Jason JaroszMechanical Engineering, B.S. Jason Jarosz’s engineering education has run the gamut — from the theoretical and research-based to the hands-on and technical. During his four years in the Mechanical Engineering program at Dunwoody College of Technology, Jarosz has taken advantage of a wide range of opportunities. He’s helped conduct research in the field of […]
When Coon Rapids resident Anna Kamnikar was making post-high school graduation plans she knew one thing for certain. She wanted to do something hands-on. After briefly contemplating a move to northern Minnesota to pursue a degree in biology, Kamnikar decided that she wanted to explore options closer to home. “I have always had an interest […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]