William Schutte knew from an early age that he enjoyed working with his hands: taking things apart, putting them back together, and trying to understand how they work. He attributes this interest in part to his grandfather who welcomed him into his shop and let him work alongside him. Schutte’s grandfather is a 1956 Dunwoody […]
When she was younger Amelia Marrone struggled with what she wanted for her future. Questions throughout high school of “what college are you going to?” and “what are your plans after graduation?” along with the pressure to follow a traditional college path began to feel overwhelming. A chance conversation at First Avenue’s 7th Street Entry […]
Construction Management student to represent, address Dunwoody College’s Class of 2025 Nick Metzler originally intended to earn a one-year Construction Project Management certificate from Dunwoody, so he was surprised to find himself enrolled in the full bachelor’s completion program when he picked up his schedule. Confused by the change he met with Heather Stafford, Associate […]
A love of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and a desire to incorporate design into her career is what ultimately led Elizabeth Remer through Dunwoody’s doors, where she would cross paths with Associate Professor Polly Friendshuh. Her husband, Austin, a lineman, suggested she consider the job security that comes with a career in electrical design because, […]
Aliyah Jamal Hassuneh always knew that she wanted a career in design – she just didn’t always know what that would look like. “I went from wanting to be a fashion designer, to an interior designer, to a home stager,” she said. But when it came down to it, she wasn’t sure the passion was […]
A life-long interest in design led Sam Cooperman to explore a career in architecture. “I was always fascinated with not only how design comes together, but also with how designers can imbue meaning into everyday objects and experiences,” he said. During his senior year at Edina High School, Cooperman participated in “May Term,” a program […]
Congratulations to the following students who have been named to the Dunwoody College of Technology’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. The students listed received this honor by achieving a 3.5 (or higher) grade point average during the spring 2024 semester (overall g.p.a. is not considered when calculating the semester dean’s list). To be considered, students must […]
Machine Tool Technology student is recipient of Academic Excellence Award Anna MacLean started her college career studying Mechanical Engineering south of the Minnesota border, where the corn grows tall. It was the fall of 2020, in the midst of a pandemic, and the new normal was not the educational experience she was craving. So, after […]