Archive for the ‘Featured Story’ Category
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Non-traditional student starts college at 37, now heading to Yale University
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
While many think college is no longer an option for them after a certain age, Miranda Rublaitus never gave up her…
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Valencia College Celebrates 200,000th Alumnus — and How She Overcame Obstacles in her Path
Monday, May 9, 2022
On May 8, Valencia College celebrated its 200,000th alumnus – and the person who walked across the stage and helped the college…
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Valencia College Unveils New Mascot
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Valencia College has unveiled its new mascot – and it’s the Valencia Puma. “We believe it is the perfect mascot to…
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Going for Gold: VC Student Now Training for 2024 Paris Olympics
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Florida may be known for producing Olympic swimmers and, now, Olympic speed skaters. But in the next summer Olympics – set…
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Turning Tragedy into Triumph: Distinguished Graduate Chooses a Career Path to Help Others
Monday, March 28, 2022
When Leah Basaria arrived on campus at Valencia College, she took one look around and decided to get her credits and…
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From Cashier to Fire Marshal: VC Grad Blazes a Trail in Fire Prevention
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
After graduating from high school, Christina Diaz couldn’t envision her future. She’d just gotten married and didn’t have much money for…
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Valencia College to Unveil New Training Facility in Orange County
Friday, November 5, 2021
Orlando — On Nov. 12, Valencia College will officially open the doors of its largest workforce training center – where the…
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Target Selects Valencia Grad to Design Hispanic Heritage Month Products
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
It’s weird to see your face in a Target ad. But sometimes, the universe smiles on you – and Reina Castellanos…
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The Ocean (and a NOAA Internship) Is Calling This Valencia Grad
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Growing up in Puerto Rico, Nadia Vidal zeroed in on her life’s goal quickly. Surrounded by seas and beaches, she knew…
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Raising the Bar
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Some students know exactly where their education might lead them––they enroll in classes and immediately they set out on a course…
