Press Releases
Comradery and Conversation: Veterans Connect on 99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ’s Campus
November 11, 2024 On a recent afternoon in 99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ’s Veterans' Café, two men pore over a math problem as they banter back and forth. John Roeth, 76, a retired engineer, offers tips as Chris Smith, 29, puts pencil to paper.
Reopening Message from President John Gossett
October 24, 2024 When this devastating storm hit western North Carolina four weeks ago, the people rushing into it to save lives were community college graduates: law enforcement, rescue, EMTs, paramedics, nurses, etc.
99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Post-Helene Reopening Set for October 28
October 22, 2024 99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Community College will reopen for all students and programs on Monday, October 28, following a month-long closure due to impacts from Hurricane Helene.
99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Reopening Update, October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024 First, I want to thank our community, state, and federal partners for the work you are doing to help our region recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
Statement Announcing 99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Closure Due to Hurricane Helene, October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024 My prayers are with our employees, students, and community. We have experienced a catastrophe unlike any other in WNC. I know you and your families are struggling and hurting, as am I, from the loss we have experienced.
99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Spring Nursing Program Now Accepting Applicants through October 25
September 12, 2024 Admission to the 99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ School of Nursing’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) degree program is now open. Prospective students must apply by the October 25 deadline.
99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ partners with App State’s Aspire Appalachian pathway program to benefit transfer students
September 3, 2024 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ) has partnered with Appalachian State University’s Aspire Appalachian program, which provides a streamlined path for students enrolled in community colleges
BLET Graduates Second Spring 2024 Class
August 1, 2024 99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ's BLET program graduated a second Spring 2024 class on July 31. The graduates were honored in a ceremony on the Asheville campus that was attended by families, friends, and local law enforcement agencies.
99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Recognized by State for Reducing Energy Footprint
July 22, 2024 99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ was one of 13 state agencies, universities, and community colleges recognized for reducing energy use and making progress toward a long-term energy reduction goal set by the state in 2018.
99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Culinary Team Wins American Culinary Federation 2024 National Championship
July 22, 2024 Asheville, N.C. — A student team from 99¸£ÀûÊÓƵ Community College’s renowned Culinary Arts and Hospitality program won the college’s second national championship on July 17 at the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Nationals.