Don’t be: Those are the two key lessons Academic Excellence Award Recipient and Mechanical Engineering graduate Andrew Frechette learned throughout his four years at Dunwoody College. “I’ve always been the kind of person who likes to take things apart to learn how it works, and that goes well with a hands-on education like the one […]
Phillip Jones can remember driving past the Dunwoody campus while on the freeway wondering what went on inside, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that he acted on his curiosity and decided to look into what the College had to offer. It had been some time since he had set foot inside of […]
During his senior year at Orono High School, Louis Kraimer knew he wanted to pursue a career in cybersecurity, so he researched programs online and was surprised to discover that Dunwoody offered a four-year degree. The program’s hands-on approach appealed to him, so he applied, and enrolled. It was important to Kraimer that he be able to […]
Johnson also selected as an Academic Excellence Winner Throughout much of her time in high school, Anastasia Johnson had it in the back of her mind that she would take a shot at success in the world of professional ballet. It’s a tough road, but she loved dancing and performing. Then she injured her back and was […]
Construction Project Management, A.A.S. From a young age, Ethan Hennessey listened to his father and grandfathers talk about their work in construction-related businesses. It was fascinating to him, and their stories launched a life-long interest. “One of my grandfathers was a cement truck driver, which allowed me to witness firsthand the construction of the new […]
Raul Solorio has always been drawn to hands-on work that challenges, engages, and evolves. “I realized early on that I didn’t want a routine job; I wanted a career that would allow me to be active, solve problems, and work with my hands,” he said. At a campus visit to Dunwoody, Solorio met Chet VanBlaricum, […]
Welding & Metal Fabrication graduate Randee Wrobel is one of the recipients of this year’s Academic Excellence Award, an honor that celebrates not only technical excellence but also personal determination and passion for the craft. The choice to attend Dunwoody came from a desire for connection and support in a learning environment. “I decided to […]
Although Nathan Rekstad had a strong background in working with his hands, he knew almost nothing about machining when he enrolled in Dunwoody’s Machine Tool Technology program. Rekstad’s dad owns a residential remodeling and repair business, so he grew up making things out of scrap wood. In high school, he learned how to repair and […]