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Dunwoody welcomes seven new Radiologic Technology alumni

Seven Radiologic Technology student officially joined the ranks as Dunwoody alumni after a Pinning Ceremony on July 11, 2019. The pins are a symbol of a ceremonial tradition dating back to the days when hospitals gave out X-ray pins at the end of training. Dunwoody continues the tradition as a way of celebrating graduates and […]

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Packaging new skills: graphic design students tackle client projects

Dunwoody’s Design & Graphics Technology department takes pride in graduating designers who have a holistic understanding of the design process — from working with and establishing rapport with clients through the final production. A key way design students learn this process is through the second-semester Packaging Design course, which takes students through the entire process […]

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Dunwoody College of Technology 2019 Spring Semester Dean’s List

Congratulations to the following students who have been named to Dunwoody College of Technology’s spring 2019 semester dean’s list. The students listed received this honor by achieving a 3.5 (or higher) grade point average during the spring 2019 semester (overall g.p.a. is not considered when calculating the semester dean’s list). To be considered, students must also have been […]

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Academic Excellence Award Winner: Erica Kegler, Construction Management

After taking time off from school, Erica Kegler, a recent Construction Management graduate, was not sure if she would ever return to finish her bachelor’s degree. Then she discovered her passion for construction, which led her to a Dunwoody education. “In my previous college experience, I felt overwhelmed when I had to pick a major. […]

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Dunwoody students design trays for blind Sudanese bead artists

Service learning brings real-world experience to the classroom Trays created at Dunwoody will be transforming the lives of blind bead artists in Sudan — the latest success in the College’s effort to show how technology can improve lives in surprising ways. Later this year, Arts & Sciences Associate Professor Reem El-Radi will deliver 40 thermoformed […]

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Opening doors: Charity Stevson, Construction Project Management, Student Spotlight

Construction Project Management student Charity Stevson felt inspired to pursue a career in the construction field after seeing her father work in construction for 30 years. Stevson knew she wanted to be her own boss, do construction work, and follow a path that truly excited her. “Growing up, my Dad always told me how working […]

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Alex Mars: From student to teacher

Welding alum is sharing her knowledge with others For Alex Mars, graduating with a welding degree from Dunwoody opened up more opportunities than she ever imagined. A 2015 graduate, Mars is currently the manager at Toll Gas & Welding Supply in Lakeville, an employee-owned welding supply company. And as the shop’s only employee, her responsibilities […]

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The Welding Sisters: Rene Nichols & Tonya Robarge, Student Spotlight

Sisters Rene Nichols and Tonya Robarge have distinct memories of driving around downtown Minneapolis as their father pointed at all the skyscrapers he worked on. “Creating is sort of ingrained in us,” said Nichols, the youngest of the two. “The workshop in the garage was really significant,” Robarge said. “The tools, the sawdust- that inspired […]