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Voices Wanted for Valencia Choral Groups

Valencia Community College’s chorus groups are looking for new members for the spring term. Membership is open to all students, [...]


Valencia Trustees Move to Become “Valencia College”

Trustees approved President Shugart’s recommendation to rename the school to more accurately convey its mission. [...]


Valencia VP Wins Exemplary Practice Award for Fiscal Stewardship

Keith Houck, vice president of Administrative Services for Valencia Community College, received the 2010 Exemplary Practice Award from the organization [...]


Valencia Student's Inspiring Act Makes Yahoo's Annual List

Caitlin Boyle wasn’t looking for fame when she scribbled “You Are Beautiful” on a notepad, stuck it to the mirror [...]


Professor Wins State Award for Innovative Teaching

Valencia professor James May has been honored by the Florida Association of Community Colleges as their 2010 Professor of the [...]


A Flurry of Free Concerts for the Holidays

Valencia Community College’s East Campus performing arts students will close the year with an array of concerts between now and [...]


Building Named for Paul Mears Sr.

At a ceremony held today, Valencia celebrated a $1 million gift from the Mears Transportation Group in memory of Paul [...]


Valencia Professor to Influence National Nursing Policies

Dr. Linda Speranza has been appointed to the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice. [...]


Valencia Professors Write a How-To Book for Young People Interested in Entering the Health Care Field

Professors Dr. Linda Speranza and Dr. Diane Reed are co-authors of the new book, “Heads Up: Successful Strategies for Planning a Career in Health Care.” [...]


Valencia Center for Global Languages Receives National Accreditation

The Intensive English Program at the Valencia Community College Center for Global Languages has received a one-year accreditation by the [...]