Author: Carol Traynor

Posts by Carol Traynor



Aiming for the Stars

When he was a young boy, Eduardo Bidot’s dream of working for NASA was sparked when he saw a movie [...]


YouthBuild Will Start in Orange County

Valencia College has received a 3-year, $1.5 million U.S. Department of Labor grant to expand its Osceola County YouthBuild program [...]


Valencia College Unveils New Precision Optics Lab, Celebrates First Graduates

On Feb. 22, Valencia College, along with partner Lockheed Martin, dedicated the college’s new Precision Optics Lab, where the first [...]


Valencia College Offers Free Tax Preparation Help

Just in time for tax season, Valencia College accounting students and professors will offer free tax preparation help to the [...]


Valencia College Trustees to Consider New Lab Fees for 2024-2025

At Valencia College’s District Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for February 1, the board will discuss proposed changes in student [...]


Valencia College Foundation Announces New Chair and Board Officers for 2023-2024

Valencia College Foundation has named its new slate of board officers for 2023-2024. The Valencia College Foundation Board is made [...]


Beth Smith and Michael Sasso Elected Chair and Vice Chair of Valencia College Board of Trustees

At its August 10 meeting, the Valencia College District Board of Trustees elected Beth Smith, vice president of government and [...]


Osceola Honors Student Named Distinguished Graduate for 2019-2020

2019-2020 Distinguished Graduate, Tamyia Paul As a senior at Osceola High School in Kissimmee, Tamyia Paul toured colleges and universities throughout [...]


Valencia President Sandy Shugart to Play Benefit Concert at Garden Theatre

Orlando, FL – Sandy Shugart, president of Valencia College, and his band will play a benefit concert on Jan. 11 at [...]


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