Archive for the ‘Featured Story’ Category
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From Orlando to Silicon Valley: The Tale of One Graphic Design Graduate
Friday, January 30, 2015
Matt Ma is chasing the American dream. He’s living in Silicon Valley, working for one of the nation’s biggest companies, and…
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Gov. Scott Visits Valencia, Proposes Tax-Free Textbook Initiative
Thursday, January 29, 2015
KISSIMMEE – Gov. Rick Scott today announced a plan to eliminate sales taxes on textbook sales for college students, a measure…
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One Graduate’s Story: How I Changed Majors and Found My Passion
Monday, January 12, 2015
James Bustraan was cruising through his classes, on his way to majoring in accounting, when a math professor stopped him in…
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Welcome to Valencia’s Greenest Classroom: Leu Gardens
Monday, November 17, 2014
In the fading daylight, in what may be the greenest classroom in Orlando, a dozen Valencia College horticulture students are busy…
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Valencia Honors Fallen Florida Veterans, Hosts Memorial Exhibit
Monday, November 10, 2014
ORLANDO — Before a crowd of about 100, military officials, Valencia officials and the college’s student veterans on Monday honored the…
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Valencia Students Create Portable Solar Generators for Needy Villages
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Valencia students donate thousands of hours to charity each year, but most of those charities are located here in Florida. However,…
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Students Discover Volunteering Provides a ‘Taste’ of the Real World
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Valencia’s culinary and hospitality students do more than spend time in Valencia’s kitchens and classrooms. Here in Orlando, one of the…
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Valencia Launches Innovative Program to Teach App Development
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Everybody wants to create a million-dollar “app” – an app that will be so indispensable that people will pay for the…
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Valencia Grad Overcomes Hardship, Transfers to Amherst College
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
ORLANDO — For more than three years, Al Williams has worn a medallion around his neck – to serve as a…
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An Incredible Journey: Valencia’s Distinguished Graduate Goes from Prison to Honors College
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
When Angel Sanchez was released from prison at age 28 — after serving 12 years behind bars – he faced life…
