the duration of their Middle School years (6th-8th grade), is designed ...

University Liggett School is thrilled to announce the selection of three exceptional eighth-grade students as recipients of the coveted Liggett Merit Scholarships. These scholars have earned half-tuition scholarships to ULS for four years, recognizing their outstanding academic achievements and their potential to make a lasting impact on our community. The Liggett Merit Scholarship, renowned for ...

Only two teachers in the Grosse Pointe area — and only 0.6% of teachers in Michigan — are National Board Certified educators, and both of them teach at University Liggett School. Upper School history teacher Kitty Lam first achieved National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in December 2018. NBPTS certification ...

University Liggett School (ULS) proudly presents a captivating art exhibition by the exceptionally talented artist, Hope Kulka, a 2019 ULS graduate. The exhibition, on display throughout the month of September, showcases Kulka’s evolution from a budding artist during her time in Upper School at ULS to a thriving professional artist Kulka graduated from the College ...

University Liggett School is pleased to announce that Senator Kevin Hertel (D-St. Clair Shores) will address students during Middle School Leadership Days on Friday, September 8. Senator Hertel’s presence at the event is a testament to his commitment to education and leadership development within the community. As the elected representative for the Grosse Pointe Woods ...

University Liggett School is pleased to announce the school’s second-annual Community STEAM Faire on from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 4 at ULS’s Boll Campus Center. STEAM, an approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking, is an ...

Five members of the University Liggett School community who exemplify athletic excellence, character and a life-long commitment to sports will be inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday, September 28, at the Boll Campus Center. These are the five outstanding alumni who have been selected for induction into the ULS 2023 Alumni ...

At the end of July, fifteen educators from Michigan and Ohio engaged in a three-day workshop to learn how to use historical sites to teach the War of 1812. “Reconstructing Narratives: the War of 1812 in the Michigan Territory” was hosted by LocLore, an organization under the umbrella of University Liggett School’s (ULS) Center for ...

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Thomas W. Sheppard as the new Head of School, as he officially assumes his role on campus. With his exceptional leadership skills and extensive expertise in education, Sheppard is poised to guide University Liggett School into a new era of academic experiences for its students. “I am ...

The U Club Golf Classic, presented by Ray Laethem Motor Village, showcased the unwavering Liggett spirit, despite inclement weather conditions. Held at the prestigious Country Club of Detroit, this annual event brought together golf enthusiasts, sponsors, and University  Liggett School supporters for a day of camaraderie, golf and charitable giving. Jeff Laethem, avid supporter of ...

University Liggett School senior Angelina Randazzo’s film “Don’t Ask” has been selected as Best in Show at the Digital Arts, Film and Television (DAFT) 55th Michigan Student Film Festival. “Don’t Ask,” a short film written and directed by Randazzo, was inspired by her own struggles during the college admissions process. “I wanted this film to ...

ULS parent Barbara Yoshida was recognized with the Shelli Elmer Parent Volunteer Award during the school’s Volunteer Recognition Reception.  Yoshida has been a longtime and committed volunteer at the school in countless ways. She has donated her time to virtually every volunteer opportunity available at the school since her children started attending ULS in the ...

Adam Levinson ‘88 was honored as our 2023 Distinguished Alumni at Alumni Weekend, held May 19 & 20th.  Head of School Bart Bronk introduced Levinson to the more than 150 alums, including members of the Class of 1988 who were celebrating their 35th reunion that were in attendance, saying Levinson has had a remarkable path ...

The seniors will present ambitious, independent research projects during the Celebration of Research, which is open to the public from May 30 – June 1. The Academic Research Project is the cornerstone of a University Liggett School education and the culmination of nearly two years of research on a chosen topic. The three-day event will ...