Community Relations



City of Orlando Honors West Campus President and Other ‘Women of Distinction’

Falecia Williams, president of Valencia’s West Campus, along with four other recipients, were honored recently at a ceremony at Orlando [...]


Take Stock in Children Awards Full Scholarships to 16 Orange County Seniors

A crowd of hundreds of parents, students and community volunteers turned out on Tuesday, Feb. 25, to cheer on 16 [...]


Science Guru, NOVA Host David Pogue to Speak at Valencia College

ORLANDO – Edgy and hilarious science expert David Pogue has a front-row seat to observe the blazing-fast torrent of new [...]


Valencia Hires Former Orlando Police Chief to Lead Security Team

Former Orlando police chief Paul Rooney has been hired as Valencia College’s new assistant vice president for safety, security and [...]


Valencia College, Donors Offer Disadvantaged Children Full College Scholarships

Orlando, FL – A college education can be life-changing – “a golden ticket to a better future” – and it’s [...]


Orlando Magic Youth Fund Gives Valencia’s Take Stock in Children $35,000

Take Stock in Children of Orange County received $35,000 to help disadvantaged and at-risk youth be successful in school and [...]


Valencia Offers Help Filling Out Financial Aid Forms at Free Workshops

Orlando, FL – For many students, college is out of reach without financial aid. But to be eligible for financial [...]


Valencia to Hold Free Tax Preparation Workshops at East Campus

Orlando, FL – Valencia College accounting students and professors will be offering free tax help to the public on Saturdays [...]


Valencia College to Hold Weeklong Brazilian Film Festival in February

Orlando, FL – Valencia College will hold its 7th Brazilian Film Festival from Feb. 13 through Feb. 21, with free [...]


Hard Work, Dedication Are Ingredients in Chef’s Stellar Career

Today, Russ Simon is a  a globe-trotting chef, a man who dashes from London to Los Angeles, from Singapore to [...]