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Dunwoody Launches Podcast to Engage in Solutions-Driven Conversations around the Skills Gap

Dunwoody College of Technology, a private, non-profit institution and pioneer in technical education, today announces the launch of an original podcast that will explore how working in partnership can create positive impact in our communities. Hosted by Dunwoody President Rich Wagner, “Technically Speaking with Dunwoody College” begins streaming June 2 on Apple Podcasts, or wherever […]

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Dunwoody partnering with AIA Minnesota on
upcoming Continuing Education Course

Topic: The Importance of Ethics in Recruitment and Retention: Eliminating Bias and Promoting Equity This June, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Minnesota along with Dunwoody College of Technology’s School of Design will be hosting a virtual program around ethics and equity as part of its continuing education program. The session, “The Importance of Ethics […]

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Academic Excellence Award – David Jensen

For many, architecture is an art form. For artist David Jensen, architecture has become his new medium. Jensen, who will graduate this May with a Bachelor Architecture from Dunwoody College of Technology, discovered his love of architecture through his art. He was working on a series of collaborative projects with filmmaker and musician Isaac Gale, […]

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Academic Excellence Award — Yengkong Thao

Graphic Design & Production Yengkong Thao’s interest in graphic design was sparked by chance. After a meeting with his guidance counselor at Wausau East High School in Wisconsin, Thao found out he had a gap in his class schedule that needed to be filled. An artist at heart, Thao’s counselor encouraged him to consider taking […]

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Academic Excellence Award — Magnhild Waltrina Eilers

Computer Networking Systems It has taken a few years, but Magnhild Waltrina Eilers has finally found joy, and is content with the direction of her life. Completing Richfield’s Watershed High School took a few years longer than normal as she struggled with severe depression, and after graduating in the mid-2000s, she had a difficult time figuring out what to […]

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Academic Excellence – Paige Ardizzone

Radiologic Technology After sitting through all of her classes at Bethel University and graduating with a degree in Biology, Paige Ardizzone just knew that a desk job wasn’t for her. And it was that realization that led her to Dunwoody. Now with an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology and jobs at Stellis Health […]

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Academic Excellence Award – Kyle Brockett

Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology Kyle Brockett came to Dunwoody College hoping to add more life skills to an already full back pocket. After nine years of active duty in the U.S. Army as an airborne paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division and Military Intelligence with 3rd Special Forces Group, Brockett finished his military tour […]

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Academic Excellence Award – Josh Mattson

Honda Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT) Josh Mattson knew that he wanted to do something hands-on for a living.   “I’m not a huge fan of sitting at a desk and filling out papers all day,” he said. “I like to get my hands dirty and turn wrenches.”  As a student at Osseo High School in […]