Author: Linda Shrieves

Posts by Linda Shrieves



Infant’s Near Drowning Spurred Father’s Career Choice

Manuel Rivera never imagined himself becoming a health-care provider. He planned to go into the military after graduating from high [...]


Plinske One of Only 40 Nationwide Selected for Aspen Presidential Fellowship

Kathleen Plinske, president of Valencia College’s Osceola, Lake Nona and Poinciana campuses, has been awarded the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for [...]


Valencia Distinguished Graduate Interviewed on The Takeaway

As part of a year-long look at community colleges across America, The Takeaway, hosted by John Hockenberry, aired an in-depth [...]


Gov. Scott Approves $12.1 Million for Poinciana Campus

With the strong leadership of Sen. Darren Soto, Rep. Mike La Rosa and Osceola County, Valencia College secured the final [...]


Manufacturing Community Celebrates Opening of New Training Center

Valencia’s new Advanced Manufacturing Training Center was designed in response to industry needs for high-tech manufacturing workers. Osceola County is [...]


Valencia Receives In-Kind Software Grant from Siemens PLM Software

Valencia College received an in-kind software grant from Siemens PLM Software with an estimated commercial value of $63 million. The [...]


Advanced Manufacturing Training Center Opens New Doors for Students, Industry

Valencia’s new Advanced Manufacturing Training Center officially opened its doors today with a grand opening ceremony. Osceola County leaders and industry representatives [...]


Honoring a Teacher Who Made a Difference

Neal Phillips knows firsthand that having a great teacher can change everything. In 2012, the Valencia English professor started a [...]


Valencia Students Recognized as 2015 Siemens Technical Scholars

Five students from Valencia College’s Respiratory Care program have been named 2015 Siemens Technical Scholars. The new scholarship, announced today [...]


Valencia Wins $5.25 Million Hispanic Education Grant to Strengthen and Expand Educational Opportunities for Students

Valencia College was awarded a $5.25 million grant by the U.S. Department of Education this week. The funding comes from [...]