Author: Linda Shrieves

Posts by Linda Shrieves



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 [...]


New Campaign Seeks to Raise Scholarships for First-Generation College Students

Valencia Foundation has launched a fund-raising effort to help first-generation, low-income students pursue a college education. The “First One” campaign [...]


Financial Aid Default Rate Decreases

At a time when many colleges are experiencing increasing default rates on student loans, Valencia is at the helm of [...]


Mullowney Elected NACUA Board Chair

Valencia College Vice President for Policy and General Counsel William J. (Bill) Mullowney has been elected chair of the Board [...]


The Latest Issue of Vitae Makes Its Online Debut

Read about the new Honors research track for students who want to study science, the colorful organizer behind Valencia’s Brazilian [...]