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Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Search Announcement

Dunwoody College of Technology invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs.  This cabinet-level, leadership position reports to the President and works collaboratively to shape the future direction of academic programs, instructional strategies, and student experience at the College. Founded in 1914 and located in Minneapolis, Dunwoody College […]

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Addressing the Engineering Skills Gap

Project-focused, collaborative, and designed for industry Most U.S. companies project that their engineering department will need to grow over the next five to 10 years. In fact, data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development lists engineering fields as some of the highest growth occupations. Those projections estimate that by 2026 employment openings […]

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President Rich Wagner honored by Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal

Dunwoody College of Technology President Rich Wagner received an honor that not many get – Most Admired CEO. Presented by the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal, the 2019 awards honored 10 leaders from Minnesota companies and organizations who are leading the way in their fields and in the State. This was the fourth year that […]

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From concept to creation: Dunwoody students collaborate on State Fair display

For the second consecutive year, Dunwoody College of Technology students have collaborated with the Minnesota Department of Health to create a display educating fairgoers about water consumption. The project will be on display at this year’s Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 22-Sept. 2.  Throughout the summer, the sound of wood cut by Computer Numerical Control (CNC) […]

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Automotive Dean addresses skills gap on Ratchet and Wrench Radio

Stephen Reinarts, the Dean of the Automotive Program here at Dunwoody, was a recent guest on the “Ratchet + Wrench Radio” podcast, where he discussed the current state of the automotive field. In this episode, Reinarts discussed his background in the world of automotive, while also weighing in on what needs to be done to […]

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Employee Spotlight: Tina Nevala, Assistant Registrar

Where did you grow up?  I grew up in Champlin, MN. Where did you attend college? What is your degree in? I graduated from the MN School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a Human Resource emphasis; an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration; and diplomas in Medical Office Administration […]

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How to Help Women Enter the Technical Workforce

By Maggie Whitman, Associate Director of Women’s Initiatives, Dunwoody College of Technology Historically low levels of unemployment has led Minnesota companies to place an even greater importance on their ability to recruit and retain workers. Gene Rebeck discusses this trend in the December issue of Twin Cities Business and identifies three key areas for companies to […]

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Dunwoody 2018 Year In Review

This year, Dunwoody celebrated a lot of amazing milestones and incredible achievements. We have selected 10 moments from this year that make us #DunwoodyProud. 10. The College celebrates an astounding 98 percent job placement rate. Dunwoody graduates continue to be in high demand with 98 percent of students placed in their field of study. 9. […]