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Events

Food Truck Takeover at Dunwoody’s May 12 Open House

Interested in exploring what a technical education has to offer? Want to enjoy some FREE food from a few of the best food trucks in Minneapolis? Then stop by Dunwoody College of Technology’s Food Truck Takeover during our Tuesday, May 12, Open House from 3-6 p.m. The event will include free food, campus tours, and […]

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Student Competitions

Dunwoody Students Compete in 2026 Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge

This year, a team of Dunwoody College of Technology students is competing in the 2026 Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge, a national competition hosted by ELECTRI International and the National Electrical Contractors Association. The competition provides a real-world, project-based experience where students apply skills in electrical design, estimating, scheduling, and project management. For the 2026 competition, […]

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Technical Education

What is a trade school?

A quick overview of the trades and trade schools and what those terms mean in relation to Dunwoody College of Technology   It’s become more popular to talk about the trades over the past few years. This has partly been driven by discussions over the value of a college degree and which programs of study offer a strong return on investment.  But it’s also due […]

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Student Competitions Student News

 Dunwoody Welding students compete at the AWS Behind the Mask Welding competition

On Thursday, Feb. 26, students competed in the 52nd Annual AWS Behind the Mask Welding Competition, hosted by Minnesota State College Southeast. The 2026 competition brought together 215 competitors from more than 10 colleges, and was open to both students and professionals — meaning our students were tested against experienced welders as well as their […]

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Alum Q&A

Building a Career in Construction

Q&A with Dunwoody Alum Abigail Jorgensen In recognition of National Women in Construction Week, we are proud to highlight Dunwoody alum Abigail Jorgensen, an Assistant Project Manager at Boldt, President of the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) Minnesota chapter, and a leader helping pave the way for more women in the trades. Jorgensen’s […]

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Academics

Computer Engineering blends software and hardware to create a relevant degree

Traditional pathways into careers in computing and Information Technology (IT) have included majoring in computer science for a general approach, software engineering if you want to focus on software development, or electrical engineering if you think you might want to get into hardware development.   Those are all valid paths, but we live and work in a world where computing devices are everywhere, […]

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News Releases Technical Education

Dunwoody Spring term sees enrollment increase

Upward trend reflects strong interest in the skilled trades and technical fields Dunwoody College of Technology’s Spring Semester began on January 26, and the College once again saw an increase in its student population. Official enrollment for the semester landed at 1,546, a 4.7 percent year-over-year increase, making this year the largest spring enrollment in […]

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Dean's List

Dunwoody College Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

Congratulations to the following students who have been named to the Dunwoody College of Technology’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. The students listed received this honor by achieving a 3.5 (or higher) grade point average during the fall 2025 semester (overall g.p.a. is not considered when calculating the semester dean’s list). To be considered, students must […]