Jason Hetland, Business Management & Leadership A dedicated leader in and out of the classroom, Jason Hetland is this year’s recipient of the Alumni Association’s Student Leadership Award. Hetland graduated in May with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management & Leadership. “I picked Dunwoody because of the school’s reputation, job placement percentage, recommendations from […]
Earlier this month, Dunwoody gave out three Outstanding Engineering & Design Awards at the 2023 Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Robotics Championship. This is the seventh year Dunwoody has given out these awards, which are based on unique engineering design solutions to robotic challenges. Every year teams from across Minnesota (and the country) work […]
Academic Excellence Award – Genevieve Rainwater, Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Being able to see the results of her hard work is one of the main reasons Genevieve Rainwater decided to pursue a hands-on career. “I wanted a job where my progress could be physically seen,” she said. Rainwater graduated from South High School in […]
Leaving a Legacy of Transformative Tech Education and a Bright Future for Dunwoody Students Dunwoody College of Technology, a leader in career-focused, technical education, today announced the upcoming retirement of its President, Rich Wagner, Ph.D. After 13 years of dedicated service, President Wagner will be stepping down in July 2024. President Wagner’s retirement marks 13 […]
Whether you’re just starting out, or looking for a second career, there’s a lot of things to love about a career in land surveying. Here are some things to consider when deciding if this in-demand profession is right for you: Land surveying is perfect for people who don’t want to be in an office all […]
Academic Excellence Award & Student Speaker — Jacob Kearin, Electrical Engineering After graduating from high school, Jacob Kearin enrolled in a pharmacy program. However, he had a hard time adjusting to college and decided to join the U.S. Navy so he could travel, see the world, and pick up some useful skills along the way. […]
Academic Excellence Award — Michael McGaffey, Radiologic Technology At Dunwoody, starting a career in Radiologic Technology involves extensive classroom, lab, and on-site clinical training. As an integral part of a medical team, technologists must be prepared to safely operate highly specialized equipment, perform medical diagnostic procedures, and understand human anatomy. Michael McGaffey, the 2023 Academic […]
With eyes on Victory Lane, Dunwoody students brought home a 5th place finish from Indianapolis, besting seven other teams from across North America. Most vehicles zooming around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway accelerate at speeds greater than 230 miles/hour. Machine Tool Technology student Anna MacLean, driver for the Dunwoody Daredevils, completed four competition laps with a […]