Trading the Classroom for Circuits, She’s Launching a New Career
The first thing you notice about Selena Chaves is her joyful attitude and helpful demeanor. That, coupled with a drive [...]
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Orlando Economic Partnership honors retired Valencia College president Sandy Shugart
On February 16, The Orlando Economic Partnership honored retired Valencia College president Sandy Shugart, along with retired Orange County Public [...]
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Valencia College Culinary Students Visit Florida International University
On February 17, Culinary and Hospitality Career Program Advisors Jen Bhagirath and Rita Maldonado and 15 Valencia College students traveled [...]
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International Recording Artist Earns Associate Degree at 60 Years Old
Carolyn Harding has a high school memory that she’d rather forget. During her freshman year of high school, she approached [...]
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Two Paths, A Shared Dream: Culinary Students Create Gingerbread Version of U.S. Capitol
(Editor’s note: This article was originally published in January 2023. Because of the holiday season, we are republishing it to [...]
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Down But Not Out, Valencia Grad Battles Challenges to Earn Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity
As a young girl growing up in Fort Myers, Manvella Pope got her kicks from taking things apart. Cassette players, [...]
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Arts Dual Enrollment Student Earns Trip to the Big Apple – and Brings Home a Jimmy Award
If anyone asks Jackson Chase to write an essay about his summer vacation, what a story he can tell. Jackson, [...]
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Non-traditional student starts college at 37, now heading to Yale University
While many think college is no longer an option for them after a certain age, Miranda Rublaitus never gave up [...]
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Valencia College Celebrates 200,000th Alumnus — and How She Overcame Obstacles in her Path
On May 8, Valencia College celebrated its 200,000th alumnus – and the person who walked across the stage and helped the [...]
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Valencia College Unveils New Mascot
Valencia College has unveiled its new mascot – and it’s the Valencia Puma. “We believe it is the perfect mascot [...]
