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Two Valencia Officials Recognized for Service to Hispanic Community

Two Valencia officials, Elisha Gonzalez Bonnewitz and Dr. Kathleen Plinske, have been named winners of this year’s Don Quijote Awards, [...]


Shugart: Documentary on College Costs Ignores Obvious Solution

Is college worth the cost? And are there any alternatives to the high-priced system that dominates American higher education? Those [...]


Welcome to Valencia’s Greenest Classroom: Leu Gardens

In the fading daylight, in what may be the greenest classroom in Orlando, a dozen Valencia College horticulture students are [...]


Valencia Honors Fallen Florida Veterans, Hosts Memorial Exhibit

ORLANDO — Before a crowd of about 100, military officials, Valencia officials and the college’s student veterans on Monday honored [...]


Valencia Brain Bowl Player Wins Tournament Singlehandedly

Team sports are just that — for teams. But when Valencia College’s Brain Bowl team went to Ocala recently to [...]


Valencia College Invites Community Input for Poinciana Campus

Kissimmee — In July, the Valencia College Board of Trustees approved the creation of a future Poinciana Campus on land [...]


Valencia Theater Presents Greek Classic, ‘The Bacchae’

Orlando, FL – The Valencia College Theater will present the ancient Greek tragedy, “The Bacchae,” from Nov. 19-24, outdoors on [...]


Valencia Engineering Students Help Elementary Kids Build Solar Generators for African Orphanage

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. —  The library at Tildenville Elementary School is teeming with excitement and fidgety energy. At three large [...]


Valencia’s Film Program Recognized in ‘Backstage’ Magazine

Valencia’s film technology program was mentioned as one of eight reasons filmmakers should consider filming in Orlando, according to an [...]


Flexible Fit: Valencia’s Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program Suits Working Students’ Schedules

ORLANDO — Allie Erickson’s mom spent her career working as a nurse. But when Allie was ready for college, her [...]