Three School of Design students earned a first-place win in the national 2023 AICC Packaging Design Competition. Their entry, “DIYAY,” bested others in the Structural Design category including: Millersville University, Clemson University, University of Texas, California Polytechnic State University, and Appalachian State University — all four-year programs. For the annual contest, students were asked to […]
Hands-on education is a cornerstone for a Dunwoody education so the sounds of hammers pounding and saws whirring are a common occurrence coming from the Construction Sciences labs and shops. Service learning is another one of those foundational principles. “Providing students with opportunities to connect with community-based organizations broadens their experience in the construction industry,” […]
Each year, Dunwoody College of Technology is proud to honor a student who has worked to impact their community in positive ways, both in and out of the classroom. The College presented its 2023 Community Service Award along with the Diversity and Inclusion Award at the Annual Awards Dinner in April. In addition, the […]
If you ask many college students what they want to be doing on any given Saturday morning after a hard week of classes, many might answer — sleeping. But throw in the opportunity to build a personal, customized, top-of-the-line gaming platform with a Core i9,13th Gen processor for a Make-A-Wish Minnesota recipient, and that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – Dan Fjell, Associate of Applied Science in Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology Determined to embark on a new career, Dan Fjell knew that Dunwoody’s Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology program would set him on the right path. From the beginning, he hasn’t wasted an opportunity — in or out of class […]