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Good Artwork Comes in Small Packages at Valencia's Anita S. Wooten Gallery

The gallery will hold an opening reception for its newest exhibition, ‘Curator’s Choice: Small Works by Central Florida Artists,’ on Friday, Sept. 10 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. [...]


Valencia Chorus Groups Seek New Members

Membership is open to all students, staff, faculty and community members. [...]


Memorial to Officers is Dedicated

Dozens of officers from multiple municipalities, along with Valencia staff and students, were in attendance for the unveiling of the [...]

Disney’s Approach to Quality Service

Valencia Welcomes Disney Institute Professional Development Program

Full-day program explores secrets of great customer service. ORLANDO, FL (August 18, 2010) – Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional [...]


Valencia to Unveil Monument to Fallen Law Enforcement Officers at Criminal Justice Institute, Aug. 18

Valencia staff, students, and invited guests will dedicate a Law Enforcement Memorial at the Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) on Wednesday, [...]


With New Location, Valencia Expands to Southeast Orange County

On Tuesday, Aug.10, Valencia will host an open house at its newest location, Valencia at Lake Nona High School. [...]

Kathleen Plinske

Valencia Welcomes Dr. Kathleen Plinske, New Provost of the Osceola Campus

On July 19, Dr. Kathleen Plinske began as Valencia Community College’s new provost of the Osceola Campus and Valencia at Lake Nona High School. [...]


Program Will Train Software Developers of the Future

Valencia Community College is partnering with UCF and three other colleges to create a new Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Development. [...]


Call for New Plays by Florida Playwrights

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

Keith Houck

Valencia VP Appointed to Florida Chamber Foundation's Six Pillars Caucus

The Florida Chamber Foundation named Keith W. Houck, Valencia Community College’s vice president for administrative services, to its expanded research and policy development caucus system. [...]