Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) held its 2025 Commencement on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Harrah’s Cherokee Civic Center in downtown Asheville.
Dr. John D. Gossett, President of the college, conferred 400 diplomas and degrees upon graduates participating in the commencement services.
More than 900 degrees and diplomas were awarded for the 2024–25 academic year, including Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Engineering, and Associate in Applied Science, among a wide range of disciplines.
The event was honored by the presence of distinguished guests, including NC Governor Josh Stein. In his remarks the governor acknowledged the remarkable resilience of the A-B Tech Class of 2025, especially considering the difficulties presented by Hurricane Helene and the Covid-19 pandemic. Education NC Senior Advisor Nation Hahn delivered the commencement address.
Several graduates achieved notable milestones:
- 150 high school students earned associate degrees through the NC Career & College Promise dual enrollment program.
- Eight women from the Western Correctional Center graduated with honors in Social and Human Services Technology.
Individual success stories include Dan Nielson, a 54-year-old veteran who overcame PTSD to earn a Medical Laboratory Technology degree, and Itzel Briseida Moreno-Angeles, recognized for her community involvement and dedication to her education.
About A-B Tech Community College
A-B Tech offers more than 130 degrees, diplomas and certificates, as well as a wide range of workforce training and continuing education programs. A-B Tech includes the main Asheville campus, A-B Tech Enka (home of the A-B Tech Small Business Center and Business Incubation Program, Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast and N.C. BioNetwork), A-B Tech Madison, A-B Tech Woodfin, the Goodwill Center and the ABCCM…
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