For Emily Hanson, Dunwoody was the second chance she needed to find the career she was meant for. And she found was she was looking for in the graphic design program. Hanson grew up in Shoreview and attended the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities after graduating from high school. She earned her bachelor of arts degree […]
Category: Academic Excellence Award
Courtney Holst always knew she wanted to be in the medical field. But it wasn’t until she had her own experience with an X-ray technician that she knew Radiologic Technology was her path in life. “I knew I wanted a career in the medical field, but I didn’t know what it would look like,” Host […]
Feeling disenchanted with his previous college experience, Jeremy Berg discovered the rewards of a Dunwoody hands-on technical education. A self-described tinkerer, Berg has always been interested in how things work. When Berg first visited campus, the first thing he noticed was how incredibly hands on the courses were. Berg graduated from the Automated Systems and […]
Many bumps, turns and roadblocks nearly derailed Ace High’s path to Dunwoody. Relentless determination in the face of adversity is among the reasons High is being awarded Dunwoody’s 2019 Diversity & Inclusion Award. The award is presented to a student who promotes multicultural and diversity initiatives at Dunwoody and throughout the greater community. High, who […]
Anthony “Tony” Rush has always led a life of service. And his time here at Dunwoody has been no different. As a student, a tutor, a mentor, a veteran, and a volunteer, Rush has continually gone above and beyond to help others. His impact as a leader is one of the reasons Rush was selected […]
When Katie Holmquist decided to change careers, she found a home within Dunwoody’s Graphic Design department. Growing up, Holmquist always had a creative side. While pursuing a degree in child psychology prior to attending Dunwoody, she ran an Etsy shop selling her artwork. “I used to do all the community art classes and would build […]
A quietness resonates from Cody Malinak. His gentleness is like watching someone’s grandfather tinkering or teaching something to his grandchild in the workshop. He is an old soul. You’ll find him on the third floor of Dunwoody, going from classroom to classroom in the electrical wing, helping faculty, greeting students and staff with a slight […]
Cars are a central part of Em McKenzie. She loves them. As a child, she sat on the floor of her room in Coon Rapids playing with Hot Wheels. Fifties-era automobiles capture her attention today — especially trucks. She spends her free time watching restoration shows on television, dreaming of one day owning her own. […]