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Commencement Student News

Bachelor of Architecture graduate Latoya Dennis to speak at Dunwoody’s 2024 Commencement

Latoya Dennis says she attended an open house at Dunwoody College of Technology on a whim. At the time she had recently moved to Minnesota from the DMV area and was volunteering at Theater in the Round doing set design and trying to figure out what was next.   “I knew when I moved here that […]

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Academic Excellence Award Student News

Returning to her creative side with a new career

Xinh Beardmore receives Academic Excellence Award for School of Design After establishing a successful career in financial services, culminating as Associate Director of Finance in a large healthcare organization, Xinh Beardmore wasn’t satisfied. It was important work, but to her, balance sheets and fiscal projections didn’t feel like a tangible outcome. She had a growing […]

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Academic Excellence Award Student News

Academic Excellence Award: School of Engineering

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 […]

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Academic Excellence Award Student News

Anna Kamnikar Recognized for Academic Excellence

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 […]

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Student Competitions Student News

Electrical Design Students Competing in the 2024 Electrical Contracting Innovation Challenge

Project incorporates planning, estimating, and teamwork A group of nine second-year Electrical Construction Design & Management students is getting ready to put their knowledge, training, and problem-solving skills to the test for an intensive student competition hosted by ELECTRI International. NECA Student Chapters from across the country are participating in the 16th Annual Electrical Contracting […]

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Student News

Opportunities that Open Doors

Student Spotlight: Laurengail LorenzAutomated Systems & Robotics Growing up, Laurengail Lorenz was always at home in the world of manufacturing. As a kid, she spent hours working on projects with her dad and grandpa in his machine shop. “Some of my favorite photos and memories are with them working on some crazy project that made […]

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Dean's List Student News

Dunwoody College Announces Fall 2023 Dean’s List

Congratulations to the following students who have been named to Dunwoody College of Technology’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. The students listed received this honor by achieving a 3.5 (or higher) grade point average during the fall 2023 semester (overall g.p.a. is not considered when calculating the semester dean’s list). To be considered, students must also have […]

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Student Competitions Student News Technical Education

School of Design Students Win First Place

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 […]