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Valencia’s Osceola Campus to Honor 9/11 Victims with Flag Display

Kissimmee — To honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Valencia College’s Osceola Campus will stage a [...]


Plinske Named College’s New Executive Vice President, Provost

Valencia College President Sandy Shugart has announced the appointment of Kathleen Plinske to the newly created role of executive vice [...]


Valencia College to Display Artwork of Puerto Rican Native Pedro Brull

Orlando – Puerto Rican native Pedro Brull, who has become the father of the diaspora of Puerto Rican artists in [...]


Valencia’s School of Arts & Entertainment Named Finalist in International AV Competition

Orlando, FL – Valencia College’s School of Arts & Entertainment, which opened in August 2017 and houses state-of-the-art sound recording [...]


Valencia College to Launch Four New Degrees in Fall 2018

ORLANDO – To help students meet the changing needs of the job market, Valencia College is launching four new degree [...]


Local Business Leaders Pledge $150,000 in Scholarships to Valencia

The CEO Leadership Forums, a group of Orlando business leaders, along with several other Central Florida businesses, have pledged to [...]


Valencia College and UCF Select Director of Community Engagement for Downtown Campus

Tanika Bango has been named director of community engagement for the new campus that Valencia College and the University of [...]


Valencia College Announces Lineup for 2018-19 Arts Season

Orlando, FL – Don’t miss the great shows and exhibits in Valencia’s upcoming arts season. Unless otherwise noted, all events [...]


Valencia to Launch New Degree in Hot Field of Energy Management

ORLANDO – To meet the growing demand for technicians who can operate today’s smart buildings and reduce energy usage, Valencia [...]


Valencia College Dance Program Receives $10,000 Grant from National Endowment for the Arts

Orlando, FL – National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $80 million in grants as [...]