Community Relations



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 [...]


Valencia, Florida Tech Partner to Offer Logistics Management Degree at Lake Nona Campus

Orlando, FL – Valencia College and Florida Institute of Technology are partnering to offer Valencia students the chance to earn [...]


State Board of Education OKs New Campus in Poinciana

Orlando, FL – The State Board of Education on Tuesday approved Valencia College’s plans to create a new campus in [...]


Two Valencia Administrators Nominated For Don Quijote Awards

Two Valencia College administrators have been named finalists for the annual Don Quijote Awards, which are presented by the Hispanic [...]