Community Relations



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 [...]


Valencia Receives $125,000 from CFE Federal Credit Union for Future Teachers Academy

The Valencia College Foundation has received a $125,000 contribution from CFE Federal Credit Union to fund a project called the [...]


Valencia Receives $15,000 Donation to Expand College Access in Osceola

Orlando – The Valencia College Foundation has received a $15,000 contribution from the AT&T Foundation to bolster the college’s efforts [...]


Valencia College Announces Lineup of Three Free Concerts in December

Orlando, FL – At Valencia College, we put the “happy” back in the holidays with a lineup of free holiday [...]