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Academic Excellence Award Student News

A Second Career in Surveying

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 […]

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A Return to Making

Academic Excellence Award – John Cullinan, Associate of Applied Science in Machine Tool Technology Details matter in the engineering and machining industry. Both fields require accuracy and precision and problem-solving skills.   John Cullinan bridges both worlds effortlessly with laser focus and a quiet determination.   These traits, along with an unparalleled desire to learn, earned […]

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Transition to the Trades

Academic Excellence Award: Rachel McFarland-Sulser, Associate of Applied Science, Construction Project Management For Rachel McFarland-Sulser, coming to Dunwoody has given her the opportunity to pursue a second career. And this time around she is following her passion — and some advice from her brother.  “Many years ago, I earned a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design […]

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Finding her future in design

Academic Excellence Award – Genealeigh Haglund, Graphic Design & Production Genealeigh Haglund is happiest when she is busy. The soon-to-be graduate of the Graphic Design & Production program makes juggling school, multiple jobs, and countless hobbies almost look easy. A lifelong creative who is endlessly curious, Haglund loves to try new things and explore the […]

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Dunwoody brings home honorable mention

Dunwoody Surveying students went old-school for a week, and their efforts earned them recognition from the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). Six students in the Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology and Land Surveying programs packed up and traveled with adjunct faculty member Alex Miller to Washington. D.C. March 29-31, to compete in field exercises […]

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Dunwoody students to compete in Shell Eco-marathon

Dunwoody students will head with their battery-electric concept vehicle to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on April 11, with the intention of pushing the boundaries of energy efficiency by once again competing in the 2023 Shell Eco-marathon. Last year, the Dunwoody Daredevils placed second in the Prototype Battery Electric division, finishing behind Cal Poly Supermileage from […]

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An education with focus

Scholarship Spotlight: Louis Kraimer, Computer Networking Systems Getting a good job in networking is what drives Louis Kraimer to excel at Dunwoody. It’s why he chose to attend the school and seek a degree in Computer Networking Systems. “Dunwoody’s Computer Technology program had everything I was looking for,” Kraimer said, which included hands-on labs and […]

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School of Design students gain real-world experience

A group of Dunwoody College’s School of Design students recently worked side-by-side with employees of HGA, an interdisciplinary architecture, design, and engineering firm in Minneapolis, during a day-long Community Action Design Workshop. The event partnered those from The Works Museum, Driftless Region Youth Flight (DRYF), InnerCity Tennis (ICT), Friends School of Minnesota (FSMN), Disciples Ministry […]