Archive for the ‘Valencia in the News’ Category
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Orlando Sentinel Details Long Bus Commutes by Poinciana Students
Thursday, March 5, 2015
The Orlando Sentinel illustrated the need for a Poinciana campus with a front-page article on March 5, 2015, that followed the…
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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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Valencia’s Film Program Recognized in ‘Backstage’ Magazine
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Valencia’s film technology program was mentioned as one of eight reasons filmmakers should consider filming in Orlando, according to an article…
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Valencia Sustainability and Energy Savings Recognized in National Magazine
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Valencia has become a national leader among colleges for energy-savings and sustainability efforts. Read this recent article from University Business…
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New York Times Applauds Valencia’s Efforts to Cut Student Loan Default
Thursday, July 31, 2014
While addressing the nation’s growing student loan debt — and the troubling default rate at some colleges — The New York…
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Orlando Sentinel Focuses on Valencia’s Proposed Poinciana Campus
Friday, June 27, 2014
On Thursday, June 25, the Orlando Sentinel featured a front-page story about Valencia’s plans for a campus in Poinciana. Click here…
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Orlando Sentinel Focuses Spotlight on DirectConnect to UCF, Valencia
Monday, May 12, 2014
Cathy Gutierrez is one of Valencia’s many success stories. The 22-year-old, who graduated from the University of Central Florida in May,…
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Valencia Theater Students to Work on Year-Long Trayvon Martin Project
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
During the 2014-15 school year, Valencia College theater students will participate in a year-long exploration of the Trayvon Martin case and…
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President Obama Visits Valencia to Address Economy, Leveling the Playing Field for Women
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
President Barack Obama spoke to a lively crowd of 300 students, staff and invited guests at Valencia College’s West Campus today….
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Orlando Sentinel Highlights Valencia’s A.S. Degree Programs
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
What’s the best-kept secret in higher education? The value of an Associate in Science degree. In Florida, community college graduates who…
