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Valencia College, Donors Offer Disadvantaged Children Full College Scholarships

Orlando, FL – A college education can be life-changing – “a golden ticket to a better future” – and it’s [...]


Valencia Receives Funding from Chevy for Going Green

Valencia College is one of two schools in the nation—and the only community college—to be selected by Chevy for a [...]


Valencia Names Engineer, Sustainability Advocate as Assistant Vice President of Facilities

Orlando, FL –Valencia College has named Allen Bottorff the college’s new assistant vice president of facilities and sustainability. Bottorff is [...]


Valencia Offers Help Filling Out Financial Aid Forms at Free Workshops

Orlando, FL – For many students, college is out of reach without financial aid. But to be eligible for financial [...]


Valencia Theater to Stage ‘Jealousy,’ Winner of Annual Playwright Competition

The Valencia College Theater will present the winner of the 23rd annual Florida Playwright’s Competition, Ricardo Soltero Brown’s “Jealousy” from [...]


Former Child Prodigy to Play Classical Guitar Concert at Valencia

ORLANDO – Croation classical guitar virtuoso Ana Vidovic will perform a free concert at Valencia College on Feb. 17. Vidovic, [...]


Valencia’s Newest Building Earns Energy-Efficiency Certification

Orlando, FL – Valencia College’s newest building, Building 4 on the Osceola Campus, has received LEED Gold certification in recognition [...]


Valencia to Hold Free Tax Preparation Workshops at East Campus

Orlando, FL – Valencia College accounting students and professors will be offering free tax help to the public on Saturdays [...]


Inca Rose Duo to Perform South American Music at Valencia

ORLANDO – The Inca Rose Duo, a pair of musicians who use music to develop cross-cultural understanding between the Americas, [...]


Behind the Mask: Valencia Exhibits Animal Sculptures by Tallahassee Artist

Orlando, FL – “Crossing Over,” a selection of animal sculptures made from antique quilts and adorned with beading, paint and [...]