Faculty & Staff News
Life Stories: Beth Stewart
May 27th 2024 In this short video, Beth Stewart, Vice President of Instructional Services, shares her passion for martial arts.
2024 Employees of the Year College Chosen
May 23rd 2024 Six employees were honored as A-B Tech’s 2024 Employees of the Year during the college’s spring picnic on May 8.
A-B Tech Employees Complete Western Community College Leadership Academy
May 16th 2024 Four A-B Tech Community College employees graduated this spring from the Western Community College Leadership Academy.
Knowledge for the Next Generation: Chef Cathy Horton Profile in Edible Asheville
April 23rd 2024 When Cathy Horton decided to start a new career in the food industry, she was quick to say yes to just about any opportunity that came her way. Write restaurant reviews? Sure. Cook for a wine dinner? Absolutely.
STEP Community Service Event
November 14th 2023 The STEP team had an Amazing day distributing healthy, locally grown, fresh produce to over 300 people with Bounty & Soul!
Meet the Two Creative Forces Behind A-B Tech's 2023 Culinary Team
September 1st 2023 From concocting homemade sausage to cooking a delicious three-course meal in record time, A-B Tech’s 2023 student culinary team has many skills that paid off this past July, earning second in the nation at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) National Finals in New Orleans.
Asheville Chef Wins Global Culinary Competition, Heading To Finals In Singapore
June 13th 2023 Asheville, N.C. — A local chef who’s trained many a student to compete on national stages found himself center-ring in an international battle of the culinary arts.
Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast’s Consuming the Craft Podcast Wins National Award
May 1st 2023 Consuming the Craft podcast has been awarded a second gold Paragon Award by the National Council of Public Relations and Marketing (NCMPR), which recognizes outstanding achievement by community college marketing and PR professionals.
The Competitive Edge
October 10th 2022 Asheville, N.C. — Chef Instructor Chris Bugher brings a collaborative spirit to his culinary teaching, but don’t be fooled: he has the heart of a competitor. As an athlete in high school, he discovered a drive to rack up wins. But it was when he joined the world of competitive cooking that he found his real competitive edge.