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 […]
Academic Excellence Award — Kevin Zimmermann, Electrical Construction & Maintenance Kevin Zimmermann is no stranger to the construction industry. With a father and grandfather in the trades, you might say that it’s in his blood. But the soon to be graduate of the Electrical Construction & Maintenance program did not always intend to follow such […]
Brennan Linn, Academic Excellence Award for Mechanical Engineering Brennan Linn elevates quality of work above all else. Raised to take pride in that work and to do it right the first time, he deliberates over the tiniest of details to achieve what he sees in his mind as the perfect outcome. Some might describe him […]
Academic Excellence Award — Leighton Cole, Computer Networking Systems In a world where technology becomes ever more interconnected and complex, the need for cybersecurity professionals has skyrocketed. Leighton Cole, Academic Excellence Award winner for Computer Technology, is part of a new generation of future professionals who are excited about cybersecurity as a career path and […]