Student Success
Photography Student Yeni Dacosta's Work Highlights the Importance of Cultural Ties
June 17, 2026 Yeni Dacosta fell in love with photography when her daughter Suri was born. Like many young mothers, she began snapping photos of her daughter at play. The 50-year-old, who is originally from Honduras, moved to Asheville after a brief time in Texas in 2014.
Adult High School Graduate Cherie Ostmann Says If She Can Do It, You Can Too
June 4, 2026 Cherie Ostmann, 29, will be the first to tell you that she’s good at taking care of the people around her.
A-B Tech’s Geomatics Technology Program Offers Students a Chance to Help Rebuild the Local Landscape
May 28, 2026 When Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, floodwaters rose high above riverbanks and streams, shifting long-established waterways and land.
Information Technology Student Kavik Carter Recognized for Leadership Skills
April 23, 2026 For A-B Tech Information Technology (IT) student Kavik Carter, being a good leader is about giving back to those around you.
Artist Michelle Letts on Crafting, Cranky Cats and the Joy of Getting Her Hands Dirty
April 2, 2026 A-B Tech Fine Arts student Michelle Letts is one of many artists featured in A-B Tech’s Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, which is now on display at Revolve Gallery (RAMP Studios) on Riverside Drive.
Social and Human Services Student Brandy Smiley Sparks Women to Rebuild their Lives in New Apprenticeship
December 10, 2025 When Brandy Smiley was released from prison in April, she came to the Asheville women’s shelter, Transformation Village, unsure of her future. The former accountant,44, knew she’d like to go back to school to gain more experience, but wasn’t sure what to study or how she could afford college.
Trailblazer Success: A-B Tech Nursing Student Lands Job Working With ICU Heart Patients
October 23, 2025 From the time A-B Tech nursing student Tajhma Linebarger, 25, was in fifth grade, he loved listening to his mom, a surgical technician, tell stories about work.
A-B Tech’s Future Business Leaders of America Prepare for a Year of Service
October 20, 2025 On a recent afternoon, a group of students dressed in neatly pressed suits and dress shirts gathered on A-B Tech’s King’s Common to pose for professional photos.
Trailblazer Success: Medical Laboratory Technology Alum Shares Passion with Students
October 16, 2025 As a teenager, Brittany Penland dreamed of one day being a teacher. But choosing a career wasn’t easy, as the 30-year-old mom also felt drawn to technology and the healthcare field.
Trailblazer Success: SGA VP Barbara Garcia-Martinez Hopes to Spark Passion in Fellow Students
October 1, 2025 When you meet A-B Tech’s new Student Government Association (SGA) Vice President Barbara Garcia-Martinez, chances are you will be taken in by her captivating smile and dimples. The 26-year-old Mexican American may seem soft-spoken at first, but don’t be fooled.