Academic Issues



Remembering Chauncey Parker: Professor and Witness to History

Chauncey G. Parker III loved English and writing — but he was also a witness to history in his 30s, [...]


Bestselling Author to Share Tales of Abolitionist on Valencia Stage

If Quentin Tarantino’s film “Django Unchained” is your type of film, don’t miss bestselling author James McBride performing and discussing [...]


Valencia to Launch New Degree in Health Information Technology

Orlando — As more hospitals and medical offices switch to electronic health records, there’s a growing demand for workers who [...]


Valencia College Named ‘Military-Friendly School’ for Second Year

Valencia College has been named a “military-friendly school” for the second year in a row. The Military Friendly Schools designation [...]


New Partnership Connects Parramore Residents to Nursing Careers

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orlando Commissioner Daisy Lynum and officials from area hospitals and schools launched an ambitious plan today [...]


Valencia College Named to Washington Monthly’s List of Top Community Colleges

Valencia College was named one of the top 50 two-year colleges in the United States, according to Washington Monthly’s 2013 [...]


Valencia Partners with Seminole State, Lake-Sumter Colleges to Win $1.5 Million STEM Grant

ORLANDO – Valencia College, Seminole State College and Lake-Sumter State College have been awarded a three-year, $1.5 million grant from [...]


Valencia, Other State Colleges Agree to Promote Veteran-Friendly Policies

Valencia College and the 27 other colleges in the Florida College System (FCS) have signed a national initiative to promote [...]


Valencia’s Language Programs Invite Public to Open House on August 14

Orlando, FL – Valencia College will hold an open house on Aug. 14 to welcome members of the community to [...]


Higher Education Writer Touts Valencia’s DirectConnect to UCF

Jeff Selingo, an editor at The Chronicle of Higher Education, spent more than a year researching the future of higher [...]