Some of the highest-paying, most in-demand jobs are in career fields that most future students have never heard of – let alone considered. Yet these career paths offer great pay and benefits with starting salaries over $60,000, provide opportunities for advancement, and have high job-satisfaction rates for those in the field. So before you go […]
Scholarship recipient wanted a career with a bright outlook When Denise Nickens was choosing a future career in the midst of a global pandemic she had a few requirements. “After the pandemic I wanted a career that was reliable and stable,” she said. “And I also wanted to be able to make a good income.” […]
Architecture student is second in family to attend Dunwoody When Kattye Gonzalez started at Dunwoody this fall, she became the second one in her family to attend the College – and the first is still in school. Gonzalez learned about Dunwoody from her brother, Brian, who will graduate this spring with a Bachelor of Science […]
Annual Kate Dunwoody Luncheon raises scholarship dollars This month, Dunwoody College of Technology is celebrating extraordinary women who are inspiring others to pursue their own paths to success. The College is holding its annual Kate Dunwoody Society Luncheon at noon on Wednesday, November 17. Celebrating and supporting women pursuing careers in technical fields and the […]
Gene Haas Foundation awards Dunwoody $30,000 More students will be able to pursue a great career in high-tech, precision manufacturing and engineering at Dunwoody College of Technology thanks to the Gene Hass Foundation. Foundation representative Hope Riska recently presented a $30,000 check to the College. The money will be used to support scholarships for students […]
From now until the end of January, the work of local BIPOC and women designers working in the built environment field will be on display at the 2021 Minnesota SAY IT LOUD juried exhibition. Dunwoody’s Dean of the School of Design Trevor Bullen, AIA, NOMA is one of those featured designers. Curated by New York-based […]
A Master Electrician and former Director of Electrical and HVAC Programs, Friendshuh has been making an impact at Dunwoody for 17 years This fall, when students returned to Dunwoody College of Technology a familiar face had a new title. Polly Friendshuh was recently named the new Academic Dean of Construction Sciences & Building Technology, as […]
Enrollment grows beyond pre-COVID levels; two-year programs in high-demand fields see biggest increase More students than ever are choosing the immediate jobs and great careers a Dunwoody education makes possible. In fact, Dunwoody’s fall 2021 enrollment grew by eight percent this year, bringing the total number of students to 1,382. The increase in enrollment not […]