Archive for the ‘Featured Story’ Category
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Valencia’s Osceola Campus to Hold 9/11 Ceremony, Huge Flag Display
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Kissimmee, FL – To honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Valencia College’s Osceola Campus will hold a…
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Valencia Race to Raise Funds for Police, Firefighter Scholarships
Thursday, September 1, 2016
KISSIMMEE – On Friday, Sept. 9, Valencia College’s Alumni Association will hold a 5K race to raise money for scholarships for…
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After facing his obstacles, Valencia grad leaves for Columbia University
Friday, August 26, 2016
Archie Brechin dreams of becoming a college professor. It is, he says with a chuckle, the family business. His mother is…
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Valencia’s Summer Dance Concert Set for July 15-16
Monday, June 27, 2016
Orlando, FL – Valencia College will hold its annual Valencia Dance Summer Repertory Concert on July 15 and 16 at 8…
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New Construction Program Is Changing Lives — One Job at a Time
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Before Aaron Person signed up for a class in basic construction, he had little experience in the field – except for…
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Sweet Success, or How I Earned a College Degree While in High School
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Hala Saedi is 17 years old and graduating from East River High School in Orange County this spring. But she’s also…
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Valencia Graduate, Venezuelan Activist Named Fulbright Scholar
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Kenther Ramos was 16 years old and a university freshman when he attracted the attention of the Venezuelan government. Kenther, who…
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Valencia’s Graduation Set For May 8; Teen Mom is Distinguished Grad
Monday, April 18, 2016
Orlando, FL – On Sunday, May 8, more than 1,600 Valencia College students will receive their associate degrees when Valencia College…
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Students: What You Should Know About the Zika Virus
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
On Feb. 1, 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Zika virus a public health issue of international concern, a…
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Advanced Manufacturing Training Center Opens New Doors for Students, Industry
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Valencia’s new Advanced Manufacturing Training Center officially opened its doors today with a grand opening ceremony. Osceola County leaders and industry representatives joined…
