News Coverage
A-B Tech Names Gossett Next School President
March 19, 2020
Asheville, N.C. — A-B Tech has named its next leader. On March 19, the N.C. State Board of Community Colleges approved John Gossett as president of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, with a start date set for July 1.
A-B Tech Names 3 Finalists To Be School's Next President, Replacing Dennis King
February 6, 2020
Asheville, N.C. — The list of potential successors to Dennis King as A-B Tech president is down to three names.
Retiring A-B Tech President King Talks Changed Buncombe, Undocumented Students, And Stigma
January 29, 2020
Asheville, N.C. — Dennis King calls the community college the 20th century’s most significant contribution to American higher education.
Column: Coming Into Carolina From Community College
June 24, 2019
I’ll never forget my experience of getting accepted into Carolina two years ago. Nothing quite like printing your own acceptance letter from ConnectCarolina to make an Instagram announcement to share the news with your friends from school.
Programs in Prisons Offer Fresh Starts for Residents
June 21, 2019
A-B Tech offers a variety of classes at correctional facilities in Buncombe and Madison counties to prepare residents for re-entry. Students can start with the basics in Transitional Studies to earn their High School Equivalency or take specific classes to start them in a new career.
