Retirement Not an Option: A-B Tech Student Eric Velez Just Won’t Quit

May 5, 2025 A-B Tech student Eric Velez, 65, is graduating in May with an Associate in Science degree, the next step in pursuit of his childhood dream of becoming a physician.

Award-winning Artist Harper Bolick Aims to Shine a Light in Dark Times

May 2, 2025 A-B Tech art student Harper Bolick, who is graduating this May with an Associate in Fine Arts degree, was the program's Academic Achievement Award recipient for the year and a top award winner in the annual Student Art Show.

Student Government President Mariana Flores Leaves Lasting Legacy

April 30, 2025 Two-term Student Government Association (SGA) President Marianna Flores, 20, knows firsthand the challenges that come with learning a new language and finding her place in the community. When she was 14, her family moved from El Salvador to North Carolina.

Award-Winning Culinary Student Ezrah Hanson Says Food is His Love Language

April 28, 2025 Award-winning culinary student Ezrah Hanson will be the first to tell you that serving others is in his blood. His name means "helper" in Hebrew, so perhaps it was his destiny to grow up in a family that operated a bustling traveler’s hostel and working farm on forty acres of land.

Nicholas Sutton Receives Goodnight STEM Scholarship to North Carolina State University

May 9, 2024 Nicholas Sutton, 20, came to A-B Tech two years ago with the long-term vision of pursuing a career in a STEM field. Skilled at math, the Canton native enrolled in the university transfer program, knowing that he wanted to go on for his bachelor’s degree.

Jason Anthony Boucher Named as 2024 Academic Excellence Award Winner

May 8, 2024 Boucher was honored recently at the spring awards ceremony. Only one student from each of the 58 state community colleges receives this award.

Human Services Technology Student Jessica Borroel Nominated for 2024 Dallas Herring Achievement Award

May 8, 2024 The Dallas Herring Achievement Award was established by the North Carolina Community College System in 2010 to honor the late Dr. Dallas Herring, one of the state’s earliest advocates of community colleges.

Radiography Student Damaris Pierson Nominated for Robert W. Scott Leadership Award

May 8, 2024 In 2004, the North Carolina Association of Community College Presidents created the Governor Robert W. Scott Leadership Award as a way to recognize student leadership on a statewide level while also honoring former governor Bob Scott.

Cardiac Sonographer Jeremy Woody: How Far Does That Rabbit Hole Go?

May 7, 2024 After nearly a decade working in the food industry, Jeremy Woody, 34, was hungry for a job with regular hours and better benefits.

Sophia deCordova: A-B Tech's Sticky Note Fairy Awarded for Legacy of Kindness

May 7, 2024 When Sophia deCordova, 20, was a little girl, her mom slipped sticky notes in her school lunches that bore messages like “You’re amazing” and “I love you”.

For Early Childhood Center Director Leondra McDay, Success Meant Taking It Slow

May 7, 2024 Like many early childhood education teachers, Leondra McDay, 34, came to A-B Tech to take a basic education class required for her teaching position; state-licensed centers receive extra points for having credentialed teachers.

Counselor Amanda Killian Reignites Self Worth by Serving Others

May 7, 2024 For Amanda Killian, 42, education has extended far beyond the classroom’s four walls, deep into her own life experience.