Archive for the ‘Featured Story’ Category
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Watch Valencia President Emeritus Recall College’s Early Days
Friday, September 1, 2017
Our second president Jim Gollattscheck was with the college from the beginning, when Valencia Junior College opened in 1967 to serve…
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An Eye for Design: Valencia Grad Works and Lives in London
Monday, July 31, 2017
Valencia grad Tony Ray remembers the first time he saw his work on the digital billboards near London’s Waterloo station. “It…
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New Issue of Vitae Celebrates Valencia’s 50th Anniversary
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Since we’re heading into the dog days of summer, can we suggest a cool, indoor activity? The new issue of Vitae…
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Ask an Alumn: Orange County Commissioner Emily Bonilla
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Last December, Orange County swore in two newly-elected commissioners to its governing board, and as it turns out, both are Valencia…
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Madelyn Young: 1973 Valencia Graduate Recalls College’s Early Days
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Madelyn Young had a four-year, full academic scholarship to Florida State University in 1971 when she graduated from Jones High School….
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Ask an Alumn: Orange County Commissioner Betsy VanderLey
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Last December, Orange County swore in two newly-elected commissioners to its governing board, and as it turns out, they are both…
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The Pursuit of ‘Equal Dignity:’ Rich Crotty Reflects on a Career Ignited at Valencia College
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
The first one in his family to step foot on a college campus, Rich Crotty has never been one to follow…
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Pop the Champagne and Pass the Dictionaries! Brain Bowl Team Wins 7th National Championship
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Pop the champagne and pass the encyclopedias! Valencia College’s brainiacs have done it again! The college’s Brain Bowl team has won its…
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Liefke Meyers and the Power of Persistence
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Today, Valencia Grad Liefke Meyers is the Vice President of Investor Relations for Orlando’s Economic Partnership, but fifteen years ago, she…
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The Story of Valencia College: 50 Years of Better Tomorrows
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Our history, from embattled beginnings to national higher education acclaim, will give you an idea of the lasting impact we’ve had…
