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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 [...]


Pop the Champagne and Pass the Dictionaries! Brain Bowl Team Wins 7th National Championship

Pop the champagne and pass the encyclopedias! Valencia College’s brainiacs have done it again! The college’s Brain Bowl team has won [...]


Liefke Meyers and the Power of Persistence

Today, Valencia Grad Liefke Meyers is the Vice President of Investor Relations for Orlando’s Economic Partnership, but fifteen years ago, [...]


The Story of Valencia College: 50 Years of Better Tomorrows

Our history, from embattled beginnings to national higher education acclaim, will give you an idea of the lasting impact we’ve [...]


Valencia College Kicks Off Year-Long Celebration of its 50th Anniversary

Orlando, FL – Valencia College is launching its 50th anniversary celebration this month – and plans a year-long series of [...]


From Alaska to Antarctica, One Valencia Grad Studies Sea Life

Julie Avery has a life that many science geeks would envy. She’s a research assistant professor with joint appointments at [...]


Valencia College Presents ‘3 in Motion’ Featuring 3 Dance Troupes

ORLANDO – Valencia College’s resident dance company, Valencia Dance Theatre, along with the Dr. Phillips High School Dance Magnet Program [...]


Valencia’s Experiment with Big Data Featured in NPR Report

Valencia College is on the cutting edge of a new experiment in higher education — using “big data” or predictive [...]