Press Releases
A-B Tech Celebrates 60 Years
December 3rd 2019 Founded in 1959, A-B Tech began offering programs in the 1959-60 academic year from two offices in Asheville City Hall. Sixty years later, the College has expanded to five locations and 32 buildings in Buncombe and Madison counties.
Tillman Honored for College Contributions
March 29th 2019 A-B Tech dedicated the main dining room in the Magnolia Building of The Brumit Center for Culinary Arts and Hospitality to long-time Associate Dean Chef Sheila Tillman on March 27 during a reception with the American Culinary Federation (ACF).
Wastewater Treatment Certification Classes Start February 22
January 3rd 2019 Grade I and Grade II Biological Wastewater Operator training courses at A-B Tech will start February 22, 2019.
Spherion Funds RAMP Scholarship at A-B Tech
November 28th 2018 Spherion Staffing & Recruiting of Asheville presented its Community Give Back Donation to A-B Tech's RAMP Scholarship, which supports students enrolled in the Engineering and Applied Technology programs.
A-B Tech Awarded $50,000 Finish Line Grant to Assist Students
September 11th 2018 A-B Tech Community College, in partnership with the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board, was awarded a $50,000 Finish Line Grant to help students complete their training.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).