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Pritchard Named New Nursing School Dean

Valencia College has named Dr. Paula Pritchard, former dean of nursing at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, as its new [...]


Professor Receives Fulbright Award to Teach in Russia

Steve Cunningham, professor of English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes (EAP) at Valencia College’s Osceola Campus, will teach in Russia during the 2011-2012 academic year. [...]


The "Valencia College" Era Begins

"We are deeply committed to the principle of an open door to higher education and empowering students to achieve their greatest goals," said Valencia President Sandy Shugart. [...]


Dance Summer Repertory Concert Will Showcase Student Performances and Guest Choreography

The summer staple event will take place on July 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. in the East Campus Performing Arts Center. [...]


National Security Agency Recognizes Valencia's Cyber Security Program

Valencia's Cyber Security curriculum was certified for meeting the 4013 national training standards for systems security administrators. [...]


Valencia is Again Top Producer of Associate Degrees in Nation

For the second year in a row, Valencia Community College ranks first in the nation in the number of associate [...]


Construction Set to Begin on Lake Nona Campus

Valencia College held a groundbreaking ceremony today for the first building of its new Lake Nona Campus, opening opportunities for [...]


Art Exhibition Pays Tribute to Gallery's Namesake

The Anita S. Wooten Gallery at Valencia College’s East Campus will host a memorial exhibition titled, “Friends of Anita S. [...]


Florida Playwright Competition Seeks Submissions

The Valencia College East Campus theater program is accepting plays from Florida playwrights for its annual Florida Playwrights Competition, which [...]


Valencia Theater Presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Showtimes are June 9-11 and June 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. and June 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. in the Black Box Theater at Valencia College’s East Campus. [...]