Community Relations



Valencia President To Join in Job Creation Debate at GOP Convention

Valencia College’s president, Dr. Sandy Shugart, will participate in a high-powered panel discussion on jobs creation on Aug. 29 at [...]


100 New U.S. Citizens Sworn in at Valencia College Ceremony

On Aug. 10, Valencia College was proud to serve as host when 100 people were sworn in as U.S. citizens. [...]


Amy Parker Kleeman Named New Assistant VP of College Transitions

Valencia College has named Amy Parker Kleeman the college’s new assistant vice president of college transitions. In her new position, [...]


Valencia Coming to Lake Nona Medical City

Valencia College will soon open its fifth campus in Lake Nona Medical City, where it will train students for careers [...]


Osceola Campus President Named a Finalist to Orlando’s 40 Under 40

Congratulations to Dr. Kathleen Plinske, president of Valencia’s Osceola and Lake Nona campuses. She’s a finalist for the Orlando Business [...]


Valencia Hosts Electric-Car Event, Show Documentary

What’s the latest buzz on electric vehicles? On Tuesday, July 17, head to Valencia College’s West Campus to find out. [...]


Jill Biden Writes About Valencia Visit on the White House Blog

Dr. Jill Biden, a community college professor and wife of Vice President Joe Biden, wrote about her recent visit to [...]


Second Lady Jill Biden Visits Valencia

Dr. Jill Biden, the Second Lady of the United States, visited Valencia College’s West Campus on Thursday for a round-table [...]


Valencia Hosts Conference On Cybersecurity Education

Around the world, computer hackers are getting more sophisticated. From the “Flame” spyware to common viruses, worms and malware, the [...]


Valencia Boosts Local Economy by $1 Billion a Year, Study Finds

At a time when Florida’s unemployment rate is 9.4% and public funding for higher education is being cut, a new [...]