AACC Community College Journal: Leading Through Trauma

October 27, 2026 There is a famous quote most often attributed to John Lennon: Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." It's an apt description for my professional life when I became president of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) in July 2020, in the middle of a global pa

A-B Tech Students' Oil Experiment Launches On SpaceX Mission

October 13, 2026 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — An experiment developed by three A-B Tech students is now heading to the International Space Station after launching aboard a SpaceX rocket Tuesday, with research that could help astronauts keep critical spacecraft equipment running.

$3.2 Million Awarded for Good Jobs WNC Workforce Training at 11 Western Community Colleges

September 24, 2026 Woodfin, N.C. (WLOS) — Community colleges in western North Carolina are getting funds to help people land jobs with livable wages at a time when employers in the area are struggling to recruit.

Edible Asheville Fall 2026 Profile: Alyse Baca of Spicewalla

September 1, 2026 Alyse Baca thought she had her career figured out. After earning a degree in Dental Assisting from A-B Tech in 2011, she enjoyed the work and expected to stay in the profession. But while working full time, she picked up a hobby that slowly began changing her plans.

Rotary Club Funds wART Radio Backup Studio at A-B Tech Madison

September 1, 2026 Marshall — The Rotary Clubs of Asheville and Madison County teamed up to donate $4,000 to the Madison County Arts Council after the building required significant repairs following damage from Tropical Storm Helene.

New NC Community College System President Dr. Monty Sullivan Shares His Story And A Call To Action

September 1, 2026 On Friday, Dr. Monty Sullivan — the new interim president of the N.C. Community College System (NCCCS) — addressed an audience of community college trustees and presidents during a seminar held by the N.C. Association

A-B Tech Unveils Ambitious Vision For Futures Factory

August 5, 2026 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College plans to build a major manufacturing education, workforce training, and research center that officials say will help prepare workers for the region’s growing advanced manufacturing industry and strengthen Western North Carolina’s economy.

A-B Tech Receives EDA Grant for WNC Futures Factory, Community College Daily

August 3, 2026 Several large-scale, workforce-focused projects led by or involving community colleges have received word over the past week of major federal investments. Most of the funding comes from the U.S. Commerce Department and the National Science Foundation.

$34M federal investment headed to western North Carolina, with $29M for A-B Tech

July 27, 2026 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — More than $34 million in federal funding is headed to western North Carolina to support workforce development and long-term recovery from Helene.

Asheville Culinary Students Medal, Honored At National Competition

July 8, 2026 Asheville — This summer, the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Culinary Department's Hot Food Team headed to the American Culinary Federation's national finals in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with the students set on cooking their way to victory in the intense live compet

New Program Helps Asheville Area High Schoolers Step Into High-Paying Careers

June 1, 2026 Asheville, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is investing over $1 million in a new program that offers high schoolers opportunities to enter higher-paying careers.

Carolina Village and A-B Tech Recognized for Artistry in Intergenerational Innovation

May 18, 2026 Carolina Village has been named the recipient of the 2026 LeadingAge North Carolina Excellence in Innovation Award for its intergenerational collaboration, “Voices & Visions,” created in partnership with