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Valencia College Working to Address Nursing Shortage in Central Florida

The number of vacant nursing jobs in Florida has climbed since 2013, and the state is expected to need an [...]


Valencia Ranks 4th in Nation for Number of Associate Degrees

Orlando, FL – Valencia College ranks fourth in the nation for the number of associate degrees awarded to students, according [...]


New Building to House Film, Sound & Music Programs on East Campus

Valencia College’s East Campus — known as the college’s arts campus — is expanding again, with the construction of a [...]


Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco to Speak at Winter Park Writers Festival

Orlando, FL – Award-winning poet Richard Blanco – the first Latino and first gay poet to be chosen to read [...]


Osceola Campus to Host Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival

Kissimmee, FL – The student government association of Valencia College’s Osceola Campus, in partnership with the Osceola Star newspaper and [...]


Let’s Get Electric! Valencia to Host Electric Car Event on Sept. 10

Orlando, FL – Drivers of electric cars – and more than 100 folks who are interested in electric cars – [...]


Valencia’s Osceola Campus to Hold 9/11 Ceremony, Huge Flag Display

Kissimmee, FL – To honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Valencia College’s Osceola Campus will hold [...]


Valencia Race to Raise Funds for Police, Firefighter Scholarships

KISSIMMEE –  On Friday, Sept. 9, Valencia College’s Alumni Association will hold a 5K race to raise money for scholarships [...]


After facing his obstacles, Valencia grad leaves for Columbia University

Archie Brechin dreams of becoming a college professor. It is, he says with a chuckle, the family business. His mother [...]


Valencia College Announces Arts Calendar for 2016-2017

Orlando, FL – Don’t miss the great shows and exhibits in Valencia’s 2016-17 arts season. All events will take place [...]