Tech Talk
Max Queen, A-B Tech Trustee and Former VP of Administrative Services, Succumbs to Cancer
April 1st 2022 A-B Tech lost one of our own this week when Max Queen – an A-B Tech Trustee, retiree, graduate, and longtime friend of the college – passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 29 after battling pancreatic cancer.
A-B Tech Featured in NCDPS Education Digest
January 21st 2022 A-B Tech was featured in the December 2021 issue of the NCDPS Education Services "Education Digest" on page 16. See the publication here.
Federal Work Study Program Offers Aid For Students
November 10th 2021 A-B Tech students can give their resume a boost while getting paid to gain real-world work experience through the Federal Work-Study program. Work-study jobs are available on- and off-campus and students can gain valuable paid work experience to help land a job in a chosen field.
Radiography Study Session for Final Exam Soaks Students – and One VP
October 5th 2021 Students preparing for the finals in Radiography have a unique way of reviewing the material via water balloons.
Trailblazer Leadership Academy Graduates 18 in Challenging 2020-21 Year
October 5th 2021 The Trailblazer Leadership Academy has become a cornerstone of the RISE program. This yearlong academy for emerging leaders explores the challenges being faced by community colleges on a local, state, and national level.
Presenting the A-B Tech Burger
October 4th 2021 Christi Cortese, STEP Education Navigator, came up with the recipe for the A-B Tech burger contest in support of building awareness around the theme of Ketchup, Mustard & Pickle for the 2020 Fall PD Day.
Welcome, New Employees
October 4th 2021 Patrick Geuder joins A-B Tech as Specialist, Admissions.
A-B Tech Students honored at 2021 NCCIA Conference
October 4th 2021 Covid did not stop the North Carolina Computer Instruction Association (NCCIA) from hosting its 26th annual conference. The virtual conference adopted the tagline “Facing IT Together” and allowed over 140 instructors to gather.
Asheville Radio Museum Celebrated 20-Year Anniversary
September 15th 2021 The Asheville Radio Museum, one of Asheville's premier specialty museums, housing a ham and vintage radio collection, celebrated its 20th anniversary during celebrations in September. Asheville Mayor, Esther E. Manheimer, proclaimed September as Asheville Radio Museum Month within the city.
Phi Beta Lambda Has Great Year at State and Nationals
July 27th 2021 State Competition North Carolina Phi Beta Lambda held its State Leadership Conference online, with A-B Tech winning several awards. Students David Peck and Bethany Duke qualified for Nationals, which will be held at the end of June.