Sandy Shugart



Valencia College Selects Dr. Kathleen Plinske as Its 5th President

In a special meeting held today, Valencia College trustees selected Dr. Kathleen Plinske to become the college’s fifth president. Plinske [...]


Valencia College Selects Four Finalists for President

At a special meeting held today, Valencia College trustees voted to confirm four finalists selected by the college’s Presidential Search [...]


Valencia College President Sandy Shugart Announces Retirement

Sandy Shugart, president of Valencia College, announced today that he will retire from the college in June 2021. Shugart, who [...]


Valencia Grad Angel Sanchez Continues to Break Barriers

When Angel Sanchez graduated from Valencia College in 2014 – and led his fellow graduates in a rousing chant of [...]


Valencia College to Study Ways to Contain Rising Costs of College

As families grapple with the increasing cost of college – while watching their family incomes remain flat – Valencia College [...]


Valencia College Celebrates New Campus in Poinciana at Official Dedication Ceremony

Kissimmee, FL – Valencia College officials and students, along with an array of Osceola County officials and community members, celebrated [...]


Valencia Named a ‘Great College to Work For’ By Chronicle of Higher Ed

Orlando, FL – Valencia College has been named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according [...]


Valencia College President Named Winner of 2017 McGraw Prize

Orlando, FL — Valencia College’s president, Sandy Shugart, has been named one of three winners of the 2017 Harold W. McGraw, [...]


Valencia Arts Students Collaborate on 50th Anniversary Concert

Orlando, FL – Students from Valencia College’s arts and entertainment programs are collaborating to produce a talent showcase – with [...]


Valencia College Kicks Off Year-Long Celebration of its 50th Anniversary

Orlando, FL – Valencia College is launching its 50th anniversary celebration this month – and plans a year-long series of [...]