Author: Linda Shrieves

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Garman Named Director of New Collaborative Design Center

Marifrances “Gert” Garman has joined Valencia College as director of its Collaborative Design Center, located on the college’s west Orlando [...]


Mexican Consulate Awards Scholarships to Help Valencia Students of Mexican Origin

Today, the Mexican Consulate in Orlando awarded Valencia College $4,000 in scholarships to benefit Mexican-American students. Together with matching dollars [...]


Video Features Voices of 9/11

On Sept. 11, 2013, a crowd of hundreds gathered at Valencia College’s Osceola Campus to mourn the loss of lives [...]


Valencia to Help Guide the Establishment of Community College in Saudi Arabia

Valencia College has signed an agreement with Princess Noura University (PNU) to develop several Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees that [...]


New Partnership Connects Parramore Residents to Nursing Careers

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orlando Commissioner Daisy Lynum and officials from area hospitals and schools launched an ambitious plan today [...]


Osceola Campus to Again Honor 9/11 Victims with Massive Flag Display

To honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Valencia College’s Osceola Campus has teamed up with the [...]


Valencia East Campus Hosts Food Trucks, Outdoor Entertainment

Singer/songwriter Austin Renfroe, local rock band Transmit Now and comedian/magician Michael Kent will perform in concert as part of the [...]


Bridges Program Wins BETA Center Award for Its Impact on the Lives of Teen Moms and Families

Valencia College’s Bridges to Success Program received an award on Saturday, Aug. 24, from Orlando’s BETA Center, a nonprofit agency [...]


Three New Trustees Join Valencia College Governing Board

Governor Rick Scott has appointed Lucas Boyce of Orlando, Daisy Lopez-Cid of Kissimmee and Bruce Carlson of Celebration to the [...]


Local 6 Features Valencia in Story on Security Measures to Prevent Cheating

Colleges and universities–including Valencia–are using the latest technology to prevent students from cheating during online exams. WKMG Local 6 reporter [...]