College rankings are often met with a mixture of eagerness, nervousness and disdain by U.S. higher education institutions. Depending on how the data is collected and evaluated, the ranking of colleges and universities can vary widely. What’s more, rankings often don’t account for institutional differences in mission and student population. And, of course, no matter […]
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Crosby Fellowship awardees announced
Four proposals were recently awarded funding through the inaugural Crosby Fellowship program. Crosby Fellowships are awarded to Dunwoody faculty to fund projects that will significantly increase the students’ educational experience by raising the quality of instruction or curriculum development. “When faculty have the support they need, they can provide for student experiences that will help […]
A rise in the number of students enrolled in Construction Management has led to the addition of two new faculty members. The increase in enrollment is both mirrored and fueled by the growth of the Minnesota construction industry. “We went from graduating 12 students last spring to anticipating graduating 45 this spring,” said Construction Management […]
Micah Thorson has been the President of Dunwoody’s Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) student chapter since it started about a year ago with a goal to connect students with professionals in the industry and expose them to hands-on experience. As part of this initiative, IIE hosted a panel of HR professionals from Liberty Carton, and […]