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Technical Education

The Top 5 Reasons Why You should Consider Becoming a Surveyor

Whether you’re just starting out, or looking for a second career, there’s a lot of things to love about a career in land surveying. Here are some things to consider when deciding if this in-demand profession is right for you:   Land surveying is perfect for people who don’t want to be in an office all […]

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Academic Excellence Award

Blending compassion and career

Academic Excellence Award — Michael McGaffey, Radiologic Technology At Dunwoody, starting a career in Radiologic Technology involves extensive classroom, lab, and on-site clinical training. As an integral part of a medical team, technologists must be prepared to safely operate highly specialized equipment, perform medical diagnostic procedures, and understand human anatomy. Michael McGaffey, the 2023 Academic […]

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Goal to Becoming an Engineer Realized

Brennan Linn, Academic Excellence Award for Mechanical Engineering Brennan Linn elevates quality of work above all else. Raised to take pride in that work and to do it right the first time, he deliberates over the tiniest of details to achieve what he sees in his mind as the perfect outcome. Some might describe him […]

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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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Achieving her Goals

Academic Excellence Award – Sumeya Mohamed,Bachelor of Science in Interior Design It was three years into her program when Sumeya Mohamed knew she wanted to work on the healthcare and commercial sides of the Interior Design field. It was a direction and a goal she was determined to work towards. One year later – and […]

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Commencement News Releases

Dunwoody announces keynote speaker for this year’s Commencement Ceremony

Land O’Lakes, Inc. Chief Technology Officer Teddy Bekele will address the Class of 2023 on May 20 Minneapolis — Dunwoody College of Technology, a private, non-profit institution and pioneer in technical education, is proud to announce that Teddy Bekele, the Chief Technology Officer at Land O’Lakes, Inc., will deliver the keynote address during this year’s […]