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A-B Tech Awarded NSF Grant to Increase Participation in STEM Careers
July 24th 2018 A-B Tech Community College has received a $331,650 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program.![Clinical Nursing Instructor to Hike The Long Trail for Mission 22 Project - News Featured](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2024-05/clinical-nursing-instructor-to-hike-the-long-trail-for-mission-22-project-news-featured.jpg.webp?itok=WvfqOsip)
Clinical Nursing Instructor to Hike The Long Trail for Mission 22 Project
July 11th 2018 Kenny Hancock, Clinical Nursing Instructor at A-B Tech Community College, went on a 276-mile hike three summers ago and is planning to go again in late August to support a cause that is meaningful to him.![Baking chef at table with two women](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2021-08/jamie-poteat.jpg.webp?itok=gFFR2opg)
Baking and Pastry Arts Graduate Honored for Re-Entry Success
July 11th 2018 Jamie Poteat had an incredible spring this year. She graduated with her Baking and Pastry Arts degree in May, got married and honeymooned in Paris shortly thereafter.![Veterinary Technology Program Makes National List - News Featured](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2024-05/veterinary-technology-program-makes-national-list-news-featured.jpg.webp?itok=TFuKv0fd)
A-B Tech Veterinary Technology Program Makes National List
February 1st 2018 A-B Tech's Veterinary Medical Technology program has been ranked 37th nationally by The Best Colleges Top 50 Veterinary Technician programs.![Press release text](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2022-06/press-release.jpg.webp?itok=X5_Nn7Yu)
Students Selected for NASA On-Site Experience
February 1st 2018 A-B Tech students Elizabeth Wilson, Ryan Cole and Tom Varner have been selected to travel to NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center in February to participate in the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars project (NCAS).![Three men in front of a CNC machine](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2022-06/gene-haas-award.jpg.webp?itok=cK9IxnqM)
Haas Grant Funds Scholarships at A-B Tech
December 6th 2017 The Gene Haas Foundation has given A-B Tech Community College $17,500 for scholarships for students enrolled in the Computer-Integrated Machining Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology programs.![Chef Al LaRotonda and Clay Kraus](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2020-05/news-culinary-chef-al-larotonda.jpg.webp?itok=MoEct7pB)
Culinary Classes Return to Craggy Correctional Facilities
August 11th 2017 A dozen chefs in training wearing white uniforms presented culinary delights at Craggy Correctional for the first time in years.![Five chefs with formal wear with coaches.](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2020-05/news-culinary-team-at-banquet.jpg.webp?itok=bGcDu_Ly)
Culinary Team Brings Home Bronze
August 9th 2017 A-B Tech’s student culinary team won bronze medals and was recognized as fourth in the nation during the American Culinary Federation conference in Orlando. This was the College’s 10th trip to the national stage.![Helicopter on asphalt parking lot](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2020-05/news-helicopter-landing.jpg.webp?itok=LwAwN-HR)
Helicopter Lands on Motorcycle Range
August 3rd 2017 Students in the Motorcycle Safety Education got an unexpected visitor on the last day of class, Sunday, July 16. Apparently, all local helipads were taken, and a child needed emergency transport.![Headshot of Stuart Smolkin](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2020-05/news-stuart-smolkin.jpg.webp?itok=BCYwkB1a)
Volunteer Spotlight
August 3rd 2017 Name: Stuart Smolkin Volunteering Position: Asheville Radio Museum at A-B Technical Community College Time with Organization: 2 years![Jenna Deal and Heather Pack standing in the lobby of the Bailey Building.](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/2020-05/news-jenna-heather.jpg.webp?itok=iujzDMj8)