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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 [...]


Distinguished Graduate to Highlight Educational Freedom at 2017 Commencement

Orlando, FL – On Sunday, May 7, more than 1,600 Valencia students will walk the stage, receiving their associate degrees [...]


Valencia College President Named Winner of 2017 McGraw Prize

Orlando, FL — Valencia College’s president, Sandy Shugart, has been named one of three winners of the 2017 Harold W. McGraw, [...]


The Pursuit of ‘Equal Dignity:’ Rich Crotty Reflects on a Career Ignited at Valencia College

The first one in his family to step foot on a college campus, Rich Crotty has never been one to [...]