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Tony Ray on London Eye.

An Eye for Design: Valencia Grad Works and Lives in London

Valencia grad Tony Ray remembers the first time he saw his work on the digital billboards near London’s Waterloo station. [...]


Valencia Named a ‘Great College to Work For’ By Chronicle of Higher Ed

Orlando, FL – Valencia College has been named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according [...]


New Issue of Vitae Celebrates Valencia’s 50th Anniversary

Since we’re heading into the dog days of summer, can we suggest a cool, indoor activity? The new issue of [...]


New campus, buildings, programs await Valencia students this fall

With classes beginning on August 28, now is the time for new students to apply to Valencia College to be [...]


Ask an Alumn: Orange County Commissioner Emily Bonilla

Last December, Orange County swore in two newly-elected commissioners to its governing board, and as it turns out, both are [...]


Madelyn Young: 1973 Valencia Graduate Recalls College’s Early Days

Madelyn Young had a four-year, full academic scholarship to Florida State University in 1971 when she graduated from Jones High [...]


Ask an Alumn: Orange County Commissioner Betsy VanderLey

Last December, Orange County swore in two newly-elected commissioners to its governing board, and as it turns out, they are [...]


Taking a Turn for the Better: Inmates Graduate from Valencia’s Construction Training Program

The tears started flowing early at the recent graduation ceremony at the Orange County Jail. The inmates were smiling, wearing [...]


Education Transforms Life of ‘Non-Traditional’ Student

We recently learned of Angela Murphy’s Valencia story at the Seneff Honors College Evening of Distinction. In 2012 – in [...]

Rula Khalaf

Valencia’s 2017 Distinguished Graduate Finds New World of Opportunity at East Campus

“Coming to America, I was afraid,” says Rula Khalaf strolling towards the photo shoot for the commencement program. Khalaf is [...]