Archive for the ‘Featured Story’ Category
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2021 Grad Finale Commencement Celebrations
Monday, April 5, 2021
Valencia College is hosting a two-part experience for graduation this spring as nearly 4,000 students will participate in the college’s 52nd…
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Valencia College Debuts Docudrama “Privilege”
Friday, April 2, 2021
Valencia College Theatre is debuting “Privilege” on the virtual stage this spring. Compiled and written by John DiDonna, Stelson Telfort and…
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Valencia’s West Campus Selected to Serve as COVID-Vaccination Center
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
On Feb. 19, state and federal officials announced that Valencia College’s West Campus will serve as the location for one of…
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Valencia College Hosts Virtual Series on Social Justice
Monday, January 11, 2021
On Monday, Jan. 25, the Peace and Justice Institute at Valencia College will launch its annual Conversation on Justice, a weeklong…
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Valencia College Selects Dr. Kathleen Plinske as Its 5th President
Friday, December 18, 2020
In a special meeting held today, Valencia College trustees selected Dr. Kathleen Plinske to become the college’s fifth president. Plinske currently…
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Grateful to Escape Venezuela, Metallica Scholar Trains for a New Life and Livelihood
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
As a high-school student in Venezuela, Jose Medina was frustrated by the shortages of food and necessities that he and his…
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Behind the Bay: Metallica Scholar Finds Empowerment Through Welding
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Sparks fly through the air around Emma Lynn Ponds as she strides into the room, swimming in her thick protective jacket…
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Valencia College Selects Four Finalists for President
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
At a special meeting held today, Valencia College trustees voted to confirm four finalists selected by the college’s Presidential Search Committee….
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Remembering Dr. Jim Gollattscheck, Valencia’s Second President
Friday, November 13, 2020
A letter to the Valencia College community from Dr. Sandy Shugart, Valencia College’s president: Friends and colleagues: I’m saddened to learn…
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Singing A New Tune: Valencia Paralegal Grad Lands at Grammy Museum in Los Angeles
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Kevin Yang isn’t a backup singer, but on a good workday, he’s 20 feet from stardom. From his job at the…
