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Valencia College Named a Metallica Scholar Partner for Third Year

Orlando, FL — For the third straight year, Valencia College has been selected to serve as a Metallica Scholars college [...]


Congressman Darren Soto Announces $500K in Federal Funding for Poinciana Campus Solar Installation

POINCIANA – U.S. Rep. Darren Soto (D-Florida) today visited Valencia College’s Poinciana Campus on May 20 to announce $500,000 in [...]


Valencia Bachelor’s Degree in Business Adds New Concentrations to Prepare Students for the Workforce

Valencia College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in business and organizational leadership (BASBOL) program will offer two new concentrations in fall [...]


Two Valencia Students Named Jack Kent Cooke Scholars, Win Life-Changing Scholarships

Two Valencia College students have been named recipients of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s prestigious Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The highly [...]


Valencia’s Energy Management Controls Program Receives $100,000 Grant from Johnson Controls

Valencia College has received a $100,000 grant from the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program to expand its associate degree [...]


Valencia College Commencement Ceremonies to be held May 8

Orlando, FL – On Sunday, May 8, more than 2,300 Valencia College students will receive their associate and bachelor’s degrees [...]


Valencia College Unveils New Mascot

Valencia College has unveiled its new mascot – and it’s the Valencia Puma. “We believe it is the perfect mascot [...]


Valencia College Presents “Conscious Voices,” Experimental Theater that Explores Identity and Diversity

What does it feel like to be discriminated against? That’s the question at the heart of “Conscious Voices,” a play [...]


Valencia Spring Dance Concert Spotlights Guest Choreographers

Valencia College will hold its annual Spring Dance Concert on March 25 and 26, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. in Valencia’s [...]


Valencia College Offering Free Tax Preparation Help

Just in time for tax season, Valencia College accounting students and professors will offer free tax preparation help to the [...]