Community Relations



Becoming Movers & Shakers: First Class Graduates from Heavy Equipment Construction Course

Kissimmee, FL — Michael Formenta spent the last four years working as a sign spinner — and made the most [...]


Valencia Students and Employees Will Soon Ride Bus for Free, Thanks to New Agreement with LYNX

Valencia College and LYNX today signed an agreement that will allow the college’s students and employees to ride the LYNX [...]


Ask an Alumn: Orange County Commissioner Emily Bonilla

Last December, Orange County swore in two newly-elected commissioners to its governing board, and as it turns out, both are [...]


Ask an Alumn: Orange County Commissioner Betsy VanderLey

Last December, Orange County swore in two newly-elected commissioners to its governing board, and as it turns out, they are [...]


Taking a Turn for the Better: Inmates Graduate from Valencia’s Construction Training Program

The tears started flowing early at the recent graduation ceremony at the Orange County Jail. The inmates were smiling, wearing [...]


Valencia to Host Roundtables with U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos

In her first solo speaking event outside of Washington, D.C., U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will visit Valencia College [...]


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, [...]


CEO Organization Donates $12,000 for Valencia College Scholarships

ORLANDO – The CEO Leadership Forums, a group of Orlando business leaders, will celebrate its one-year anniversary on Mar. 1 [...]


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 and IRS to Offer Free Tax Preparation Help

Valencia College accounting students and professors, in conjunction with the IRS VITA program, will be offering free tax help to [...]