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Osceola Prosper, FAFSA Open Doors for Valencia College Student Leader

In high school, Carlos Cordero heard all about FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. That’s because guidance counselors [...]


Jones High Students to Receive Free College Education, Thanks to Lift Orlando Donation

Orlando, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2026) – Students at Jones High School got an unexpected boost toward their future today: a [...]


Hospitality Field Opens New Frontiers for Orlando Native

It may be 90 degrees here in Florida, but it’s a cool 65 degrees in Skagway, Alaska. Quite a change [...]


Valencia Community Rallies Around Student After House Fire

At Valencia College, we want every student to pursue their dreams – and, in times of emergency, we do our [...]


Valencia College Unveils Series of Free Spring Concerts

Get ready to dive into the sounds of spring as the School of Arts and Entertainment proudly presents a lineup [...]


Valencia College Theater Presents ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’

Orlando, FL – Valencia College Theater presents the madcap, outer-space musical, “Return to the Forbidden Planet,” for four shows, starting [...]


Aiming for the Stars

When he was a young boy, Eduardo Bidot’s dream of working for NASA was sparked when he saw a movie [...]


County-Funded Scholarship Program Rescues Student’s Dreams of College

Mihaka Saintelus had her sights set on college early in her high school career. Her top three picks offered different [...]


Valencia Biotechnology Grad Earns Recognition in Scientific Journal

  Oscar Camargo may only be a junior in college, but he already has something that could make many graduate [...]


Brandon Westbrook Swaps Batting Helmet for Welding Hood

By Larry Hall Digging his cleats into the reddish-brown dirt of the batter’s box, with his stare trained on the [...]